Just ordered a CP400...!

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Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · Dec 16, 2019

I have the Sniper 370 with the trigger worked already, so not new to Centerpoint. I held a CP400 yesterday and feels great! Just ordered myself one. Does anyone know how to switch the arrow retainer to the brush style? Also which one should I order? TIA!

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TX_RDXguy

· #2 · Dec 18, 2019

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I think you got some of this info. from our Conversation Cory but for the sake of the folks here thinking about a CP400 and this same change, I'll add some detail.

Putting a brush on a CP400 or any of the 2019 CenterPoint bows made by ManKung is not terribly difficult. It takes time, a drill press and some special tools. Not pictured are vernier calipers, marking tools a drill press and bits.

Metalworking hand tool Tool

I use TenPoint's brush (part number HCA-108). This is a high quality brush that should last a very long time. In many cases, the lifetime of the xbow.

I size the brush to fit each bow. In the case of the CP400, it means shortening the brush's plastic base to about 1/2" height. You need to locate it on the rail so it rides the arrow correctly. 1.25" to 1.5" back from the front edge of the rail is good. Centering it on the rail, drilling the mounting holes and counterboring is an exacting process.

Machine Machine tool Tool accessory

Gun Bow and arrow Airsoft Trigger Airsoft gun

Gun Airsoft Shotgun Trigger Air gun

This whole process takes me about 2 hours to do.

If you like to tinker, this is a good project.

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Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 18, 2019

Wow, thanks for the detailed head up! Maybe I’ll just save up and send it to you, I just hated the idea of the cost of shipping the whole bow. I don’t suppose there is a dovetail out there already meant for a brush that would bold onto the cp400...?

TX_RDXguy

· #4 · Dec 18, 2019

Not that I'm aware of Cory. The brush is nice but the trigger is much more important and that is as complicated to do and the bow is necessary.

Shipping isn't too bad if you pull the scope and butt stock.

RS from OH

· #5 · Dec 19, 2019

Corycarlo said:
Wow, thanks for the detailed head up! Maybe I’ll just save up and send it to you, I just hated the idea of the cost of shipping the whole bow. I don’t suppose there is a dovetail out there already meant for a brush that would bold onto the cp400...?

I sent Rich a CP Amped a few weeks ago. I received it in the mail and took it to the post office the next day and had around 35.00 in shipping it to him. That was everything in the box like it came from the manufacturer.

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Fletcher

· #6 · Dec 19, 2019

Good luck with the new bow.

Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 19, 2019

Fletcher said:
Good luck with the new bow.

Thank you

Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 19, 2019

Anybody have an idea what the scope that comes with the cp400 is worth? Brand new

TX_RDXguy

· #9 · Dec 20, 2019

Corycarlo said:
Anybody have an idea what the scope that comes with the cp400 is worth? Brand new

The CP 4X32 illuminated scope is on sale right now for $52.49. They are $15 - $40 on eBay so that should give you an idea. You might just keep it as a backup.

Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 20, 2019

Ok, thanks for the heads up. I’ll be selling it, only because I run a slightly heavier arrow and a scope with a single dot. On my sniper 370 I use the red hot pin point. I’ve never missed or made a bad shot, I love the added confidence of where I put the dot in where the arrow is going to hit.(range-dial-shoot). I may run the hha optimizer on this crossbow

Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 21, 2019

OK! UPDATE: Got to shoot my CP400 today and I must say that I’m really liking it! Very accurate, easy to cock, and very quite. I’m not sure why some people are having cocking issues or chewing up their string, but I had no issues today at all with about 50 shots taken. I will be changing the scope as I am so use to a single dot scope that I dial for yardage that anything with multiples points just feels congested to me, however the included scope is indeed, very nice. Now for the one and only thing that isn’t great and will make me miss my 370 sniper is the worked over trigger! After a while I was use to this trigger, but it is heavy, and long, almost a two breath trigger as said before.lol. I’m sure at some point I’ll be sending it down to Texas but until then, it’s still a pretty amazing bow and I’m really enjoying it!!

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TX_RDXguy

· #12 · Dec 22, 2019

It's a major jump up from the Sniper Cory and congratulations!

Take a look at the Sig Sierra3 scopes. That would be the perfect topper for your CP400.

Optical instrument Monocular Spotting scope Photography

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Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 22, 2019

Thanks bud! It sure is an upgrade. Contacted crosman the other day and they say mid January they will have the crank setup for the CP400. I’m thinking crank, trigger job, and scope I’ll be happy. For now I think I’m going to put my Parker red hot pin point on it.

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thomaskelley

· #14 · Dec 24, 2019

Good luck with your new xbow! I like the looks of the CP400!

Corycarlo

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 24, 2019

thomaskelley said:
Good luck with your new xbow! I like the looks of the CP400!

Thank you sir! Going out for second season archery here in pa to fill more deer tags. Will report back with what I get and how it performs.

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