Archery hunting success begins with a foundation of good shooting, and for young hunters, that means a bow suited to their size and strength. Barnett® understands the needs of aspiring archers and creates recurve and compound bow models for kids, big and small.
With Christmas just around the corner, parents looking for the perfect gift for their young hunter should consider a compound or recurve bow. Barnett builds the gift kids will never forget; the first arc of him!
Vortex™ Compound Bow
With a customizable draw weight from 19 to 45 pounds (at 60 to 70% unloaded) and a draw length of 22 to 27 inches, the Vortex Compound bow grows with the needs of the teen hunter. The bow on the right features a three-pin fiber optic sight, a catch arrow rest, and a three-arrow quiver. The compound bow is coated in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country camo to hide from cautious play.
- Draw weight: 19 to 45 pounds
- Draw Length: 22 to 27 inches
- Pattern – Mossy Oak Break Country
- Age – Teenager+
Vortex™ Lite Compound Bow
This ‘lite’ version of the Vortex includes many of the same features, including a three-pin fiber optic sight, a catch arrow rest, and a three-arrow quiver. It is well suited for young shooters just starting out in archery with a customizable draw weight of 18 to 29 pounds (with 60 to 70% reduction) and draw length of 22 to 25 inches. The black finish on this right-hand model blends into the shadows, perfect for hunting.
- Draw Weight: 18 to 29 pounds
- Draw Length: 22 to 25 inches
- Pattern – Black
- Age – Teenager+
Mossy Oak® Tomcat™ 2 Compound
The Mossy Oak Tomcat 2’s parallel limb design reduces hand shock for an enjoyable introduction to archery. This bow is suitable for ages 8-12 and features a customizable draw weight of 17-22 pounds (at 60-70% unloaded) and a draw length of 20-22 inches. The bow includes soft touch finger rollers, two arrows and a quiver. Adding a three-pin “Brightglo” fiber optic sight allows precise aiming in all lighting conditions and at various distances. This perfect starter bow features Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo.
- Draw weight: 17 to 22 pounds
- Draw Length: 20 to 22 inches
- Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
- Age – 8–12
Mossy Oak® Wildhawk™ Composite
Right and left handed shooters will love the Mossy Oak Wildhawk Compound. Its ambidextrous body with soft-touch grip suits all archers, making it a great beginner bow for younger shooters. Barnett designed this bow with kids ages 5-8 in mind. It has a draw weight of 18 pounds and an adjustable draw length from 20 to 22 inches. It features soft-touch finger rollers, two arrows and a quiver, plus an adjustable sight. The Wildhawk sports Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo, matching other bows in Barnett’s youth line.
- Draw Weight: 18lbs
- Draw Length: 20 to 22 inches
- Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
- Age – 5–8
Mossy Oak® Centershot™ Compound
From its customizable 18- to 23-inch draw length to its light 17-pound draw weight, the ambidextrous Centershot is a starter bow that grows with the budding 5- to 8-year-old archer. Finished in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, the bow features soft-touch finger rollers, two arrows, a quiver and an adjustable sight—everything a young shooter needs to get started.
- Draw Weight: 17 lbs.
- Draw Length: 18 to 23 inches
- Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
- Age – 5–8
Mossy Oak® Vertigo™ Compound
The 25-pound Vertigo compound (traction weight) adds more power than other introductory models and is suitable for shooters ages 7-10. The Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo Bow includes a scope, arrow rest, two arrows and a quiver. Its draw length adjusts from 18 to 22 inches, increasing as the shooter grows. The Vertigo is an excellent first bow that will help hone a young shooter’s archery skills.
- Draw Weight: 25lbs
- Draw Length: 18 to 22 inches
- Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
- Age – 7–10
Quicksilver® Recurve Bow
This recurve bow is a great choice for a future outdoorsman as it is easier for them to back up and shoot compared to compound bow models. For slightly younger hunters in the five- to eight-year-old age range, the Quicksilvers’ 15-pound weight and ambidextrous grip make it the perfect bow for beginning archers. They can learn to shoot instinctively. The finger roller, adjustable sight, and reinforced soft-touch grip make it a safe choice for kids to start archery with.
- Draw Weight: 15lbs
- Draw Length: 18 to 22 inches
- Pattern – Mossy Oak Bottomland
- Includes two 28-inch fiberglass arrows.
- Age – 5-8
About Barnett Crossbows
Barnett is the first and oldest crossbow company with a storied heritage. Founded in 1962, we are the pioneers of the modern crossbow. Barnett’s tradition of innovation has spawned numerous “firsts” in the archery and crossbow industry over the past 60 years. Barnett innovates and supplies a wide range of crossbows, upright and youth bows and archery accessories popular with both hunting and recreational shooters. Barnett is also the leading supplier of slingshots and accessories.
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