Kitchener, ON, Canada – July 3, 2025 – Excalibur Crossbow is proud to announce that its 2025 flagship, the Hybrid?X, has earned the title of Most Reliable in Outdoor Life’s 2025 Best Crossbows test, as determined by seasoned gear editor Scott Einsmann (outdoorlife.com).

In a rigorous field comparison involving ten leading crossbows evaluated for accuracy, speed, maintenance, trigger pull, and ergonomics, the Hybrid?X distinguished itself in several critical areas:

- Accuracy: Delivered a 50-yard average of 1.89″, ranking 2nd best overall.

- Speed: Achieved 427?fps, among the fastest in its class.

- Trigger Pull: Featured the lightest trigger tested at just 1.65?lbs — nearly half a pound lighter than its closest rival.

Scott Einsmann praised Hybrid?X’s balance of performance and practicality:

“The Hybrid?X finished second in our accuracy testing with a 1.89″ average. It also had the lightest trigger we tested by almost a half-pound. But what makes this crossbow unique is its innovative design — it’s a hybrid compound and recurve crossbow. That gives the Hybrid?X the speed of a compound crossbow and the easy maintenance of a recurve.”

He also noted its impressive field-serviceability:

“Whether your crossbow string wears out or it somehow gets damaged, you can change the string on the Hybrid?X without a bow press. All you need is the Hybrid?X Stringing Aid.”

“We designed the Hybrid?X to be the ultimate tool for serious hunters — combining top-tier speed, accuracy, and maneuverability with unmatched field-maintenance simplicity. Being named Most Reliable by Outdoor Life validates our mission,” said Todd Snader, Excalibur Brand Manager.

Read the full test at: https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-crossbows/

Learn more about the Hybrid?X at https://excaliburcrossbow.com/bows/hybrid-x/, or try it for yourself at a local dealer today.

About Excalibur Crossbow:

With over 40 years of innovation in recurve, now in the hybrid crossbow design, Excalibur is committed to producing rugged, field-proven platforms for hunters and shooters. The Hybrid?X is the newest expression of this legacy: uncompromising durability, speed, and precision.