PSE’s Sicario bow and R470 crossbow top rankings in Spring Journal’s 2026 gear review.

The spring 2026 issue of Spring Journal highlights top hunting bows and crossbows, spotlighting PSE’s Sicario as the fastest tested, Mathews’ ARC 30 for its lightweight, quiet performance, and Bowtech’s Alliance for accuracy and compact design. Hoyt’s new Alpha bow features an aluminum riser and smooth, precise shooting. Among crossbows, the R470 leads in speed, while Excalibur’s Hybrid X earns top honors for innovation and the Hyper Raptor wins Best Value. The issue includes gear guides, maintenance tips, and updates on outdoor policy, with 160+ pages of content available in print.