Killer Instinct SWAT X1 vs Wicked Ridge RDX 400
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 46.7.
The Killer Instinct SWAT X1 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 53.8, a 7.1-point margin over the Wicked Ridge RDX 400. It pulls ahead most on overall length, cocked width and mass weight. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Killer Instinct SWAT X1 | Wicked Ridge RDX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 405 fps | 400 fps |
| Kinetic Energy | 142 ft-lb | 140 ft-lb |
| Price | $999.99 | $800 |
| Cocked Width | 6.25" | 9.00" |
| Cocking System | Crank | Integrated |
| Overall Length | 24.75" | 33.25" |
| Mass Weight | 7.20 lb | 7.50 lb |
| Power Stroke | 13.25" | 15.50" |
| Draw Weight(ref) | 195 lb | 175 lb |
| Specs won | 5 | 3 |
| CareScore | 53.8 | 46.7 |