5/29/2023 0 Comments Crossbow crusade review![]() ![]() ![]() The first thing I fell in love with was the trigger, which broke at just 3.5 pounds. After tweaking the fast focus ring, I rested on my range bag and let off my first arrow. The reticle contains additional markings for distances out to 100 yards and can be illuminated in either red or green by spinning the dial on the left-hand side. For this crossbow with its 500+ FPS velocity, these markings line up at 8x when the central crosshair is zeroed at 20 yards. This scope features arrow drop compensation that is based on the scope's magnification. ![]() The 505 Nitro comes with a few different sight options, and mine wore the Evo Marksman Elite 2-8X scope. After experimenting a little more, I brought the 505 to full draw, stowed away the crank handle, set an arrow into the flight groove, and began my journey into uncharted territory.įrom my 20-yard shooting position, I peered through the glass and centered up on a well-used archery bag. Should your hand slip during de-cocking, don't sweat it, as the crank system is under control the entire time and won't spin independently. I really liked that the shooter isn't fully committed once they start the cocking process, as simply turning the crank the other way will decock the crossbow. Additionally, the user can stop anytime during the draw, and I took advantage of the feature a few times as I referred back to the manual to confirm that I wasn't missing anything. To put it into perspective, that's only three fingers' worth of effort. Naturally, one might fear slipping as the high-tension string is drawn however, the Acuslide system prevents this and requires just 5 pounds of force to crank back. The cocking system of the Nitro 505 is unique as it incorporates both safety and ease of use into a user-friendly package. I wouldn't go waving my hand over a rifle barrel even if it was "unloaded," right? ( Editor's Note: For more crossbow safety tips, click here to watch this video!) It was adamant that the user must keep their hand away from the string and pulleys at all times, even if it is "uncocked." Right off the bat, I likened it to the muzzle of a firearm. Above all, this material made it obvious that the string system could be dangerous, even including the word "amputate" when referring to misplaced digits. To my delight, TenPoint includes an incredibly thorough owner's manual and links to instructional videos, making it easy to understand its basic operation and the do’s and don'ts. ![]() Needless to say the initial unboxing was a bit intimidating. I may be an expert gun handler and instructor, but when it comes to archery, I’m as much a newbie as the millions of Americans who bought their first gun during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Go big or go home” was the word of the day. The reverse-draw design of the 505 yields more power than a forward draw, while retaining a lighter draw weight and a more rearward balance point. My first choice? The TenPoint 505 Nitro, which just claimed the title of the fastest crossbow on the market. However, as the goal is to leave the woods with meat, I decided to dip a toe into the stringed market, particularly crossbows. Up until this point, firearms have been my tool of choice and a defining part of the hunting experience. Immediately I thought, "gee, I wish I had a bow for situations like this," as I watched her eat, mull around and eventually take off. As I looked up from admiring the shiny new shotgun that I was evaluating, a monstrous doe stepped out of the woods, and of course, I had yet to punch that tag. A few years back, I was hunting in a particular jurisdiction where archery deer and fall turkey overlap. ![]()
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