Packing foam mission crossbow2/12/2024 However, anything goes on the target range, so I was determined to find out for myself just how accurate the Sub-1 XR really is. In fact, 40 yards is my personal limit simply because my quarry, whatever species it may be, deserves it. Mission doesn’t recommend or promote shooting a crossbow at game at long range (nor do I). Naturally, with a claim of “sub-1 accuracy at 100 yards,” I had no choice but to put the XR to the test. In my opinion, no other scope on the market makes reticle selection so easy for shooters of any age or level of experience. Successful hunting begins at the range, and the Sub-1 XR is more than up to the task with a Hawke scope that includes reticles calibrated and marked for distances ranging from 20 to 100 yards. The Sub-1 XR handles standard 20-inch arrows with ease, and I thank Mission engineers for it. Hog hunters, for example, can go through a dozen or more arrows on a week-long trip, creating a resupply issue if a specific arrow configuration isn’t available locally. Archery shops carry some brands’ products but not all, making it a challenge to find certain products in a pinch. ![]() These days, specialty proprietary arrows are all the rage among manufacturers, but in many cases these warranty-prohibitive shafts are difficult to find and invariably more expensive than traditional, standard crossbow arrows. I especially like that the Sub-1 XR uses 19-inch, 250-grain arrows with a half-moon nock. Plastic nocks crack, split, fall out or disintegrate over time, but aluminum nocks stay put and can take the repeated stress of continuous shooting. Mission’s unique 19-inch arrows feature aluminum nocks, not plastic or composites, an important detail when shooting dozens, if not hundreds, of shots at the test range. In addition, the string hooks are clearly marked “Up” so there’s no confusion about hook placement during long sessions at the range. The right-side handle is orange while the left side is black, eliminating follow-up fumbling in a high-stress moment when a second shot is presented. For example, all shooters will appreciate Mission’s color-coded rope cocker. Mission’s attention to detail is outstanding. The quiver also has an oversized hole that serves as a convenient hanger large enough to fit over a branch or hook when hunting from a treestand. There is no play or rattle in the system, a definite plus for still-hunters. The quiver comes off and goes back on with a quick twist of the wrist. The Sub-1 XR also boasts an over-molded foregrip for positive control under any weather conditions, along with short, wide limbs that are superior in torsional rigidity and stress distribution, producing more consistent accuracy while providing ease-of-carry through typically dense whitetail cover.Īnother great design concept is Mission’s ambidextrous, compression-style quiver mount, which screws solidly into the frame. Mission Crossbows Technology and Featuresĭesign features include a CNC-machined aluminum stock and rail, a fully synced “Sync X” cam system, and an adjustable limb retention system that allows shooters to customize their draw weight to fit any shooter’s abilities. Optional accessories include Mission’s proprietary RSD (Removable Silent Draw) hand-crank cocking device ($189.99), hard case ($349), sling and other gear. ![]() Price for bow only is $1,699.99 (black or Realtree Edge). Suggested MSRP for the basic package is $1,899.98. The bow comes fully assembled except that the scope must be mounted by the end user, which is a positive feature for finicky shooters. The Sub-1 XR basic package includes the crossbow, illuminated scope, three 100% carbon shaft arrows, QD quiver, cocking rope, rail lube, and a custom-designed soft case (see sidebar). The company claims that the bow is capable of 1-inch groups at 100 yards, and if that wasn’t enough, the Sub-1 XR offers everything the avid crossbow fan dreams about, including a Hawke 1.5-5x illuminated scope specifically designed for crossbow shooting an adjustable stock and comb de-cocking button lightweight, compact design and crisp, match-grade trigger. It has been quite some time since my last Mission crossbow review, so I was especially pleased to find the company’s latest model show up on my porch in time for the May/June 2021 issue of Archery Business.įrom a hunter’s point of view, the new Mission Sub-1 XR (Extended Range) crossbow is a leader in modern technology and innovation.
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