Wicked Ridge NXT 400

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TenPoint is releasing two brand new crossbows this year in TenPoint’s Wicked Ridge line; the Wicked Ridge NXT 400 and the Blackhawk 360. We have already review the Blackhawk 360 and now we have finally gotten our hands on the NXT 400.

The Ready-to-Hunt Package package includes the Wicked Ridge NXT 400 with ACUdraw, 3x Pro-View Scope, 3-arrow Instant Detach Quiver, 3 Pro Elite 400 carbon arrows with practice points.

• Size and Weight

The Wicked Ridge NXT 400 is an ultra-compact crossbow measuring a total length of 33inches (without stirrup), and a width of 11.3 inches (axle-to-axle). TenPoint’s Narrow Crossbow Technology (NXT) bow assembly is responsible for the ultra-narrow 6 inches wide when cocked. Making the NXT 400 the narrowest Wicked Ridge crossbow TenPoint developed thus far. Such a compact 400 fps crossbow in this price range is very impressive.

The NXT 400 is ultra-compact and highly maneuverable, making it an ideal crossbow for use in tight spaces such as hunting blinds or tree stands. If you want to check out a crossbow that is even more compact then I would recommend checking out our review of the Ravin R26.

It has an axle-to-axle width of 5.75 inches once cocked. The Ravin R26 is also more than twice the price of that of the Wicked Ridge NXT.

Design and Construction

It is a forward draw crossbow that looks very similar to TenPoint’s Stealth NXT, which is of course also built with Narrow Crossbow Technology (NXT).

The bow assembly of the NXT 400 consists of an aluminum riser, TenPoint’s TRI-LOCK limb pocket system, and two 200 pound durable DUAL FLEX limbs powered by a maximum rotation cam system with high-quality XR6-Cams.

The Vector-Quad cable system utilizes four cables instead of the traditional two for increased strength and stability, this reduces cam lean and cable stretch and enhances downrange accuracy.

The NXT 400 features a bullpup (FSB) stock, which is made from PolyOne OnForce. These long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composites provide a high strength-to-weight ratio. The stock is built with optimal comb-height and length-of-pull.

Sound and Vibration

TenPoint made sure that the NXT 400 is as silent as possible. They installed a string stop system on the crossbow into the end of the barrel. The flight rail fits with a string stop system and the CNC-machined aluminum barrel also helps to reduce noise and vibration.

Pro-View Scope

TenPoint decided to accompany the Wicked Ridge NXT 400 with a 3x Pro-View scope. This lightweight aluminum scope is 8.5-inch long and features fully-coated 3x optics. The scope has 3 crosshairs and four dots that are calibrate for 20-, 30-, 40-, and 50-yards. The fourth dot is free-standing, just below the 40-yard crosshair.

You can use this scope with black dots (in a non-illuminated state) or you can turn the illumination on. The dots illuminate in either a red or green color, with varying degrees of intensity. Just remember to turn the light OFF each time you use it.

T5 Trigger

This is built with TenPoint’s 3.5-pound T5 trigger assembly house, in a lightweight machine aluminum trigger box. The auto-engaging trigger features a smooth pull with a crisp, consistent break. The trigger system gives more control over the trigger resulting in better arrow groupings.

Safety

The Wicked Ridge NXT 400 comes with all the safety features you would want a crossbow to have. The T5 trigger assembly has a dry fire inhibitor, which prevents the crossbow from dry-firing if an arrow is not load properly.

The T5 trigger system also has an auto-engaging safety mechanism. It automatically places the trigger mechanism in the “SAFE” position after the string is cock.

The Weaver-style dovetail fits with a nylon-filament arrow retention brush that improves arrow grip and alignment.

The flight deck has safety wings that prevent your hand or fingers from entering the release path of the bowstring. They also helo to reduce noise and vibration.

ACUdraw

The Wicked Ridge NXT 400 comes with a built-in ACUdraw cocking mechanism that is fully integrated into the stock. This cocking system is one of the safest and user-friendly cocking systems on the market. The cocking mechanism reduces draw weight to 5 pounds when operated manually and draws the bow accurately every time. It can effortlessly be cock by anyone and all ages.

Arrows and Quiver

TenPoint’s Pro Elite 400 crossbow arrows is of carbon and fletch slightly offset with 3.5-inch Bohning X Vanes. They are 20 inches long and weigh 400-grain. Pro Elite 400 arrows fit with an aluminum insert, feature 3.5-inch Bohning X Vanes, and come with TenPoint’s Alpha-Nock.

The shafts have a straightness to within 0.003-inches and are being check for weight tolerance to within 2-grains per dozen.

he 3-Arrow Instant Detach Quiver is lightweight and durable. The quiver holds a total of 3 arrows.

Speed and Accuracy

The Wicked Ridge NXT 400 shoots Pro Elite 400 carbon arrows at 400 feet-per-second with 142 FP KE. That’s a lot of power for such a compact crossbow.

We range tested the Wicked Ridge XRT 400 with two different arrows; the Pro Elite 400 Carbon Arrows (400-grains) and Wicked Ridge XX75 Aluminum Arrow (435-grains).

With the Pro Elite 400 arrows we measured a top speed of 401.2 feet-per-second, 389 fps being the average.

With the Wicked Ridge XX75 arrows, we measured a top speed of 382.4 feet-per-second, 373.2 being the average.