The 11 Best crossbow rests (2023 reviews)

If you often find yourself confused about good rest, bog bench rest should be your first option for buying. The BOG DeathGrip tripod is perfect for sighting in a weapon. It features an adjustment knob that controls up to 25 degrees of adjustment and a clamping head that pans 360 degrees with tension capabilities. The head also has separate friction controls for vertical adjustment and for paning side to side. It works well for a heavy gun with a large scope.

The BOG DeathGrip has a soft sided (non-marring) vice grip that you tighten down with a hand crank, so yes it would hold a rounded hand guard, but may not hold it level. It comes in handy for patterning a shotgun for turkey loads as long as the 3 leg point are screwed in and the rubber is on the slick floor. For everyone else, it’s a perfect solution to keep your rifle upright and at ready, leaving your hands free to rattle antlers, run caller remote etc.

Why We Like This:

Built and will hold any rifle or shotgun with or without a scope
Good investment for long term

Best For bow Hunting: Primos Hunting crossbow Rest

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The primos hunting crossbow rest should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is used for one hunting season. It is great for stabilizing a quick off hand shot. It works well with crossbows. The trigger allows you to adjust it quick and quiet so you can get the shot off. It is easy to set for the perfect shot. They made a mount on the stand and a rubber fitting to put the base of the trigger stick in so they can move it in any position they want. It is great for hunting or using a spotting scope.

Why We Like This:

Would work fine in blind with cross bow or gun
Strengthened rotating joint for smooth panning
New heavy duty look with dark earth accents

Best For brush: Vanguard crossbow Rest

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Best part: vanguard crossbow rest costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It works well in Canada in sub-freezing temps. It is used for one hunting season so far it is holding up fine. It is good for stabilizing binoculars when glassing. It has Lightweight, well-padded, positive clamps for extendable legs plus the V rifle holder which rotates 360 deg. Easy to use and adjust, the swivel is amazing.

The poles did not slide at all when locked into position. It is good for shooting off a bench (of course), but a big improvement when in the open field with nothing to rest on. The foam handle, the design of the yoke, and the center strap are all great attributes. This is not a bad bipod if you can get in a position of somewhat level and solid ground.

Why We Like This:

Appears well made and should last for years to come
The sling padding works perfectly to adhere to the slippery surface of the rest
Perfect height and easily adjustable if its not
Not quick deploying, if that’s what you’re looking for

Best For Rifle: Vanguard walking Stick

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If you often find yourself confused about appropriate and satisfactory rest, vanguard walking stick is your end point. The M62 is a sturdy adjustable gun pod. It provides a comfortable grip plus features rubber v shaped yoke. It can be used as a walking stick but not as a cane. It is easy to use, sturdy, rotates, and holds up for years of use. It is used for stability and balance when climbing or walking on rough terrains. It includes cushioned foam hand grip, wrist strap, and rubber tipped foot. It is great for long range shots. It works great and is very sturdy for guns and crossbow shooting.

Why We Like This:

Recommended for all ground blinds and anyone that has any difficulty steadying your firearm
Sturdy, holds its place, and great range of height
Compactness and sturdinessi use for hiking and as a gun prop
Easy to hold target while using

Best For The money: hunters Specialties crossbow Rest

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The hunters specialties crossbow rest is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily purpose. This essential piece of hunting gear fits easily in your turkey vest or backpack, so it’s always close at hand. It is unusable for a shooting rest with a gun or crossbow that weights more than about 7-8 ibs. It has a metal spike which is meant to be driven into the ground. The stick is light weight and not bulky so it should be easily transported.

The top yoke can be detached and then installed on a conventional tripod if more steady support is desired. It is easy to use and provides a good firing stand for. This is better suited for crouching shots.

Why We Like This:

Nice product for low to the ground hunting
Works great as a gun rest while sitting down on a turkey hunt
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With Rifle Rest: V Yoke crossbow Rest

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If you often find yourself confused about appropriate and satisfactory rest, v yoke crossbow rest should be your first option for buying. It is perfect for telephoto lens photography in the field. It is perfect for a tripod or crossbow. The mono pod can be used as a walking stick. The yoke screwed onto the 1/4" tripod stud nice and tight, well satisfied. The soft slip rubber pads do not cover the bottom of the V and the V is wide enough to keep a gun or camera lense from resting on it.

It is easy to mount to the tripod. The yoke can spin independently of the tripod.

