TenPoint is one of the best-known names in crossbows, and its Wicked Ridge line brings the same Ohio engineering down to lower prices. Here’s who TenPoint is, what makes its bows different, and the five models we’d look at today.
We haven’t shot these crossbows for this article. Company facts and specs come from TenPoint’s website. Stock was checked on Amazon on October 3, 2026, and it changes often.
Quick picks
- Best overall: TenPoint Turbo X. 415 fps with the ACUslide crank, over $1,000.
- Best value ACUslide: TenPoint Venom X. TenPoint’s lowest-priced ACUslide bow, under $1,000.
- Most owner reviews: Wicked Ridge Fury 410 De-Cock. A 29-inch reverse-draw bow, over $1,000.
- Lowest-priced TenPoint: TenPoint Titan 400. 400 fps with a built-in ACUdraw, under $1,000.
- Best budget pick: Wicked Ridge Warrior 400. American-built, 400 fps, under $500.
Who is TenPoint?
TenPoint started on January 4, 1994, as Hunter’s Manufacturing Company in Suffield, Ohio. Rick Bednar founded it with a group of investors and his father, Bill Bednar, an Archery Hall of Fame member. The company took the name TenPoint Crossbow Technologies in 2000. It’s still family-owned: since October 2022, Phil Bednar has been President and CEO, with Rick as Executive Chairman. TenPoint says it designs, builds and tests its crossbows in Mogadore, Ohio.
Wicked Ridge followed in 2010 as TenPoint’s value brand. TenPoint says Wicked Ridge bows are also built in America. TenPoint also bought the Horton crossbow brand’s assets in 2013 and later folded Horton into the TenPoint and Wicked Ridge lines.
TenPoint parts and service are still easy to find, which isn’t true of every brand. Parker, for example, closed in 2018 (see our Parker crossbow reviews). If you’re comparing brands, our Barnett crossbow reviews cover TenPoint’s biggest rival at lower prices.
What sets TenPoint crossbows apart
- ACUdraw built-in cocking. TenPoint first patented its ACUdraw crank in 1996. It’s built into the stock, and TenPoint says it cuts cocking effort to about 5 lb. ACUdraw Silent cocks quietly, and ACUdraw De-Cock adds a button for winding the string back down.
- ACUslide. Introduced in 2020, ACUslide is TenPoint’s patented, newer crank. It cocks silently with about 5 lb of force and lets you de-cock safely at the end of the day instead of shooting a bolt into the dirt.
- Alpha-Nock arrows. TenPoint and Wicked Ridge bows come with, and require, arrows fitted with TenPoint’s Alpha-Nock (or its lighted Alpha-Blaze). Using other nocks may void the warranty.
- Dry-fire protection and good triggers. TenPoint’s first patents, in 1995, included a Dry-Fire-Inhibitor. Current triggers like the S2 and D1 have a 3.5 lb pull and a Dry-Fire-Prohibitor (DFP), which stops the bow from firing without an arrow loaded.
- Warranty. New TenPoint and Wicked Ridge bows carry a Limited Lifetime Operational Warranty for the original owner. Limbs, scopes and cocking devices are covered for 5 years. Strings, cables and cocking cords aren’t covered. You need to register the bow within 30 days.
The trade-off: TenPoint bows cost more than most imports of similar speed, and you’re tied to TenPoint-approved nocks.
The best TenPoint crossbows you can buy today
1. TenPoint Turbo X: best overall
The Turbo X is the fastest, lightest bow in TenPoint’s Turbo line. TenPoint rates it at 415 fps and 157 ft-lb with its 410-grain Pro Elite 400 arrow, from a 230 lb draw and a 12.75-inch power stroke. It weighs 6.8 lb, is 33.25 inches long and measures 9.5 inches axle to axle when cocked.
It comes with ACUslide for silent cocking and safe de-cocking, the S2 trigger, scope struts and a RangeMaster 100 scope with aim points to 100 yards. You also get three Pro Elite 400 arrows and a quiver. TenPoint says Outdoor Life’s 2025 test rated it the most accurate crossbow tested.
It was in stock on Amazon, sold by a third-party seller and shipped by Amazon with free returns.
2. TenPoint Venom X: best value ACUslide
TenPoint bills the Venom X as its lightest and lowest-priced ACUslide crossbow. It’s a little slower than the Turbo X but gives you the same easy cocking and safe de-cocking for less. TenPoint rates it at 390 fps and 138 ft-lb from a 215 lb draw and an 11.75-inch power stroke. It weighs 6.9 lb, is 32.5 inches long and is 9.75 inches wide when cocked.
It has the two-stage S2 trigger, a Pro-View 400 scope with aim points to 70 yards, three Pro Elite 400 arrows and a quiver.
It was in stock on Amazon with the same seller and Amazon shipping as the Turbo X.
3. Wicked Ridge Fury 410 De-Cock: most owner reviews
The Fury 410 is Wicked Ridge’s top model and a reverse-draw design. That allows a 15.5-inch power stroke in a bow only 29 inches long. TenPoint rates it at 410 fps with a 370-grain arrow, or 400 fps and 142 ft-lb with the 410-grain Match 400 arrows it ships with. It’s 9 inches wide cocked but 15 inches uncocked. At 7.5 lb, it’s the heaviest pick.
