I am happy to report that CenterPoint provides and recommends standard half-moon-nock arrows for the CP400. By the time I finished sighting in, I was a master at attaching the sled and cocking the crossbow, which is an important consideration when follow-up shots are necessary. It takes only a moment to understand the process, which differs only slightly from typical double-hook ropes. The CP400 package includes a unique sled-design rope cocker that uses two grooves to hold the string while the sled slides along the rail back to the trigger assembly. The integral fluted flange provides additional protection for crossbow shooters with extra-long fingers. The CP400 allows shooters to keep their fingers well away from the rail and string. I have never lost a fingertip while shooting a crossbow, but I know hunters who have, and not one of them said it was a fun experience. I found the pass-through foregrip to be a handy safety feature. I was impressed with the adjustable tactical stock, which locks in place.

No extra hands are needed during the process, and the stirrup flips up when done and stays solidly in place for cocking and carrying. The crossbow essentially becomes its own vise, making installation of the scope and mounts a breeze. Other useful features include the folding stirrup, which came in extremely handy during assembly. The covers are sturdy, tight and silent, even when flipping them up or to the side (shooter’s choice on that one). I don’t use scope caps as a general rule when the weather is favorable, but I do like using them when snow, rain or wind-blown dust become issues. I also like the fact that CenterPoint provides flip-up scope caps with the CP400 package. At just under 32 inches long, the CP400 is one of the most compact crossbows on the market. Up close and personal, the crossbow seems to fit me like a glove, which is precisely what I want when hunting from a blind or out of a treestand.

Also, because I have short arms, I want to be able to set the lockable, adjustable tactical buttstock as far ahead as it will go. Because there is no recoil to consider, I like to have my scope as close to my eye as possible. The CP400 comes with a 3x32 illuminated scope (red and green) that must be mounted by the owner. All tools are provided except a large, flat-head screwdriver for attaching the scope mounts to the Picatinny rail. The owner may have to loosen a few quiver mount screws depending on if he’s a lefty or righty, but the entire process takes less time than it took to write this paragraph. The quiver mount is an ambidextrous, one-screw unit that attached in seconds. The crossbow comes “mostly” assembled, meaning only the scope and quick-detachable quiver need to be installed upon receipt. There is much for hunters to be excited about with the new CP400. The CP400 is “ultra-compact,” only 6 inches wide axle-to-axle when cocked, which makes it as slender as any crossbow on the market, including competitive models priced much higher. A perfect example is CenterPoint’s new CP400. Here are 11 of the top models that are sure to grab their interest.Hunting with today’s innovative crossbows is a pleasure compared to the models that were available just a decade ago. But for those not satisfied with the status quo, there is available a plethora of aftermarket goodies that will take any crossbow to the next level of efficiency - and for savvy retailers the opportunity to cross sell the multitude of crossbow-specific aftermarket accessories available.īe sure you and your staff are up to speed on all the new innovations when horizontal bow buffs pay a visit this year looking for a new horizontal bow. Today’s crossbows are faster than ever, more accurate than ever, more user friendly than ever, and safter than ever - and most come equipped with everything needed to get hunters in the field immediately. The crossbow craze that began a decade or so ago is showing no signs of retreating, as manufacturers dig deep into their bag of tricks to produce new models that outperform those of the past - even the past year. And to provide additional hunting opportunities for archery hunters coupled with the need to control increasing deer populations, many state wildlife agencies have expanded seasons for archery hunters wishing to use crossbows, especially in suburban and urban areas where human-wildlife conflicts and property damage are an issue. Modern crossbows have become all the rage in recent years, as aging archers, bowhunting newbies and time-strapped weekend warriors embrace the ease and efficiency of these horizontal platform, arrow-launching hunting machines.

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