Quick take
If you want “fastest on the range” bragging rights without sketchy cocking/decocking, the Nitro 505 is it. It couples true top-tier speed with TenPoint’s safe de-cock system and an excellent two-stage trigger. It’s heavy and loud compared with slower rigs, and you’ll pay for arrows/strings—but if you hunt open fields or want serious kinetic energy for longer ethical shots, nothing else in TenPoint’s line hits this hard.
Pros
- Blazing speed and downrange energy (excellent for flatter trajectories)
- ACUslide lets you safely cock/decock with control (no “let go and pray”)
- S1 two-stage trigger breaks clean for a crossbow (helps groups)
- Micro-Trac style barrel reduces string-to-rail contact (better string life)
- Premium fit/finish; TenPoint’s bolts and optics ecosystem is dialed
Cons
- Expensive bow + accessories; arrows and strings wear faster at this output
- Heavier than midrange crossbows; balance favors stand/blind more than spot-and-stalk
- Louder shot report—plan to add quality dampeners
- Best accuracy requires premium bolts and careful tune (nock/insert consistency)
Who it’s for
Open-country deer, hogs, and Western hunters who prioritize speed + energy and will accept extra weight, noise, and cost.
Alternatives
- TenPoint Flatline 460 (shorter, lighter, still blistering)
- Ravin R500 (compact, super fast—different ecosystem)
- Wicked Ridge RAZOR 410 (budget-friendlier, slower)