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TenPoint · Wicked Ridge · Research-based
Crossbow reviews built on specs, not hype
Verified specs, real Amazon ratings and owner feedback themes. No fake testing claims, no invented numbers. Just the facts you need to choose.
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Top picks
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All reviews →Venom X review
The Venom X is the most affordable way into TenPoint's ACUslide cocking and de-cocking system, and TenPoint calls it the lightest ACUslide bow it has made.
ReadRDX 410 review
The RDX 410 is the newer, shorter and faster version of the popular Wicked Ridge RDX 400.
ReadNitro 505 review
The Nitro 505 is TenPoint's speed flagship at 505 FPS, paired with an EVO-X Elite scope and ACUslide cocking and de-cocking.
ReadTitan 400 review
The Titan 400 is the most affordable TenPoint we cover, with 400 FPS, a Pro-View 400 scope, ACUdraw Silent cocking and 3 Pro Elite 400 arrows.
ReadRampage XS review
The Rampage XS is the cheapest crank cocking bow we track.
ReadFlatline 460 Oracle X review
The Flatline 460 Oracle X takes our top rated TenPoint and adds a Burris Oracle X rangefinding scope plus 6 EVO-X 16 arrows.
ReadHead to head
All comparisons →Nitro 505 vs Flatline 460 vs Stealth 450
Three ACUslide TenPoints, from about $1,800 to $3,100. Here is how speed, optics, owner ratings and price stack up.
ReadTenPoint vs Wicked Ridge
Wicked Ridge is TenPoint's value line. Here is what you gain, and what you give up, at each price point.
ReadRavin vs TenPoint
A brand level comparison of design philosophy. We only publish verified specs, so this page compares approaches, not Ravin spec sheets.
ReadRDX 400 vs RDX 410
The RDX 410 replaces the RDX 400. Here is what the update means for hunters.
ReadVenom X vs Stealth 450
Two ACUslide TenPoints about $700 to $800 apart. Light handling or more speed and a scope?
ReadFury 410 vs RDX 410
Same speed, about $200 apart. The real difference is de-cocking.
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Tools
Calculate kinetic energy and momentum for any arrow weight, or line up two or three crossbows side by side.
Best Crossbow Arrows
The four arrow packs we track, and a clear guide to which arrows fit Wicked Ridge and TenPoint bows.
ReadBest Crossbow Scopes
Four aftermarket scopes we track, matched to crossbow speed ranges so your aiming marks line up.
ReadBest Crossbow Cases
Soft cases, a hard travel case and two bowpacks, all well rated by owners.
ReadCrossbow Targets and Discharge Bags
One discharge bag we track in detail, plus a practical guide to choosing any crossbow target.
ReadACUdraw Cocking Device Guide
ACUdraw, ACUdraw Silent, ACUdraw De-Cock and ACUslide explained, plus the aftermarket ACUdraw with Wicked Ridge adapters.
ReadBest Crossbow Broadheads
The broadhead TenPoint packs with its own bundles, and how to choose any head for a fast crossbow.
ReadWe track 17 accessories, from arrows and broadheads to scopes, cases and discharge bags.
How we review
We never claim to have shot a bow. Every review is built from three sources: manufacturer specs, verified Amazon ratings and recurring owner feedback from hunting forums and Reddit. If a spec is not verified, we leave it out.
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Guides
All guides →How Far Can a 400 FPS Crossbow Shoot?
Maximum distance and ethical hunting range are two very different numbers. Here is how to think about both.
ReadHow to Sight In a Crossbow
A clear, safe process for zeroing any crossbow scope and confirming every aiming point.
ReadHow to Cock a Crossbow
Rope sled, crank, and ACUslide methods explained, with the safety steps that matter most.
ReadHow Long Can You Leave a Crossbow Cocked?
The honest answer: check your manual, keep it short, and never store a crossbow cocked.
ReadIs a Crossbow a Firearm?
General information only, not legal advice. Laws vary by state, so always confirm with your state wildlife agency.
ReadCrossbow vs Compound Bow
Both are effective hunting tools. The right one depends on your body, your hunting style and your state's rules.
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