Why We Like This:

Great for steadying a mobile photo shoot without having to anchor the camera
Works great and supports two common tripod screw thread sizes
Not only for firearms, works wonderfully with a camera
Works great mounted on a monopod for photography with a long telephoto lens

Best For hunters: HUNTPAL crossbow Rest

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The huntpal crossbow rest is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. It is a top hunting brand specializing in high-quality gun slings, shooting sticks, hunting accessories, and unique gifts for hunters. It is easy to install and supported by the rifle very well. It includes a heavy duty storage/carry bag.

This rifle rest features a compact design that makes it highly portable and easy to pack, store, and carry in the included carry bag. It is easily and fully adjustable using the center column. A Velcro strap is included to either keep the legs together for storage or for keeping the legs together for when you add a center post to turn the tripod into a monopod. It is solidly built and very versatile. It is built to last with a rugged, heavy-duty aluminum construction that can withstand any shooting conditions. The tripod is stable.

Why We Like This:

Small enough to carry easily but solid enough to do the job
Good brand reputation

Best For turkey Hunting: BOG crossbow Rest

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The bog crossbow rest should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is great for packing long distances. It is constructed of heavy-duty aluminum. It gives you full standing height as well as being able to sit on the ground and shoot. It can be used in sitting and kneeling positions and the head rotates 360 degrees. It provides ultimate stock stability, while the quick, twist lock legs allow for quick deployment and adjustment.

It’s sits like 4’-6” fully extended so you can most definitely shoot it standing up if you get in a good position and crouch. It provides you full standing height as well as being able to sit on the ground and shoot. The swivel isn't loose, but it turns smoothly when your rifle gets on target.

Why We Like This:

Makes human error drop considerably and sets up quick and easy
Lightweight and works very well at impromptu stands
One of the new comers and featured product

Best With short And tall trigger Stick mono pods: Primos Hunting tree stand

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The primos hunting tree stand should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This new base is a great upgrade for hunting out of tree stands. It’s great for the ground or tree stand. It comes with a nice leg strap that you can clip around your leg and clip to the monopod poll for extra support. It also comes with a strap to go around your leg to help keep the trigger stick stable.

The stand has a post that either stick will screw onto to. It keeps the rest of the stick from getting dirty. The addition of this to the mono pod does make it kind of heavy and cumbersome, so take that into account when thinking about this item. It also comes with a strap that you can wrap around your leg at whatever height you find comfortable.

Why We Like This:

Works great in a tree stand
Adds a few inches to the length of the stick
Nice for a portable shooting stick
Stiffens monopod enough to be used as a holder for crossbow and rifle

Best For lite usage: Trakiom crossbow Rest

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Compared with other rest in this category, the trakiom crossbow rest has a convenient design. This hands-free hunting rest is dual frame construction with front and rear end supports to hold your rifle firmly in place. It is easier to stabilize a heavy rifle for new shooters. It can be used with any size rifle or crossbow. The yoke is made with good strong rubber that has grip to it. It comes with the lever lock, the height of the shooting sticks also can be adjusted in seconds.

This is a great rest for several different platforms, from rifle to shotgun as well as crossbow. There are some rotating knobs for setting up the shooting tripod conveniently. It is light weight, sturdy, and easy to use.

Why We Like This:

Folds easily and includes velcro strap to hold legs together for storage
Wide range of adjustment from sitting to standing
More stability & versatility than a bipod or monopod can offer
Strong & lightweight for an aluminum set

Best For cold or wet weather conditions: Truglo crossbow Rest

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Next on the list, we've got yet another rest that manages to win our hearts. It's the truglo crossbow rest and it's widely considered as rest that has the most suitable features. From target archery and crossbow hunting to carry pistols and tactical competition, truglo has accessories to improve your gear. The SOLID-SHOT Shooting Rests increase stability and accuracy and are great for rifles, shotguns, crossbows, airguns, and muzzleloaders. The Rubberized V-Brace head provides a snug and versatile fit. It includes a carrying case and shoulder strap. It is made of lightweight sturdy aluminum tubing with easy to use adjustments on the legs. It provides a snug and versatile fit and the rotating head design gives easier aiming with minimal leg movement. Comfortable foam grips are great for cold or wet weather conditions.

Why We Like This:

Rotating head design for easier aiming with minimal leg movement
Kid friendly and easy to move
New and hot release