The ACUdraw De-Cock cocks the bow with about 5 lb of force, and a button lets you de-cock it safely. You also get the D1 trigger with dry-fire protection, a RangeMaster Pro scope (aim points to 60 yards), three arrows and a quiver.
It was in stock on Amazon from the same seller and shipped by Amazon. It has the most owner feedback of any bow on this list.
4. TenPoint Titan 400: lowest-priced TenPoint
The Titan 400 is the cheapest way into a TenPoint-branded bow. It’s rated at 400 fps and 146 ft-lb from a 215 lb draw and a 12-inch power stroke. It’s the lightest bow here at 6 lb, is 33 inches long and is 9.75 inches wide cocked.
It has the ACUdraw Silent built in, which TenPoint says takes about 5 lb of effort. TenPoint doesn’t list safe de-cocking for this bow, so plan on shooting it into a target or field point bag to uncock it. You get the 3.5 lb T5 trigger, a Pro-View 400 scope, three arrows and a quiver.
The Vektra camo version was in stock on Amazon with Amazon shipping. Its rating was mixed, though, lower than the other TenPoints here, so read the recent reviews before you buy.
5. Wicked Ridge Warrior 400: best budget pick
The Warrior 400 is Wicked Ridge’s 2026 entry model and the least expensive way to get an American-built TenPoint product. TenPoint rates it at 400 fps and 146 ft-lb with its 410-grain Match 400 arrow, from a 190 lb draw and a 12.625-inch power stroke. It weighs 6.4 lb, is 33.5 inches long and measures 11 inches axle to axle cocked.
It comes with a lighted Pro-View 400 scope, a six-position adjustable stock and a rope cocker rather than a crank. The Commander 400 adds a built-in ACUdraw, but its Amazon listing had weak ratings when we checked, so we didn’t pick it.
It was in stock on Amazon from a third-party seller. Because it’s new, it had very few ratings, so you’re relying on TenPoint’s reputation more than owner reviews.
Why not the Invader M1? It’s a popular Wicked Ridge, but its Amazon listing had mixed ratings and only a few left, so we left it out.
Buying guide: choosing a TenPoint crossbow
- Cocking system. This is the biggest choice. A rope cocker (Warrior 400) is cheapest but takes real effort. ACUdraw and ACUdraw Silent make cocking easy, but you’ll usually shoot the bow off to uncock it. ACUdraw De-Cock and ACUslide let you cock and de-cock with about 5 lb of force, which is worth paying for if you hunt from a stand or walk out at dark with the bow loaded.
- Forward or reverse draw. Reverse draw (Fury 410) gives a shorter bow with a longer power stroke, but it’s wider uncocked and heavier than forward-draw bows like the Turbo X.
- Arrows and nocks. TenPoint uses 20-inch arrows, like its 410-grain Pro Elite 400 and Wicked Ridge’s 400-grain Match 400. Use only Alpha-Nock or Alpha-Blaze nocks. TenPoint says never to use moon or capture nocks in a TenPoint, Horton or Wicked Ridge bow. Our guide to the best crossbow bolts explains length, weight and nock types.
- Warranty and seller. Register your bow with TenPoint within 30 days and keep your receipt. The lifetime warranty is for the original owner only and doesn’t transfer, so a used TenPoint isn’t covered. Refurbished bows get shorter cover: 3 years for TenPoint, 1 year for Wicked Ridge. Several Amazon listings here are from third-party sellers, so check the seller.
- Budget. Budget under $500 for a Wicked Ridge with a rope cocker, $750 and up for a built-in crank, and $1,000 and up for ACUslide.
If you’d rather have something simpler with no cams or cables, see our guide to the best recurve crossbows. For smaller or younger shooters, see our guide to youth crossbows.
Own an older TenPoint? A note on the models we used to review
This page used to cover the TenPoint Titan Xtreme, Stealth FX4 and Venom, and the Wicked Ridge Invader G3. None is on TenPoint’s website anymore, but a well-kept TenPoint can hunt for years.
- Use Alpha-Nock arrows. TenPoint says Alpha-Nocks are safe in any TenPoint, Horton or Wicked Ridge bow it built, including older ones. Replace any arrows with moon or capture nocks.
- Strings and cables. These wear out and aren’t covered by the warranty. Inspect them every season, buy the set made for your exact model, and have a TenPoint Authorized Service Center fit them if you don’t have a press.
- Warranty status. The lifetime warranty applies only to the original owner, and limbs are covered for 5 years. A bow from 2016 or a used one is probably out of warranty, but an Authorized Service Center can still repair it.
- When to upgrade. If your Titan Xtreme or Invader G3 needs limbs or a new ACUdraw, compare the repair cost with a Titan 400 or Warrior 400.
The bottom line
For most hunters, the TenPoint Turbo X is the one to get: fast, light, easy to cock and de-cock, and well rated by owners. The Venom X gives you the same ACUslide for less, and the Fury 410 De-Cock is the proven Wicked Ridge option. On a tighter budget, the Titan 400 and Warrior 400 get you into an American-built bow, but read their reviews first. For more reviews, visit the Best Crossbow Hunter home page.