Table of Contents
If your crossbow came with the ACUslide cocking device, you can use the ACUslide to safely de-cock the crossbow. If your crossbow does not have the ACUslide cocking device, the safest way to de-cock it is to shoot a practice arrow into a target or to use TenPoint’s Crossbow Discharge Arrow.
Can you Uncock with ACUdraw?
don’t use your ACUdraw to uncock your crossbow. It is dangerous to do so because you must disengage the safety pawl to crank counter-clockwise. don’t crank your ACUdraw without first engaging its safety pawl (lever).
Can you use half moon nocks on TenPoint crossbows?
No. Use of a moon or capture nock out of any of our crossbows will void the warranty. If your crossbow requires that you use Alpha-Nocks, you cannot substitute a standard moon or capture nock in its place.
What crossbows can be Decocked?
Comfortable to carry and smooth to shoot, the Katana series is the only compound crossbow that you can DECOCK simply and safely.
Can you use alpha nocks on any crossbow?
The Alpha-Nock can be used in any TenPoint, Wicked Ridge, or Horton Crossbow Innovations crossbow. Use of the Alpha-Nock in any of these crossbows will not void the warranty, even if your crossbow originally required the use of a flat nock or Omni-Nock.
What’s the difference between ACUdraw and ACUdraw pro?
The ACUdraw PRO converts crossbow draw weights to 8.5-pounds of effort. It features a newly designed internal gear system that silently cocks the crossbow and reduces the number of cranks needed to do so. Draws most crossbows 43% faster than the ACUdraw model. 4-ounces lighter than the ACUdraw model.
Can you Uncock a crossbow?
Never use a cocking or uncocking device to uncock the crossbow unless it is specifically recommended to do so by the manufacturer. The recommended method of uncocking a crossbow is to shoot an arrow from the cocked crossbow into a safe backstop.
Do you have to use alpha Nocks with TenPoint crossbows?
All TenPoint and Wicked Ridge crossbows require the use of an Alpha-Nock arrow. Failure to do so will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
What is an Alpha-Nock arrow?
Alpha-Nock features a deep bowstring groove a large smooth radius base and elongated ears resulting in straight nock travel and precision down-range accuracy while minimizing string serving wear. 400-grain finished arrow is designed for use on most crossbows that shoot a 20-inch arrow.
Can I use Alpha Nocks instead of Omni?
can i use those alpha nocks with omni brite 2.0 lights on my pro lite arrows ? Answer: Yes, Alpha Nock will adapt to all 2.0 nock receivers.
What crossbow does Daryl use?
Crossbow used by Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon on the television series, The Walking Dead. Black Horton Scout HD 125 crossbow with black nylon shoulder strap and three arrows in holder attached to the front of the bow. Daryl Dixon, played by Norman Reedus, uses this crossbow throughout the series as his preferred weapon.
What is the fastest crossbow on the market?
The Fastest Crossbow – TenPoint Vapor RS470 This crossbow is not only the fastest crossbow on the market, TenPoint is also known for its revolutionary ACU crank-cocking devices, they also equipped the Vapor RS470 with the latest ACUslide crank-cocking device.
How many crossbows has Daryl had?
Daryl has used 3 different crossbows over the course of the show, namely the Horton Scout HD 125, the Stryker StrykeZone 380 and the PSE Fang 350.
Are crossbow nocks interchangeable?
Not every nock is interchangeable between different crossbow manufacturers. The Omni-Nock from TenPoint Crossbows works perfectly every time, regardless of which arrow you choose to shoot or which vane is placed into the barrel of the crossbow.
Are Omni nocks discontinued?
Answer: TenPoint arrows with the Alpha Nock will work on any one of their current crossbows, and on any they have made previously. From my understanding, TenPoint’s Omni Nocks are discontinued as of this year (2020).
Does Horton still make crossbows?
In announcing the sale, CEO Rick Bednar of TenPoint said in a press release the Horton crossbow operation no longer exists and TenPoint will not make or service any previous Horton crossbows.
Is it OK to leave a crossbow cocked overnight?
Do not leave your crossbow cocked for longer than a 24-hour period, as premature stretching of the string and cables may occur, leading to a loss in crossbow performance.
Why is my crossbow so hard to pull back?
The shape of the bow contributes to its spring force, and the configuration or type of crossbow you have will affect how easy or difficult it is to pull back. The bow’s construction affects pull back difficulty because of the density and tensile strength of the materials used.
How long will a crossbow string last?
A: There is no set amount of time for a crossbow string. Many factors contribute to the life of your crossbow string. The care and maintenance of your crossbow string is a large factor on how long it will last. A good rule of thumb is to change your crossbow string every 2 years but most seem to go 4-5 years.
What replaced Omni Nocks?
TenPoint has determined that use of the Alpha-Nock in the new ultra-narrow crossbows leads to 28% better accuracy as compared to using the Omni-Nock. Alpha-Nocks are now required for use on all crossbows in TenPoint’s 2019 line-up, and they are included with the arrows in every TenPoint-branded bow package.
How do I turn off alpha Brite?
To deactivate the Alpha-Brite lighted nock, you simply remove the nock and LED unit from the arrow and pull the lighted end of the LED unit until the light turns off.
Is the half moon nock the same as alpha Nock?
Alpha-Nocks have several easy to miss features that make a big difference. Typical “half moon” or “crescent” style nocks can be pinched by narrow bows, but the taper on the Nock prevents this as well. The Alpha Nock features elongated ears, a deep bowstring groove, and smooth edges to avoid nock pinch.
Who makes Omni Nocks?
Mogadore, OH. Two years after introducing its revolutionary, Omni-Brite™ lighted nock system for crossbow arrows, industry leader, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, has introduced a substantially improved version called the Omni-Brite 2.0.
