Ten Point Viper
03-21-2020, 05:58 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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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.
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.
03-31-2020, 11:49 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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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.
BHC - Thanks for the information on the rail lube.
04-09-2020, 09:02 AM
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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.
04-10-2020, 01:20 AM
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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.
04-10-2020, 07:52 AM
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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.