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Barnett Recruit Recurve

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 111 ratings
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Model Name 78615
Brand BARNETT
Item Weight 0.05 Pounds
Hand Orientation Ambidextrous

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  • Made of the highest qualitiy materials
  • Archery crossbows with scopes packages
  • Another quality Barnett product

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Recruit Recurve package - quiver, 3-20 inch arrows, & premium Red dot sight. Archery crossbows with scopes Packages. Made of the highest quality materials another quality Barnett product.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
111 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, and value of the crossbow. For example, they mention it's a fine crossbow, works great, and is great value for a budget crossbow. They also like the ease of assembly, and construction. That said, opinions are mixed on accuracy and visibility.

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25 customers mention23 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the crossbow. For example, they mention it's a great beginner crossbow, and performs as expected. Some say it'll be a good investment for novice users.

"...However mine works ok and sighted in ok and it is good in low evening light when many shots are taken...." Read more

"...This crossbow is actually pretty darn nice and my girlfriend loves shooting it at the range...." Read more

"This thing is great. The Easton bolts that came with mine shoot just fine. I dialed it in at 25, 35, and 45 yards...." Read more

"...It's easy to cock, the safety mechanism is excellent, and wow is this bow light! It is less than half the weight of my old Barnett compound crossbow...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sporting goods. They mention that the bow works great, the scope that came with it works well, and the red dot sight works as expected.

"...However mine works ok and sighted in ok and it is good in low evening light when many shots are taken...." Read more

"...It has performed in that regard well. I did notice the finish at the center of the bow detaching and rippling up after I’d say six months or so...." Read more

"...The scope that came with it works well. My eight year old was shooting accurately in no time." Read more

"...was easy to assemble, scope was easy to use, easy to sight in. bow worked great...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the crossbow. They say it's a great buy and an excellent working bow.

"...Well worth the money. Very happy with it..other then the red dot that came with it. Also i did not get a cocking rope with this one...." Read more

"...Other than these things, it might be a decent little bow for the price...." Read more

"Great price. Great bow. Gift for my husband. Very happy. Will actually be purchasing another soon for my son. Can't go wrong. Fast shipping!!!!!" Read more

"Great for a budget crossbow." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to assemble.

"I'll give the Recruit Recurve 5 Stars. No problems putting it together the limb is pre strung which is a help...." Read more

"...i have owned an earlier model barnett recurve bow.was easy to assemble, scope was easy to use, easy to sight in. bow worked great...." Read more

"item was easy to assemble and is a good starter. It packs enough punch to flip a dense foam target over. it was easy to assemble as well" Read more

"It was sturdy and we'll engineered,compact,and easy to assemble directions. The delivery was on time with no stress in ordering on line." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the construction of the sporting goods. They say it's sturdy, well-engineered, compact, and easy to assemble.

"...No doubt it could bring down a deer. Very well constructed and not too tough to reload." Read more

"It was sturdy and we'll engineered,compact,and easy to assemble directions. The delivery was on time with no stress in ordering on line." Read more

"Very good crossbow. Excellent accuracy and very easy build." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the product light and handy. They also say it's hard-hitting and capable of killing a deer or other animal.

"...The Recruit is light I put a sling on it for easy carry...." Read more

"...Light and hard hitting fully capable of killing a deer or other animal in that size group...." Read more

"...will penetrate a 40 lb rated archery target plus 3/4 in. plywood. light and handy. 2 in group at 20 yds" Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the product. Some mention it's very accurate and consistent, while others say the three dots are out of alignment and the centering mark was nowhere near accurate.

"...I dialed it in at 25, 35, and 45 yards. This thing is accurate and consistent as long as you cock the string consistent each time...." Read more

"...The only real negative I can give is the scope. The three dots are out of alignment(top dot is further left than bottom dot)but even so I was able..." Read more

"...dot sight works well, the crossbow has plenty of power, and it is very accurate." Read more

"...Same results. Whenever it's outside, no dots. Take it inside, the dots are visible...." Read more

5 customers mention3 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the visibility of the crossbow. Some mention that it works well in low light, while others say that it's barely visible in anything but low light.

