Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2 vs Killer Instinct SWAT X1
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two crossbows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Killer Instinct SWAT X1 — CareScore 53.8 vs 40.8.
The Killer Instinct SWAT X1 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 53.8, a 13.0-point margin over the Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2. It pulls ahead most on overall length, mass weight and speed. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2 | Killer Instinct SWAT X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 360 fps | 405 fps |
| Kinetic Energy | — | 142 ft-lb |
| Price | $1,200 | $999.99 |
| Cocked Width | — | 6.25" |
| Cocking System | Manual | Crank |
| Overall Length | 33.38" | 24.75" |
| Mass Weight | 7.75 lb | 7.20 lb |
| Power Stroke | 14.13" | 13.25" |
| Draw Weight(ref) | 358 lb | 195 lb |
| Specs won | 1 | 5 |
| CareScore | 40.8 | 53.8 |