2017’s best hunting gear: Everything for the Canadian bowhunter

CARBON PHANTOM RCX

TenPoint’s Carbon Phantom RCX crossbow sets the standard with its namesake carbon-fibre riser, moulded polypropylene stock, adjustable cheek and butt plate and anti-dry fire technology. Weighing 6.9 pounds, it comes complete with a quiver, scope and cocking mechanism, as well as string dampening rods and six arrows. Just over 13 inches wide when cocked, the 35.5-inch-long bow shoots up to 385 fps.

TenPoint, (330) 628-9245; www.tenpointcrossbows.com