Ten Point Viper
 

I have had my Viper for a few days now and have shot it a bit. It is my first crossbow so on most points I have no base for any comparisons, but the trigger is good and the bow is accurate and powerful. The cocking and de-cocking features of this bow work as advertised, and they are simple and safe to use

In one instance during sighting in I accidently found out that it will blow an arrow through a pressure treated 2x4 at 20 yards. I would not recommend shooting through 2x4 lumber as it is seemingly tough on arrows. The scope is good for a "Made in China" product and should serve nicely.

The crossbow package came from Wyvern. He was easy to deal with and puts together a fair package. I got a bow from his first shipment of Vipers from Ten Point so I guess I am one of the first to receive a Viper.

How often should I apply rail lube and bowstring fluid (or wax)? I bought the Scorpion Venom products but I am new to this and could use some advice.

apply every 6 to 8 shots....just a very light coating

how well does it group ? & what is the fps ?

t.s - It is approximately 370 fps with a 450 grain Centerpunch arrow (including a 100 grain point) in both the promotional literature and also when shot through one of my chronographs. As for accuracy, frankly I am favorably impressed. When shot from a bench with bags at 40 yards I have to shoot at different dots on the target to keep from ruining arrows. I found that one out the hard way.

BHC - Thanks for the information on the rail lube.

thanks big uncle good to know. right now i'' stick with my wricked ridge crossbow . but when i retire here shortly my end up with a nitro or a viper .again thanks

I just picked up a viper s400 yesterday, apply rail lube every 6 to 8 shots, I guess I have to order an accessory package, anything in particular I should order?

Tony P. - Keep firmly in mind that I know next-to-nothing about crossbows, but I bought a Blazer soft case, extra Center Punch arrows, Scorpion Venom rail lube and bowstring fluid, extra regular Alpha-nocks, and some lighted nocks. The nocks just slip into place and are only held by friction, so I lost one nock quickly. The nocks are easy to change into the lighted version with the purchase of translucent nocks (green, etc.) and the led/battery stick. I think it costs about $5 per arrow to convert to the lighted nock.

One thing I'd recommend, if you don't have one already, is a sling. My sling makes hauling the bow in and out of the woods much easier. I've also found that wrapping up in the sling much as you would with a rifle, and leaning against the tree makes it easier to shoot the bow quite accurately offhand.

I did get the TenPoint neoprene sling. It would be a good sling for carrying the bow but I do not like neoprene slings for shooting. I am a rifle shooter and like a tight sling and find the neoprene slings a bit too stretchy for my taste. Neoprene is great for a carrying strap but mine will soon be replaced with a less comfortable but more stout sling.

I too am a first timer with a crossbow and bought the viper s400. I bought it mostly for the ten point name. The cocking and decocking works great and the bow is very fast and accurate. A bit noisy but it is so fast that I doubt it will come into play unless a long shot is tried. My first shot at a deer was 30 yds and the whack seemed to be right on top of the sound of the bow going off. I love the trigger.

What arrow heads are you fellows using? Mine came with some NAP Killzone crossbow mechanical heads. The NAP heads are solid and accurate, but I would like to find a better head if one is available. I always shoot fixed blade heads with my vertical compound bow and I have always been a bit uneasy shooting the mechanical heads. I have been told that the mechanical heads shoot much better than fixed heads at these higher speeds.

I am using the rage hypodermic 100 grain mechanical. Flies just like the target points and leaves a 2" wound. My shot at 30 yds passed through the deer with a double lung shot. I think it is a good setup on a 400 gr arrow out of a Tenpoint Viper S400.,

I've been using NAP Killzones for around 7 years. Started using them when I bought my Ten Point Titan Xtreme and continue with my Viper S400. Harvested two deer this year with them, the buck fell in his tracks and the doe went 50 yards and crashed. I've had good success with them, and continue to use them. The only negative for me is that the early ones that I purchased were made in the USA, and they have since sent them over seas.