Barnett 78128 Review: Fast and Powerful Crossbow

Bottom Line

Powerful and fast shots help make the Barnett 78128 a highly reliable hunting crossbow that any hunter can always rely on to bring a kill home.

Introduction

Whether you are just starting on crossbow hunting or are a seasoned hunter, you can trust this Barnett to have everything you need to make sure your hunting trips are always successful. Besides being powerful enough, it will also deliver some impressive arrow speeds.

Also, this crossbow has been built to ensure you get good value for your bucks because, besides shooting well and fast, it is also made from high-quality and durable materials. To further make it worth giving a try, it will also have several safety features and also comes in a compact and lightweight design for increased portability.

Barnett 78128 Review

Performance: Powerful Enough Crossbow for Any Hunter

The Whitetail Hunter II model 78128 is built to accommodate hunters of all skill levels, and so whether you are just starting or are a seasoned hunter looking for something to help take your hunting a notch higher, this will be the perfect bow for you.

Barnett makes it clear in their description that whether you are looking for your first bow or not, the Whitetail Hunter II checks every box, and it will hence be a highly effective and reliable crossbow for you.

Because this crossbow weighs just 6.4 pounds and comes in a more compact design with an axle-to-axle length of 16.125 inches, it will also work well for hunters with a small body frame.

And the lightweight design also makes it perfect for hunters that have to carry it for extended periods when hunting deep in the woods.

By delivering arrows speeds of up to 350 feet per second, you can easily take down a deer from up to 60 yards out, which means that you will not just end up injuring the animal, which is an unethical hunting practice.

Besides hunting, this crossbow can still work for those looking for a target practice crossbows, and because it comes with all the accessories, you will only need to find a good target, and you will be ready to start shooting.

Flexibility: Fairly Easy to Draw

With a draw weight of just 150 pounds, any hunter should be able to draw this crossbow regardless of their experience level, body size, or even athletic ability.

Like most other crossbows out there , the design is also ambidextrous, which means that both left and right-handed hunters will not have any issues using this bow given that the trigger is non-directional.

Besides the arrow speeds and the 103 ft.lbs. kinetic energy being high enough for a mid-level crossbow like this one, they will also ensure more shooting flexibility as there will be enough room for the inters to fine-tune their shots.

Design & Construction: Solid and Safe Design

Barnett is one of those brands that you can hardly very go wrong with when it comes to crossbow design and construction, and they are an industry leader that has been making them for many years. The company even has several patents for different aspects and components of these and other bow types .

Overall, this is a solid build bow that is also as safe as it can get for a crossbow. What makes it such as solid bow is that it is made from the finest quality materials. To start with, it has composite laminated limbs that are both durable and lightweight.

The riser is made from an equally durable and still lightweight magnesium material and is also designed to offer a comfortable grip. Also, the trigger is not left behind when it comes to superior build quality as it is metal injection molded (MIM) trigger, which is not only almost indestructible but super comfortable to use.

Another element of the design that will impress any hunter is the TriggerTech assembly. This frictionless trigger release technology ensures that you will always get a smooth and light trigger for easier and more comfortable shooting.

This crossbow is also made with stainless steel components that are designed to be tough and durable to ensure you do not have any weak points on your bow. Also, stainless steel will not rust even when you expose the bow to the elements for extended periods when hunting.

Noise & Vibrations: Quieter and with Minimal Vibrations

You will never have to worry about noise when using the Barnett 78128 because like any other hunting crossbow, it has been designed to be as quiet as possible to ensure it will not frighten away the prey.

This crossbow will include an anti-vibration foot stirrup that will be very effective at dampening vibration when shooting to ensure your hand remains comfortable throughout. In turn, this ensures you maintain a stable bow hold for more accurate shots.

The solid overall design is also very effective at minimizing the noise produced. Components like the sturdy stock will absorb most of the vibration sound, and hence giving you a much quieter bow.

Accessories: Comes with All the Accessories You Need

With this Barnett crossbow, you will be ready to start hunting immediately the package is delivered because the manufacturer makes sure to include all the important accessories that you will need to start shooting immediately.

The accessories provided include the 4x32 multi-reticle scope that you will find in many crossbows from Barnett. This scope will be vital for ensuring you get accurate shots from tens of yards away, and because it fits on the 7/8-inch Picatinny rail, it is possible to swap it out in any other scopes that can fit on this rail.

There is also a rope cocking device on the package that will make cocking the bow effortless for archers and also improve the overall accuracy by replicating the draw every time you draw the bow.

You will also get a couple of 20-inch Headhunter arrows and a quick detach quiver that makes them easy to store when hunting. And to make sure that you have an easy time maintaining the string and keeping it in great working condition, there is also free lubrication wax in the package.

Price: Good for the Money

Barnett 78128 is a mid-level crossbow as per the brand's standards, and so you can be sure that you will not have to part with thousands of dollars to get it as you would with some of their high-end professional crossbows.

By the company’s standards, this is a more budget-friendly crossbow that still maintains the high standards and overall performance that the company has become known for over the years.

For an under $400 crossbow, it will be hard to complete with the Whitetail Hunter II, and this is more so given that it comes with a complete set of accessories to make it ready to shoot. To get a better model, you will need to spend hundreds of dollars more.

Verdict

A powerful crossbow that delivers fast enough arrow speeds for its price, and it is also made to deliver a quieter operation and comes with several accessories.

With the ability to deliver 103 ft. lbs. kinetic energy and up to 350 FPS arrow speeds, the Barnett 78128 is your trusted hunting companions. It is an ideal bow for use by beginner and pro hunters, and it will come with everything you need including arrows and lubrication wax.