Great write up FD agree this bow is a winner.
I hesitated a couple months reading and getting feedback. But after going and shooting one I had bring one home with me.
I believe TP has a economical affordable winner with this one.

 

The more I read the more interest I have , you guys need to quit posting

 

I believe you would not have buyers remorse with this one. 😂😂😂 I certainly don’t.

 

I got to see this bow and the legend himself today!

 

This Venom, the 515 and 440 were here at the Sportsmans convention earlier this year and I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at them all. Even before the CBN fanfare, it had all the credentials to be a big hit. It's got the right mix of features, performance and practicality, does it well and at a price point you can't ignore. I can see where the Venom is winning over hunters left and right.

TOTR and Farm Deer are two CBN contributors fortunate to enjoy our hobby at a high level and it's interesting to hear their experience. TOTR will hunt the heck out of it, FarmDeer will get his share of hunting in but without question will shoot it a ton. And we can count on them both passing on what they experience. Keep it coming!

I'll venture a bet Randy and the TenPoint team are working around the clock to up with the demand.

 

I've owned a great many crossbows in my time and like you have found some that just fit very well where others may not for various reasons. For the past years my all time favorites where three specific bows. Tenpoint Viper S400, Excal Rev X and you may be surprised to hear the Barnett TS-370. All of these bows had excellent accuracy, reliability and just made me a better shooter due to the confidence they provided.

I've read all of the posts regarding the Venom X, researched the design features and decided by some very reliable conversations with other members to dive into one. The information was spot on. The features of the Venom X are incredible not only for the value but well thought out. Here are some of my "likes"

• The riser is like the "good ol days" where the cables are yoke style for extreme ease of adjusting cam lean and timing.
• Very little string down pressure providing long serving life.
• Anti-Dry Fire (a long desired feature)
• Scope Struts ( I know a guy) This is very important for us electro optic users due to weight. My ATN comes in just over two pounds and has proven to deflect most bows without additional support.
• Integral cranking system that woks much better than the original version.
• The S2 rigger is a crisp and clean 2 stage.
• I'm not a big "total weight" guy for the fact I'm old and use either a pod or shooting rail however it is very lite bow. (except for the ATN)
• Balance is very good for a forward draw design.

I shoot a lot. 35 times minimum every day mainly from 50 to 100 yards for honing my skill. I can honestly say this bow performs as good as any other bow to date. The shot is smooth and the trigger break is perfect for those long range shots where you need a clean break.

The Venom handles arrow weights of 425-450 very well out to 100. The heavier arrows also provides less shock and one would expect longer life on the limbs (not that TP has issue with limb failures)

Not sure where a person can buy an American made crossbow with all these features and performance for around a 1,000 bucks. Incredible value!
Now exceeding 125 shots, the S&C's are like new. Cocking system is the same first time to now. THE ADF is what sold me on this bow beyond value and performance.
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50 Yards
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100 yards (slight pull on the third shot, my bad)
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The Venom X is the "Real Deal" in performance and value.
You would not be disappointed.
Aim Small, Miss Small
FD

Nuff said and agree with everything FD has shared. Facts, legit, and I'll throw in bad ass setup.

 

Man that’s a sharp looking bow

 

I’m hoping cabelas or scheels will have one to look at, maybe? This maybe a next bow to look at or a killer instinct. May have to give up one of my TS 370’s

 

They should. Both of the local stores (Cabelas and Shceels) here have at least 1.

 

I agree with what FD said, it is an awesome bow. It just feels good to shoot. Feels like quality, not a piece of plastic.
And I cant wait to show it to a doe in a few weeks when our season opens.

I Just need to decide on my arrow choice.

 

The Venom, Viper and Stealth all have the same stock and will shoulder very similarly. The Venom will be the lightest.

 

I haven’t shouldered any of the mentioned. Only TS 370 and Rev X. I’ll see if Cabela has the viper or stealth.

 

Roger like at your house close?😂

 

Have to travel next week, checked a Cabela's nearby and there is a Venom in stock, may have slip over before I leave and get my hands on it. Keep saying don't in my head but the willpower is weak on this one

 

You wont leave the store without it!

 

I'm glad to see renewed interest in bows with reasonable speeds. It seemed that everyone was chasing speed. I hope this sends a message to bow companies that people don't only buy speed. There are several other things that matter also, especially if you are in the bush.

 

Amen. Excellent statement 👏

 

I’m hoping shoulder the Venom X again this week and hope I don’t feel like being rush!

 

Neighbors got one inbound, looking forward to checking it out.

 

If you do you will be infected. Facts!

 

Jay your right maybe the Venom has better balance, making it feel lighter.

 

What scope is on your TS? Gotta strip em down to bare bones. The venom X is 3.5 inch narrower. I am sure that doesn't hurt.

 

One with Oracle X the other Hawke xb30 pro

 

I stopped at a local store just to shoulder the Venom to see how it felt. They had a couple Ten point reps in the store and had a pretty good sale going on. They had one camo version left now they have none.
Last night I had to shoot it alongside the Revx. Right now, I'm not sure which one will be the backup. I need to get a new scope for both of them I recently suffered an injury to my dominate eye the reticle in the Revx scope just doesn't work for me. The Ten point ProView 400 dots are easy to pickup but the scope is not speed adjustable and the preset dots don't quite lineup beyond 30.
Both bows shoot great I bought both of these because I'm trying to switch to left-handed shooting since my left eye is still good. I plan to shoot a bunch and wanted something that didn't eat the strings and cables.

 

That will happen when you try a VX it has the tendency to follow you home.😂

 

Ok farm deer I got a venom x coming in a couple days and was wondering what your using on the cables and slide for lube.

 

Make sure to lube and wax the cables where they go the cable slide. I recently started using Scorpin Silicon Wax. I also use the Scorpin Venom lube in rail, strings and cables.

 

Thanks Tom and triple creek. I figured it was time for a new one. Been shooting the nitro x for I think 7 years. My better have shoots the turbo s 1 .

 

Just ordered mine today from Wyverns with the Hawke 2-7 XB30 Scope. Excited for it to get here.

 

Same here. I ordered mine this morning from Mainstreet. Was going to replace the RevX I just sold with a Siege RS425, but then decided I would save some money and try out the Venom X.

 

Just hit 500 shots with the Venom. Original strings and cables. Serving is about 50% life. Cables like new. Impressed to say the least.
Shot 10.4, 11.3, 11.7 and 9.2 GPI plain carbons out of her and shot everything extremely well. From 423 gr on the 9.2 to 480 gr on the 11.7 woven, the bow just shoots them all very well.

Tenpoint sure did hit a homerun with this bow. This is a great performing bow for a thousand bucks. I think they call that value!
FD

 

It sounded like people with serving wear issues on a few Venom Xs was from a tag on the cable serving and not a problem with the bow. So after 500 shots, cocking still working with no clicking or clacking? I shouldered one yesterday and it does fit nicely!

 

I have about 450 shots one of mine. I have same experience as Farm Deer, although I would guess my serving closer to 75% good. Just a bit of fraying where cable goes through slide nothing I am concerned about. I attribute that to not lubng and waxing that area as well as I should have early on.