![]() ![]() The crossbow came disassembled in a cardboard box. I chose the Fever Magnum for two reasons: first, the price (a holiday doorbuster sale price of $149.95) and second, it is a recurve, not a compound, so replacing a broken string will not require a bow press (just a strong back). draw weight and an advertised maximum velocity of 240 fps. The particular crossbow I chose was the Fever Magnum, a recurve design boasting a 175 lb. It is my understanding from reading several posts on internet forums that these particular crossbows are of Taiwanese manufacture (if I am mistaken and anyone can provide information on the actual country of origin, then by all means please set me straight.) The company website ( ), while not a fount of information, nor exceedingly easy to navigate, lists a few different crossbows (three compound and two recurves), youth bows, a bowfishing outfit, as well as accessories (strings, cables, arrows, rangefinders, etc.). The SA Sports crossbows are marketed by SA Sports, LLC, out of Allentown, PA. Enter Black Friday 2012, a "doorbuster" sale, and a half-price SA Sports Fever Magnum recurve crossbow. So I decided I would finally add one to my arsenal, if I could find a good deal. I have never owned a crossbow, but I have been fascinated with them for a long time. In particular, one itch that I have had for some time, but which I have never gotten around to scratching, is my desire for a crossbow. The Assassin does feature an anti-dry fire system, which provides some safety measures but doesn’t address the problem with the take-down feature.For this article, I thought we would talk a little archery. The bow will still shoot, even if the barrel isn’t fully locked, which can cause the pieces to fly apart. ![]() While the Assassin’s take down feature is super convenient, it does pose a safety hazard. The size makes the Assassin a pain to maneuver in the tight confines of a ground blind or treestand. This one can also take some serious effort to cock. We must mention that when the Assassin is assembled, it weighs a good 8 pounds and measures 30 inches across when uncocked (23.5 inches when cocked). When you get to your hunting location, you snap the pieces back together, and you’re ready to go. With the push of a button and Excalibur’s Quick-Loc technology, you can disassemble this crossbow, stuff it into your backpack, and go. We also love that the Assassin is a take-down crossbow, especially since this one is pretty bulky when fully assembled. The Assassin also features an adjustable cheekpiece to customize the height for that just-right cheek weld. With a fully adjustable Tru-Fit stock, you can easily adjust the length of the pull from 12 inches to 15 inches no tools required. ![]() The system will cost you a few fps, but you can handle the loss when you’re starting with 420. Recurves are inherently quieter than their compound cousins.Īdd in Excalibur’s 10-point sound-dampening system, and you shave even more decibels off the sound of your release. It makes you feel like a ninja in the woods.īy keeping the design simple, Excalibur also manages to keep this crossbow super quiet on the release. You won’t hear any clicks, squeaks, or grinding when you cock this crossbow. The Assassin features a dead silent integrated cranking system. It’s easy to use in the field and offers better-than-average low-light performance. The scope has an excellent field of view, multi-coated lenses, and a 32mm objective. It features an illuminated FAST POINT Multi-Plex reticle that allows accurate adjustments to 100 yards. The package comes with a Tact-100 Illuminated Crossbow Scope. It’s also worth mentioning that Excalibur backs the Assassin with a lifetime warranty. You can also easily change the string yourself, so you’ll never be stuck in the woods with a damaged crossbow worth about as much as a paperweight. With no cams, cables, or pins, there are fewer parts to break or malfunction in the field. The crossbow is made of two virtually bombproof limbs and a string. The Assassin is one durable crossbow, and its strength lies primarily in its simplicity. That might seem like magic, but it’s real science, and Excalibur knows how to use it to its advantage. That’s plenty of energy to drive 100-grain broadheads deep enough to pierce the vitals of the world’s largest game animals. The Assassin also delivers 137 foot-pounds of kinetic energy while using only 14 pounds of force. With speed like that, you get flat-as-a-pancake trajectories and accuracy so repeatable you can use your crossbow to drive tacks in those 60-yard targets. Bolts leave the rail at a blistering 420 fps. Speed and power are where the Assassin leaves the competition in the dust. ![]()
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