Considering that some of the best deer hunting occurs during periods of rain, fog or snow, those scope caps are worth their weight in gold, especially for one who’s prone to leaving such accessories at camp or in the truck.Īll of Mission’s MXB crossbow models contain a feature not found on any other modern crossbow, i.e., the PCC cocking anchor is located behind and below the receiver. I would not attempt such shots in woods or thick cover but in a windless, open field scenario the option is certainly there.Īs if that weren’t enough cause for celebration, the Hawke scope also comes fitted with two tight-fitting, flip-up clear lens covers. As always, I hesitate to recommend shooting at deer or other game beyond 40 yards for a variety of practical reasons, but I did test the Sniper Lite at 60 yards and found it accurate enough to kill a paper plate at that distance. The Hawke scope is actually designed for crossbow use with reticles set at 10-yard increments for use from 20 to 60 yards. Two Allen screws attach the scope mounts to the rail, and to save time the mounts come fitted to the scope from the factory. I cheered when I saw a case was included with the crossbow, but I was even more enthusiastic about the Hawke 1.5-5x32 red-green illuminated compact scope, which is made and meant for crossbow use. Certainly a hunter would want to do some judicious pruning to avoid entanglements, but that’s routine for any upward-bound bowhunter. And, with two foot treads built in, it’s easy to re-cock the crossbow for a second shot even while seated in an elevated stand or on the ground.Īt just 20 inches wide overall, the Sniper Lite is also quick and easy to maneuver within a blind or 16 feet up a tree. Limbs and stock are matte black and, as the Sniper Lite model name suggests, the unit weighs in at less than 6 pounds - fully 2 pounds lighter than many competing models.īecause there is no stirrup (standard on most other crossbows) the Sniper Lite is compact and handy at just 32.75 inches, the perfect choice for one-man blinds or small, confined tree stands. Tall or long-armed shooters might need to add a butt plate extension or after-market recoil pad for additional length. The basic MXB crossbow frame includes an accessory rail mount, sling swivels, soft-touch forearm, pistol grip and finger guard, integral foot treads (meaning no stirrup) and an adjustable butt stock. The Sniper Lite can easily be made ready for the field while sitting on the tailgate before heading into the woods, a definite plus from a busy hunter’s point of view. Two screws attach the solid metal quiver mount and two more attach the excellent Hawke scope. For one thing, the Sniper Lite comes fully assembled, which means no fooling with limbs, string guards, stirrups, bolts, wrenches and other basics. ![]() When a new crossbow package includes a fitted soft case, I have to wonder what other goodies I’ll find in the box, and the Sniper Lite had more than a few surprises. But, as the saying goes, “the devil is in the details,” and Mathews’ new Mission MXB Sniper Lite contains some of the best, most useful niceties in the industry. One could say that all modern crossbows are the same and one crossbow is as good as another.
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