Excalibur Micro 380 – Crossbow Assessment

The Excalibur Micro 380 is one among Excalibur’s new 2022 crossbows. It’s the latest member of the family of their Micro collection and the primary one of many Micro platform that’s 380 fps. The Micro 380 additionally options Excalibur’s new batten expertise, the excessive output batten, permitting this mannequin to deal with extra pace whereas remaining as compact as its predecessors. The Micro 380 additionally has a brand new set off system and anti-dry hearth known as ‘the CeaseFire’.

The Micro 380 is obtainable in a mossy oak breakup nation model, this model of the crossbow is provided with R.E.D.S. suppressors and comes with the Tact 100 scope. Once we obtained the package deal we discovered the Micro 380 Crossbow, a Tact zone 100 meter Excalibur scope plus mounting equipment, 4 16.5-inch Quill arrows with 100-grain suggestions, Rebolt quiver, a handbook clamping gadget, and R.E.D.S. suppressors.

Excalibur additionally launched the all-new Magazine Air and the TwinStrike Tac2 this 12 months.

Excalibur Micro 380 Crossbow Specs

First Impressions

The Excalibur Micro 380 is a recurve crossbow that’s outlined by efficiency and maneuverability with the energy of a basic crossbow. The newest addition to the Micro collection options high-performance limbs to create an ultra-compact searching machine that generates speeds as much as 380 toes per second with a 150-grain arrow.

Design

The Micro 380 isn’t a takedown crossbow like its predecessor, the Micro 340 TD. The Micro 380 doesn’t have the TD characteristic, the designers in all probability determined to do that to decrease the general weight of the crossbow. It additionally has a Featherlite inventory. The crossbow weighs 6.5 kilos naked and eight.2 kilos with all equipment connected. It has a full size of 33 inches and its axle to axle width is 26 inches uncocked and 23 inches cocked.

Optics

The brand new Tact 100 comes with a characteristic that numerous at this time’s crossbow shooters are asking for, a 100-yard multi-reticle aiming system that means that you can make on-the-fly changes in yardage with out taking your eye off the crosshair.

The scope has multi-coated lenses that provide a crisp, clear viewing. The scope options the Quick Level 100-yard illuminated (crimson/inexperienced). Multi-Reticle is ideal for goal taking pictures or long-range apply so whenever you shoot at smart searching distances, it will provide you with the arrogance to make the shot when it counts.

It has an adjustable pace dial for arrow velocity of 300 fps to 450 fps. The scope is waterproof, shockproof, and fog-proof for all-weather use. The scope is straightforward to sight in and use.

Cocking

The crossbow is comparatively simple to cock with the rope cocker if you happen to’re in good situation. If in case you have bodily limitations, then a Charger Crank is beneficial. The crank will be purchased on Amazon.

Set off and Security

Repeatable Accuracy is all the things for confidence and success. There are a number of components that go into making an correct crossbow, on the high of the record is a clear, constant breaking set off. The brand new Manufacturing facility Put in Professional-Shot ACP (Adjustable Customized Precision) 3lb set off system supplies match-grade efficiency by enhancing consistency and accuracy.

It doesn’t come ahead into place till the bow is cocked and presents a crisp easy pull with zero creep. The set off is adjustable from 1 to 2-stage configurations. Its Frictionless Curler Catch Expertise eliminates any grit from the sear and catch. The handbook security is totally silent.

The Micro 380 is the primary within the collection to characteristic Ceasefire expertise. CeaseFire ensures that the crossbow is not going to hearth except an arrow is loaded, security is off, and the set off is pulled.

Efficiency

The Micro 380 is marketed with a taking pictures pace of 380 toes per second and delivers 112 foot-pounds of kinetic vitality. With the arrows within the package deal, we measured 372 fps on our chronograph, and with a 409 gr arrow, it clocked at 352 fps.

The crossbow can also be extremely correct. We had tight arrow groupings throughout our discipline check with the crossbow. We additionally examined some broadheads, Boltcutters, and Slick Methods. The flat-shooting Micro has good broadhead accuracy. All in all, we had been impressed by this little powerhouse recurve crossbow.

Arrows and Quiver

This crossbow solely makes use of 16.5-inch Quill arrows with Excalibur’s Rhino Nocks. These nocks are particularly designed to work together with fashions geared up with CeaseFire Anti-Dryfire Expertise however can be used on all Excalibur crossbows. The Rhino Nock maximizes sturdiness and drastically reduces string put on.

The brand new Rebolt quiver is lighter in weight and really simple so as to add or take away. It may well maintain 4 arrows. The 2 arrows within the exterior place are very simple to tug and the 2 inside arrow positions are secured extra tightly. It actually takes some effort to take away these.

The rhino nocks actually “snap” into place. If in case you have a deer beneath your stand, that snap might be audible.

Beneficial Equipment

Arrows and Broadheads

We suggest sticking with the 16.5-inch Quill arrows.

You may pair the Quill arrows with Excalibur Boltcutter broadheads.

Storage and Transportation

We suggest shopping for a crossbow case to maintain the Micro 380 safe and secure throughout transport and in storage.

Closing Verdict

Final 12 months we reviewed the Excalibur Micro Magazine 340, Micro 340 TD, and the Twinstrike mannequin.