Top Crossbows for 2016

American hunter just published there list of top crossbows for 2016. I am not surprised that Tenpoint is number one on the list.  Tenpoint is located in Ohio and if you ever get the chance to visit there shop I can personally recommend going.

If you would like to check out this year's top crossbows you can see the list here

Crossbow Maintenance

Now is the time of year I really start to practice shooting my Tenpoint crossbow. I like to shoot my Field points up until the end of August then I will switch and concentrate on shooting my broadheads. Here are a few good points to keep in mind when maintaining your crossbow. You can purchase the precision oiler by clicking here

Sighting In My Tenpoint Crossbow

Yesterday afternoon I was sighting in my Tenpoint Crossbow with my new Defender limbs.  I was shooting the new tenpoint 20'' lighted omni nock bolts.

It only took a few shots to get the tenpoint on target.  I was shooting at 20 yards and 30 yards at Falcon Archers.  Saturday is the first day of spring turkey season and I am excited about the opportunity to go hunting again.

I plan on using my shotgun the first day. I purchased an additional Turkey tag, so if I harvest a bird with my shotgun, I can still use my crossbow for a chance at a second Spring gobbler later in the season.

Pro Elite Carbon Bolts

This year I will be shooting the 20 inch Carbon Pro Elite Bolt with Omni-Bright Lighted Nocks from Tenpoint.  They turn off much easier than the Burt Coyote bolts I used the last several years. I picked up a dozen bolts from the factory this week.

The Pro Elite 20-inch 22/64ths diameter Easton® carbon fiber arrow is fletched slightly offset with AAE EP-40 Elite Plastifletch 3 7/8" vanes. It is fitted with a 68-grain brass insert and TenPoint’s neon yellow Superbrite Omni-Nock or Omni-Brite lighted nock. Precision engineered by Easton®, Pro Elite shafts are inspected for straightness to within .003 and hand-sorted for weight tolerance to within two grains per dozen.

*Standard-weight / 425-grains

I was able to get blue and white vanes (Penn State). I am looking forward to sending one into a turkey next month!

Crossbow Maintenance

Its important to check your crossbow for any cracks on the limbs or defects every year. Routine maintenance includes making sure everything is tight and properly lubricated. Tenpoint found a crack in my limb yesterday at the factory and replaced it all under warranty. 

The pro staff at Tenpoint were extremely friendly and made the whole process very easy. It was my first trip to the factory in Ohio but it will not be the last. I plan on taking my crossbow in for inspection and routine maintenance every year.  Check out their tune up special offer HERE

If you are planning to archery hunt turkeys this year, please get your bow or crossbow inspected. Good luck and be safe.

Tenpoint Tune Up

2015 Early Bird Tune-Up Specials

Don't get caught needing repairs or adjustments just before hunting season begins.

TenPoint's 2015 Early Bird Tune-Up Specials offer you a different money-saving opportunity each month from March 15th through June 30th.

2015 TenPoint & Wicked Ridge Early Bird Specials

• March 15th - April 30th: Free return shipping (*excludes hard cases)
• May 1st - May 31st: Free labor
• June 1st - June 30th: 15% off tune-ups and repairs

To take advantage of one of these great offers, follow the steps below:

1. Choose the best offer for you.
2. Mark your calendar or contact us to send you a reminder.
3. Call TenPoint Customer Service for a Return Authorization Number (330-628-9245) or email your request by completing a Return Authorization request form online (Click here for form).
4. Ship your bow with your Return Authorization Number clearly written on the package.

Regardless of which offer you select, TenPoint will carefully examine your crossbow following our Crossbow Service Checklist before returning it.

Congratulations Ed

Congratulations Ed on harvesting this nice six point with a Tenpoint Crossbow today.  Your Rage broadhead sure did it's job on this buck!  Thanks go out to Glenn and Rich from Whitetail Disabled Hunting and Associates for taking this veteran out today.

Glens 8 Point Buck 11/3/2014

Glen Lackey took this great 8 point buck with his Tenpoint crossbow Monday November 3rd.  He was using his favorite Broadheads Rage 100 grains.  They sure did a number on this big mature eight.  Congratulations Glenn on another great trophy buck.

Crossbow Practice

I was able to get in a few practice shots yesterday with my Tenpoint Maverick. The bow is sighted in and ready for the season.  The only thing left to do is shoot my Magnus Buzz Cut Broadheads.

Tenpoint Crossbows

Tenpoint Crossbows has the best customer service going!

 

Thank you for the great customer service ! I called late Tuesday for a new cable slide for my Maverick crossbow and it came today with a new hat! You guys are the best.

 

 

TenPoint Secures Patent on Crossbow Unloading Bolt : The Outdoor Wire

TenPoint Secures Patent on Crossbow Unloading Bolt : The Outdoor Wire

For $8.00 a six pack, I think I will keep using a practice arrow with a field tip for my fall hunts.  That being said, once the ground becomes frozen, I think these arrows will find a place in my quiver.

Last year we shattered two practice arrows shooting the crossbow off into the ground in the late second season. The ground was like cement here in Pa.  Look for a review of these disposable bolts closer to fall.