Tarpon Springs After outgrowing its facilities in Odessa, the Barnett team makes a move toward Florida's west coast to the town of Tarpon Springs. The factory and offices there remain the company's main manufacturing hub and headquarters today.

Barnett's compound crossbows have been a staple in the hunting industry for years. They are right up there with each and every other top manufacturer and produce some of the best crossbows you can find.

1962 Setting the bar since 1962 As the original pioneer of the modern-day crossbow, Barnett's tradition of innovation has brought about numerous "firsts" in the crossbow industry.

Surge Outdoors announced its recent purchase of Barnett Crossbows. Barnett's Crossbows, vertical and youth bows and archery accessories are popular with hunting and recreational shooters. Barnett is also a provider of slingshots and accessories.

Barnett Crossbows Today, the company makes its products in the town of Tarpon Springs, Florida. Even though their products are fairly affordable in the world of crossbows, Barnett doesn't skimp on quality or features.

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The crossbows were manufactured in the US and the defective sensors were made in China. This is not the first problem concerning the Barnett Outdoors crossbow.

Barnett Crossbows has been around for 6 decades and is an industry legacy. Many hunters cut their teeth on one of the company's crossbows. Innovation and looking to the future always have been important to the company and its founder, David Barnett. In 2021, Barnett Crossbows was purchased by Surge Outdoors.

The Second Lateran Council in 1139 decreed that the device was unfit for use by Christians, and that those who used the crossbow against anyone other than infidels (Muslims and heretics) would be placed under penalty of an anathema. The prohibition was confirmed at the close of the same century by Pope Innocent III.

David Barnett Innovation and looking to the future always have been important to the company and its founder, David Barnett. In 2021, Barnett Crossbows was purchased by Surge Outdoors.

Military and paramilitary Crossbows are no longer used in battles, but there are still some military applications.

The Excalibur Micro Mag 340 is the lightest on this list weighing in at just 6 lbs. While it's easy to carry, it packs a punch. At 340 fps it'll take anything you aim it at and its shot consistency is very dependable. Whether you're hunting big game or small the Micro Mag is an excellent lightweight crossbow choice.

Barnett Crossbows All of their main lines crossbows are made in US, and they make both re-curve and compound models.

burned clearing This boy's name has English roots and means "burned clearing," perhaps denoting a fresh start! Barnett may also derive from the aristocratic title, baron or baronet, similar to the names Duke and Earl.

Crossbows may only be used for hunting big game during an "Any Legal Weapon" hunt. Crossbows are not allowed for archery hunts. Crossbows must have a minimum 125-pound draw weight, minimum draw length of 14-inches from front of bow to nocking point, minimum 18-inch stock and a positive mechanical safety.

Crossbow Safety

• Keep the string waxed and lubricate the rail periodically.
• Make sure your fingers are well away (below rail) from the path of the string and cables.
• Never dry-fire a crossbow.
• Make sure the limbs are free of obstructions before firing; be particularly careful if you are hunting from a ground blind.