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Best Crossbow Buying Guides
Research-based picks by budget, brand and use, from budget picks around $600 to premium TenPoint flagships.
Last updated September 2026
Best Budget Crossbow
The four cheapest TenPoint and Wicked Ridge crossbows on Amazon right now, ranked cheapest first, with what each one gives up.
ReadBest Crossbow Under $1,000
Six TenPoint and Wicked Ridge bows fit under $1,000. Here is how we would rank them.
ReadBest TenPoint Crossbow
Nine TenPoint configurations, from $800 to $3,850. Here is which one we would buy at each level.
ReadBest Wicked Ridge Crossbow
Four Wicked Ridge models from about $600 to $1,100, all built on TenPoint technology.
ReadBest Crossbow for Deer Hunting
Every bow we track has far more energy than whitetail require. So what actually matters for deer?
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