Hunting Annual Gear Guide Editor's Choice: Archery 2025

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The Petersen's Hunting 2025 annual gear guide has a plethora of exceptional archery equipment. It was no easy task to narrow down our favorites, but the following were our Editor's Choice picks!

Bow:

Xpedition XLite 32

The newest member to the Xlite family, the 32 is Xpedition’s fastest (342 fps) and smoothest yet. With a cam system optimized for long- and short-draw archers, the Dual Cam System promises top-tier performance for your draw length and module swaps are simple. The Magnite riser is 30 percent lighter than aluminum and, according to Xpedition engineers, more robust than carbon, giving bowhunters a bulletproof platform that provides stability and maneuverability. It also sports a flashy and practical weather-resistant Cerakote finish. Available in peak draw weights between 50 and 80 pounds. $1,899 | xpeditionarchery.com

Crossbow:

TenPoint TX 28

Sending bolts at 410 fps, the 28-inch-long TX 28 makes an ideal field companion whether you’re a sit-and-wait or go-get-’em bowhunter. The 11-inch wide (6.5-inches cocked) limbs attach to the 18-percent lighter and two-times stiffer Twin-Riser to reduce riser flex, noise and post-shot vibration. The TriggerTech Precision Trigger is ultra-crisp, and the AR-Style ambidextrous safety boosts function. This Zero-Trac Barrel & Guide-Lock Arrow Rest System bow comes in a package that gives you everything you need (minus broadheads) to go punch lungs. $2,050-$2,150 | tenpointcrossbows.com

Arrow:

Gold Tip Pierce LRT Hunting Arrows

Gold Tip’s Pierce line needs no introduction, but when you have a good thing going, you stick with it. Enter the new Pierce LRT. Tighter tolerances and improved components mean this all-purpose hunting arrow works on a wide variety of North American big game. A patent-pending component system means the 44-grain Ballistic Insert System goes in straight every time, and the Dyna-SlickShield arrow coating boosts penetration and eases arrow removal from foam targets. $140 per six | goldtip.com

Broadhead:

SEVR Ti 1.5 4-Blade Hybrid

SEVR’s original Ti 1.5 won nearly every accuracy test ever conducted. Plus, it killed! For 2025, SEVR adds a .7-inch fixed bleeder blade to give the Ti 1.5 4-Blade Hybrid an increase in cutting diameter of 46 percent over the original. It is available in 100- and 125-grain options in standard 8-32 and Deep Six thread options. SEVR goers still get Practice Lock, Stretch Cut, Lock-and-Pivot Blades, and all the other features that made the original a streamlined killer. $20 per 1 | sevrbroadheads.com

Sight:

Bridge-Lock UV Slider

Weighing 9 ounces and fitted with the patent-pending DualDial, the Bridge-Lock UV Slider, born from minds at Mathews and UltraView, is a moveable bow sight win. Available in right- and left-handed models in housing configurations of 1-pin vertical, 3-pin vertical, 5-pin horizontal and 3-pin horizontal, pin brightness and durability are boosted via an impact-resistant shield. When light is low, or you’re shooting indoors, the removable lighting system sheds the perfect glow in low-light situations. $700 | mathewsinc.com

Accessory:

Delta McKenzie Big Daddy XRay Series Buck

Partnering with QuivAR, Delta McKenzie takes 3D target technology to the next level. The same Big Daddy whitetail target with self-healing foam that ensures easy arrow removal and longevity now features an NFC chip integrated into the target’s rear. Download the QuivAR app, scan the chip with your phone, and get species-specific internal anatomy with exact vital placement on your smartphone. This technology lets the user see where vitals, bone structure, etc., sit from any angle. $350 | dmtargets.com

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