The new crossbows of 2016 are out and hitting the market in full force, and the Barnett Whitetail Hunter crossbow is a great value for bargain shoppers.

[caption id="attachment_5791" align="aligncenter" width="175"] The Barnett Whitetail is a economical option for their new crossbows of 2016.[/caption] As the new crossbows of 2016 hit the shelves people are looking for all different kinds of bows. Not everyone is interested in the fanciest or top performing bow. Some folks are just looking for a quality bow at an affordable price and the Barnett Whitetail Hunter compound crossbow is that bow in spades. [caption id="attachment_5951" align="alignright" width="250"] Barnett Whitetail Hunter[/caption] The Barnett Whitetail Hunter retails for $499, making it the most affordable of Barnett's new crossbows of 2016. Although it retails at an affordable price, it is still a lot of bow for the money. After cocking the 160 pound compound crossbow your arrow is ready to fly down range at a respectable 340 fps. This bow is more than capable of taking down whitetail deer, turkey, and most other big game species in North America. As mentioned, this bow is specially designed with whitetail hunters in mind. It's compact compound design and 18.25 inch width will be easy to tote up into the treestand, or squeeze into the groundblind next fall. The weight of this crossbow is also ideal. At a little over six pounds, the Barnett Whitetail Hunter is comfortably light, but still heavy enough to soak up some of the excess energy on the shot, creating a quieter bow. Whitetail hunters everywhere can appreciate the combination of speed and quietness this compound crossbow offers. The trimmings on the Barnett Whitetail Hunter also make this an appealing bow. Several features in the stock design will help to keep shooters safe and comfortable when shooting. A pass through grip and oversized finger guard will keep those fingers clear from the passing string. Barnett also installs an anti-dry-fire trigger on all their bows, taking the safety of their customers into consideration no matter the bow they purchase. Some shooters may also appreciate the ability to install an external crank cocking device to make the chore of cocking the crossbow that much easier. Finally, the Barnett Whitetail Hunter is colored with a wicked looking camo whitetail pattern. The high definition whitetail antler and skull camo pattern makes this compound crossbow not only capable of the "go" but also gives it a little "show" as well. In the end, the Barnett Whitetail Hunter compound crossbow is a great option when browsing through the lineup of new crossbows of 2016. Affordable, effective, and attractive. This bow is a good deal. NEXT: NEW CROSSBOWS OF 201: BARNETT GHOST 415 REVENANT