"...However mine works ok and sighted in ok and it is good in low evening light when many shots are taken...." Read more

"...Not good when hunting. And, as others have noted, the provided sight is way too dim - barely visible in anything but low light...." Read more

"...was easy to assemble, scope was easy to use, easy to sight in. bow worked great...." Read more

"Sight wont hold zero...." Read more

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First off I was skeptical of buying a crossbow in this price range but I had read reviews and thought I’d take a chance. This crossbow is actually pretty darn nice and my girlfriend loves shooting it at the range. Light and hard hitting fully capable of killing a deer or other animal in that size group. I did get an extra $10.00+ handleing charge that I wasn’t looking for but it did arrive pretty fast so not that big of a deal. If this bow holds up it will be money well spent and will give many enjoyable memories to come. I did pick up a cocking rope for it extra because cocking it by hand is rough on the fingers and back. Over all I recommend it if your looking for a low budget crossbow but still something that will get the job done.
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David Cibula
5.0 out of 5 stars All parts were there and it is pretty simple. I have a SA Sport Fever but ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2014
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I'll give the Recruit Recurve 5 Stars. No problems putting it together the limb is pre strung which is a help. All parts were there and it is pretty simple. I have a SA Sport Fever but the Recruit shoots a longer bolt 18inches compared to 16 inches which adds to impact energy. The Arrows are 18inch XX75 2216 which is a good shaft. It is faster than my Fever even with a longer heavier arrow. I am shooting a 20 inch carbon out of the Recruit also and arrow speed does not drop off much at all. I know Barnett says the 18 inch arrow is what you should shoot but The 20 inch carbon is only 11 grains heavier with the tips I use and the longer arrow is more stable. The 3 dot red/green dot sight is ok some shooters like to upgrade this. However mine works ok and sighted in ok and it is good in low evening light when many shots are taken. I'll practice out to 40 or 50 yards with this for fun but my max hunting range is 25 yards. The Recruit is light I put a sling on it for easy carry. You can by this for under $200.00 so I think it is worth it for a close range hunting crossbow.
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Quality Auto Sales, LLC
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for backyard shooting!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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I’ve had one of these for a few years now. It’s main purpose was target shooting in the backyard. It has performed in that regard well. I did notice the finish at the center of the bow detaching and rippling up after I’d say six months or so. That issue seems strictly cosmetic. After a year or so, the bow clearly lost some punch and was shooting low, and still occasionally needs to get dialed back in. The red dot sight works as you would expect. I have a cocker for it, which my wife will use. I probably should as well, but for backyard shooting, I’m not crazy worried about accuracy. I wouldn’t suggest taking a deer with it, but this thing feeds my need for plinking in my backyard for cheap! Whether they know it or not, my neighbors appreciate the lack of noise too.
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Joseph Pracht
5.0 out of 5 stars Decent Crossbow
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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First off I was skeptical of buying a crossbow in this price range but I had read reviews and thought I’d take a chance. This crossbow is actually pretty darn nice and my girlfriend loves shooting it at the range. Light and hard hitting fully capable of killing a deer or other animal in that size group. I did get an extra $10.00+ handleing charge that I wasn’t looking for but it did arrive pretty fast so not that big of a deal. If this bow holds up it will be money well spent and will give many enjoyable memories to come. I did pick up a cocking rope for it extra because cocking it by hand is rough on the fingers and back. Over all I recommend it if your looking for a low budget crossbow but still something that will get the job done.
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Joseph Pracht
5.0 out of 5 stars Decent Crossbow
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
First off I was skeptical of buying a crossbow in this price range but I had read reviews and thought I’d take a chance. This crossbow is actually pretty darn nice and my girlfriend loves shooting it at the range. Light and hard hitting fully capable of killing a deer or other animal in that size group. I did get an extra $10.00+ handleing charge that I wasn’t looking for but it did arrive pretty fast so not that big of a deal. If this bow holds up it will be money well spent and will give many enjoyable memories to come. I did pick up a cocking rope for it extra because cocking it by hand is rough on the fingers and back. Over all I recommend it if your looking for a low budget crossbow but still something that will get the job done.
