Early fall is the best time to be in the woods. The foliage is beautiful, the temperatures are cool but not cold, and the whitetails are relaxed and more predictable. It’s no wonder bowhunters are so passionate about their sport. Unfortunately, small-framed hunters, women and kids have trouble experiencing the wonders of bow season, largely because most vertical bows and even crossbows are beyond their physical capabilities.
That’s where the Barnett Recruit comes in. The engineers at Barnett Crossbows looked at the issues facing smaller-framed hunters and set out to design a crossbow that was, first and foremost, a legitimate hunting powerhouse, but also a bow that could be enjoyed by anyone.
The Recruit is that bow.
It is light (just 6.5 pounds) and compact, making it easy to carry, easy to aim and easy to maneuver in a treestand.
While designed with kids and mom in mind, don’t be surprised when dad opts to take the Recruit to the stand because he loves the lightweight, compact feel and powerful punch.
The Recruit has a draw weight of 130 pounds and sends a bolt zipping to the target at 300 feet per second. It packs an impressive 80 foot pounds of kinetic energy (FPKE), enough for just about any game animal in North America.
In addition, this amazing crossbow has features found on Barnett’s full-size models. Technology like the Anti-Dry Fire Trigger adds safety for beginning hunters and the rest of us who get a touch of buck fever.
The pass-through foregrip promotes proper form and safety by naturally encouraging new shooters to keep their fingers low and out of harm’s way. Finger
Reminders further promote safe shooting.
Barnett’s MIM (Metal Injected Mold) trigger allows for the tightest quality tolerances available for a refreshingly smooth trigger pull at 3.5 pounds. That means less jerking and tighter groups.
Finally, the Recruit’s Anti-Vibration Foot Stirrup helps reduce shock and makes shooting a more pleasant experience.
The Recruit measures 35 1/4 inches long and 18 inches wide. Thanks to an adjustable butt pad, it can grow with a hunter to bridge the gap between youth and adult.
All these features come with good looks, too. The Recruit has a sleek, black finish and comes with a premium red dot scope, a three-arrow quiver and three 20-inch Headhunter arrows.
Whether you’re hoping to recruit a new hunter to the fold or if you just prefer a crossbow that’s light and nimble, the Barnett Recruit has what it takes.
Barnett Recruit Specifications:
FPS: 300
Draw weight: 130
FPKE: 80
Power stroke: 12.5″
Physical weight: 6.5 lbs.
Length x width: 34.25″ x 18″
Barnett Recruit Features:
Finger reminders and pass-through foregrip
CNC-machined 7/8″ Picatinny rail
Composite limbs
Lightweight composite stock
Premium red dot sight
Three-arrow quiver
Three 20″ Headhunter arrows
Anti-vibration foot stirrup
CROSSWIRE® string and cable system
Adjustable butt pad
17″ limb tip to limb tip
Anti-dry fire trigger
Metal Injected Mold trigger
Integrated crank available
Shoot a Barnett just once, and you’ll understand why crossbow hunters who have shot one refuse to compromise. For more information, visit www.barnettcrossbows.com.