pre mounted picatinny rails pistol crossbow

#Pre mounted picatinny rails pistol crossbow install#
#Pre mounted picatinny rails pistol crossbow manual#

For typical hunting situations the HyperGhost cannot be bested, mechanically at least.Īs mentioned, the HyperGhost 425 was on target right out of the box. In fact, I tried to shoot as many arrows as fast as I could at ranges out to 60 yards and succeeded only in wearing myself out - that 206-pound draw weight has its limitations. As it turned out, the HyperGhost was more than up to the task, sending arrow after arrow into the “black” even in 100-degree heat with nothing more than a light waxing of the rail and string every 10 shots. The HyperGhost 425 proved to be more than up to the task both at the bench and on the roving range.īecause only Barnett’s 22-inch, lightweight arrows with capture-type nocks are allowed for warranty purposes, I purchased extra arrows with the intent of running the unit through its paces without letup until something went wrong. When it comes down to it, bells and whistles are great, but in the final analysis what matters most is if a crossbow can deliver an arrow to the desired target with speed, accuracy and reliability. A Barnett sling (available as an accessory), will set you back another $25. The HyperGhost 425 package includes the crossbow in Mossy Oak’s Treestand pattern, mounted 1.5-5X illuminated scope, three 22-inch arrows, QD quiver, sled-type cocker and string wax. There are three additional Picatinny rails on the stock to accommodate various specialty accessories. The adjustable butt stock is also handy for fine-tuning the bow to individual specs, also helped by the Picatinny rail scope mount. The quick-detachable side-mount quiver is also a handy feature and can be left in place while hunting, though it may be removed for blind or stand shooting if desired. The RUCS locks in place against the stock and is easy to operate when needed, a nice touch for hunters surprised by a nice buck en route to their blind or stand. The HyperGhost 425 feels good in hand and is nicely balanced for off-hand shooting, and Barnett has helped the cause of still-hunters and stalkers by adding a “retractable underarm counterbalance support” system to the unit. Considering that a pack of three arrows will set you back over $50, it’s probably not a good idea to attempt continuous “Robin Hoods” merely to amuse your friends. I suspected as much at first and made sure I shot only one arrow at each bull’s-eye, a good thing because the first three skinny arrows would have been touching (or worse) at 20 yards. That is rather quick compared to most crossbow arrows, but these shafts are designed for speed and deliver remarkable accuracy. 204-inch-diameter, 22-inch arrows downrange at 425 fps, slightly more on a freshly waxed rail.

As one might expect, all that stored energy sends Barnett’s proprietary. Draw weight is a stout but manageable 206 pounds with a 16-inch draw stroke. Its axle-to-axle width (cocked) is 17.6 inches. The HyperGhost 425 is relatively compact at just over 36 inches long and just a fraction over 20 inches wide. The Barnett HyperGhost 425 is 17.6 inches wide when ready to shoot. Other features: Mossy Oak Treestand pattern, Soft-Lok floating bristle arrow retainer, TriggerTech trigger, retractable counterbalance support, sled-type rope cocker.Cocking device: Cocking sled-style rope provided.Sights: Illuminated 1.5-5X32 scope, factory mounted (see sidebar below).Trigger pull: 3 pounds dry-fire inhibitor.

#Pre mounted picatinny rails pistol crossbow manual#

All that remains is a quick study of the cocking process (that manual again!) and it’s time to head to the range. More good news is the 1.5-5X32mm illuminated scope is factory mounted. The quiver bracket goes on easily, and then you can proceed with the “one-bolt assembly,” taking approximately five minutes from start to finish.

With that said, the Barnett HyperGhost 425 is in fact fast and easy to assemble.

#Pre mounted picatinny rails pistol crossbow install#

If you wait until later to install the quiver, you will have to disassemble the crossbow and start over. For example, one must first install the quiver mount because that assembly sits directly under the rail-and-limb connection. Not so fast!Īs I have stressed over many years of writing this column, it is logical, sensible and - in this case - mandatory to carefully read the owner’s manual and associated paperwork prior to assembly or there will be issues later on. Upon delivery of Barnett’s new HyperGhost 425, buyers will be quick to spot the “easy one-bolt assembly” blurb on the box and will likely jump right in with wrench in hand to assemble their new crossbow.