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M. Justin Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
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This thing is great. The Easton bolts that came with mine shoot just fine. I dialed it in at 25, 35, and 45 yards. This thing is accurate and consistent as long as you cock the string consistent each time. I would have no problem letting my kid take a deer with it. In today's hunting world it's all about the broadhead anyway. The scope that came with it works well. My eight year old was shooting accurately in no time.
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HillbillyRanger
4.0 out of 5 stars Sight wont hold zero.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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I got this crossbow for my son. After trying to line it up for him.. i put a differant sight on it because the one that came on it just wouldnt hold. After putting the new sight on... man..i think it shoots better then my whitetail hunter crossbow. I can put all 3 bolts inside a half dollar size dot at 20 yards. Backed to 30 yards..pop can size grouping. Went back to 40 yards and still... all 3 bolts inside a 6 inch dot. Well worth the money. Very happy with it..other then the red dot that came with it. Also i did not get a cocking rope with this one. Very important to use a cocking rope so you will always cock the string the same way every time. That way when setting your red dot or scope..it will be the same shot after shot. Also another thing...touch the tip of your nose to the scope rail. This gives you like an spot to use every shot. Kinda like a kisser button on a bow string.
I may have to get me one of these to hunt with..lol my son says daddy its mine..lol Very happy with everything but the sight.
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Josh Dodge
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great bow. While it doesn't pack much of a ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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This is a great bow. While it doesn't pack much of a punch at further distances, it's a gauranteed killer at 25yrds or less. It's easy to cock, the safety mechanism is excellent, and wow is this bow light! It is less than half the weight of my old Barnett compound crossbow. The red dot scope isn't worth keeping, I replaced that right away, but I'd recommend this bow to anyone.
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Michael Vermeulen
5.0 out of 5 stars Definately happy with this purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2015
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Within one-hour I had this out of the box and sighted, grouping at 20-yards - and I've never owned a crossbow in my life before! I put 100-grain Muzzy fixed Broadhead on the supplied bolts and there was only a slight difference from the supplied fieldpoints. The only real negative I can give is the scope. The three dots are out of alignment(top dot is further left than bottom dot)but even so I was able to sight it in with just the center dot for anything under 30-yards from ground or stand. It is loud - about as loud as a 22 rifle, but bolt delivery is quick.

Definately happy with this purchase!
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Amanda BLankenship
1.0 out of 5 stars The recurve itself is a great product. My son was tickled
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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The recurve itself is a great product. My son was tickled, but when putting the scope on the screw was not long enough. Trying to find a metric screw is impossible. He was then very disappointed. We were unable to reach the company. So we were and still very disappointed to see my son unsatisfied.
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Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 stars Please replace this scope with one that works
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2018
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The scope doesn't work in the daytime
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n city
2.0 out of 5 stars Problems with the limb
Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2014
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The limb came damaged with gauge marks. This was a new in box, unused, unreturned item. The seller is amazing, Barnett however lost any future business. I will not even buy their arrows going forward. It has been weeks waiting on a replacement limb. I would have had to pay full shipping both ways for warranty service if the seller did not take over contact and agree to have one sent from them to me for free. Normally the seller might be to blame but considering the customer service level that I am getting from the seller and the lack thereof from Barnett it is pretty clear where the problem is. I like the bow overall but the quality of Barnett's service will see me purchasing an Excalibur in the future for a big ticket crossbow.
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