Barnett Whitetail Hunter STR

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Size and Weight

Step-Through Riser (STR) technology offers big performance from a shorter crossbow. This design reduces the length of the crossbow and enhances its power stroke by integrating the foot stirrup directly into the riser. The overall length of the Whitetail Hunter STR is 34.875 inches and its uncocked axle-to-axle width is 18.125 inches and 13 inches once cocked.

The Whitetail Hunter STR is also lightweight, tipping the scales at just 6.6 pounds. The crossbow is highly maneuverable in tight quarters, hunting blinds and treestands. The crossbow’s manageable profile makes it suited for hunters of all sizes.

Design and Construction

The Barnett Whitetail Hunter SRT features a compact body due to its Step-Through Riser (STR) design. The crossbow has a solid construction that feels very sturdy and durable.

The bow assembly of this crossbow consists of a lightweight fiberglass composite riser and high-performance cams that power the custom composite laminated limbs to launch arrows with velocities up to 375 feet per second with a hard-hitting 118.6 ft. lbs. of energy.

The crossbow is comfortable to hold and feels less heavy than its actual weight. This is due to its Step-Through Riser (STR) design. It helps shift the crossbow’s center of gravity back for greater stability through the shooting process. This also increases downrange accuracy.

Scope

The Whitetail Hunter STR comes with a 4x32mm Multi-Reticle Scope that is mounted on a standard weaver base. It’s a fine lightweight crossbow scope. Within the multi-reticle are several different adjustments capable of hitting targets with precision from 20-yards up to 80-yards away. The scope is not illuminated.

TriggerTech Trigger

The Whitetail Hunter STR sports a 3-pound TriggerTech trigger. This trigger system contains Frictionless Release Technology, which creates a free-floating roller between the sear and the trigger resulting in a smoother, crisp, creep-free pull. The trigger assembly features a metal trigger that is injection-molded.

Safety Features

The Whitetail Hunter STR is packed with a lot of safety features. The TriggerTech trigger assembly has nock sensors that detect whether a nock touches the string properly. It also features an anti-dry fire mechanism and a Soft-Lok floating bristle arrow retainer which prevents prevent accidental dry fires.

The flight deck of the crossbow has finger safety reminders to prevent your fingers from entering the string’s flight path.

Cocking

The Barnett Whitetail Huter STR is easier to cock than ever thanks to its Step-Through-Riser design. The crossbow is compatible with Barnett’s 17455 crank cocking device if you prefer to use a coking crank. There’s a package available on Amazon that includes the cocking crank.

To decock this crossbow you either need to use a bolt or decock bolt. With it, you can safely decock the crossbow.

Arrows and Quiver

The Carbon Express PileDriver arrows that are included in the package are high-quality 22-inch carbon hunting arrows that weigh 303.16-grain. They come with half-moon nocks.

The lightweight quiver can be mount horizontally under the limbs and holds three arrows. The quiver feels cheap, but it is a durable quiver.

Speed and Accuracy

Its 185-pound draw weight and a 15-7/16-inch power stroke allow the Barnett Whitetail Hunter STR to propel arrows downrage with speeds up to 375 feet-per-second, and is capable of delivering 118.6 ft. lbs. knockdown power.

The Whitetail Hunter STR is also highly accurate, I put 3 arrows in 2.5-inch groupings at 60-yards. The crossbow is also relatively quiet.

Whitetail Hunter STR technical characteristics:

• Power: 185 lbs
• Bolt speed*: 375 fps or 255 mph
• Weight: 6 lbs
• Overall length: 35 inches
• Width when uncocked: 20 inches
• Width when cocked: 18.1 inches
• Power Stroke: 15.5 inches
• Color: Mossy Oak Bottomland