Deer season is here, and Barnett's most dominant crossbow to date is now shipping to dealers nationwide. The Hyper Raptor GTX™, Barnett's flagship fusion of true speed and precision, is officially in stock and ready to be in hunters' hands before opening day.
Since its introduction earlier this year, the Hyper Raptor GTX™ has generated serious buzz in the crossbow world – and for good reason. Launching specialized 20" HyperFlite™ arrows at up to 425 FPS, it delivers deep, uncompromising penetration on big game, backed by Barnett's Halo System to eliminate cable crossing and cam lean for tack-driving accuracy. With whitetail activity ramping up across the country, there's no better time for serious hunters to get their hands on the fastest, most precise crossbow Barnett has ever built.
"We timed this release so hunters aren't sitting on a waitlist during the best weeks of the season," said a Barnett spokesperson. "The Hyper Raptor GTX™ was built to perform when it matters most – in the stand, during the rut, when a shot opportunity might only last a few seconds."
The Hyper Raptor GTX™ pairs that speed with the elite metal-injected molded TriggerTech™ Frictionless Release Technology, delivering a crisp 3-lb break, Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) protection, a nock sensor, a CNC-machined aluminum flight track, and a Soft-Lok™ Floating Bristle Arrow Retainer for pinpoint consistency shot after shot. Its innovative Rope Hold™ Roller Ball technology ensures a flawlessly smooth, even cocking draw – critical for hunters making quiet, quick preparations from the stand or blind.
Compact and maneuverable, the Hyper Raptor GTX™ features a 7.5-inch axle-to-axle width when cocked, a lightweight composite step-through riser, and pivoting limb pockets that shift weight off the nose to reduce recoil and enhance stability – ideal for navigating tight blinds and tree stands during peak season. An adjustable length-of-pull buttstock, pass-through forend with Verti-Grip palm rest, padded cheek rest, finger-safety reminders, and pre-installed string dampeners round out a package built for long sits and quiet, confident shots.
Each Hyper Raptor GTX™ package ships ready to hunt, with a choice of premium optics, three 20" HyperFlite™ arrows, a sled-style rope cocking device, a premium 3-arrow side-mount quiver, and lubrication wax – all wrapped in Barnett's striking 'Ranger Green' finish with the new 'Adapt' camouflage on its continuous fiber-molded, parabolic limbs.
Built for the Rut, Not Just the Rack
As archery season gives way to the rut, deer become more active – but also more alert to noise and movement in the stand. The Hyper Raptor GTX™'s pre-installed string dampeners and Rope Hold™ Roller Ball cocking system keep pre-shot preparation quiet, while its compact 7.5-inch axle-to-axle width makes it easy to maneuver in ladder stands, box blinds, and saddle setups without spooking a cruising buck. And when the shot finally comes, 425 FPS and 142 ft-lbs of kinetic energy give hunters the penetration to make it count on a big-bodied, thick-hided whitetail – even at odd angles or through heavier cover.
With deer season underway across much of the country, the Hyper Raptor GTX™ is available now at Barnett dealers and retailers nationwide.
HYPER RAPTOR GTX™ SPECS
• Speed: 425 FPS
• Draw Weight: 220 lbs
• Kinetic Energy: 142 ft-lbs
• Power Stroke: 14 in
• Overall Weight (without accessories): 6.9 lbs
• Axle-to-Axle (cocked): 7.5 in
• Dimensions (uncocked): 32.5 in x 15.6 in
• Assembly: Single Bolt
• Pattern: Ranger Green Stock with Barnett Adapt Camo Limbs
HYPER RAPTOR GTX™ INCLUDES
• Three 20" HyperFlite™ Arrows
• Choice of 1 of 3 Premium Optics Packages with Neoprene Scope Cover
• Sled-Style Rope Cocking Device
• Premium 3-Arrow Side-Mount Quiver with Quick-Detach Mounting Bracket
• Lubrication Wax
• Compatible with Hyper Raptor CCD Buttstock (BAR20046 – sold separately)
For more information, please visit BARNETTCROSSBOWS.COM.
