TenPoint’s NEW Nitro 505 XERO is the Pinnacle in Crossbow Performance

For 2022, industry leaders TenPoint Crossbow Technologies and Garmin® have teamed up to release the new pinnacle in long-range crossbow accuracy and performance — the NEW Nitro 505 XERO. Delivering unheard of speeds of 505 FPS with a 400-grain arrow and featuring the revolutionary ACUslide™ silent cocking and safe de-cocking system, this perfectly balanced reverse-draw crossbow is equipped with the Garmin® XERO® X1i Rangefinding scope to deliver the fastest, most accurate long-range crossbow ever.

The industry’s fastest crossbow, the Nitro 505 XERO measures an ultra-compact 6.5-inches wide and 30.5-inches long and delivers never before seen power of 227 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.

The Garmin® XERO® X1i crossbow scope with built-in laser rangefinder is the first of its kind. This auto-ranging digital scope with 3.5X magnification automatically measures distance to a target. Photo courtesy of TenPoint Crossbow Technologies.

“Teaming with Garmin® allows us to continue our commitment to building the most accurate crossbows for shooting or hunting situations — the Nitro 505 XERO is the fastest, most accurate, and most powerful crossbow ever manufactured,” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint CEO. “To exceed 500 feet-per-second and maintain the durability you’ve come to expect from TenPoint, our engineering team was denied no expense in the research, design and testing phase of this crossbow. All major components were designed to handle this level of power. The Nitro 505 is the most tested TenPoint crossbow ever — with over 25,000 shots put through the design.”

The Garmin® XERO® X1i crossbow scope with built-in laser rangefinder is the first of its kind. This auto-ranging digital scope with 3.5X magnification automatically measures distance to a target. A single button press lets you range game up to 250-yards away and reflective targets up to 500-yards away.

Precise illuminated aim points automatically adjust for both distance and brightness conditions to allow you to see your target, unobstructed by reticle patterns. The days of “gap shooting” with multiple aim points are gone, you need merely to range the target by way of the built-in touchpad on the grip and use the single aiming solution provided by the XERO® X1i.

The Laser Locate™ waypoint projection feature works with compatible Garmin® devices (sold separately) to show you exactly where the target was located when the shot or range was taken, so you can better track game or find bolts. In addition, the scope allows you to create custom bolt profiles with unique aim point stacks for each setup, while its Target Lock and Steady Shot features assist with ranging and aiming performance to help improve accuracy.

TenPoint’s patented reverse-draw bow assembly is the heart of the Nitro 505. This bow assembly is powered by the NEW RX8-Cam™ system that rotates an industry-leading 404 degrees. The new cam system features deeper cable grooves and improved cable spacing which allows for an increased strand count on string and cables for added strength and durability at these unprecedented speeds.

The crossbow’s revolutionary Vector-Quad™ cable technology utilizes four cables instead of the traditional two which eliminates cam lean and generates straight-nock travel leading to same-hole down-range accuracy.

The Nitro 505’s ACUslide features the company’s groundbreaking Auto-Brake Gear System, which allows for silent cocking and safe and controlled de-cocking of the crossbow. The Auto-Brake Gear System features a NEW brake pad designed for more robust braking power, eliminating the potential of losing control which can lead to injury or costly bow damage during the cocking or de-cocking process. While cocking and de-cocking with the ACUslide, the user can remove their hand from the handle at any point, with no other action required — and the handle will stop in place. The cocking system features a NEW Dyneema cocking strap which has been upgraded to handle over 2,000 pounds of force — an incredible 2 times stronger than the previous generation strap. The 7½-inch XTEND Adjustable Crank Handle reduces cocking effort to 5 pounds and stores securely in butt-stock.

A single button press lets you range game up to 250-yards away and reflective targets up to 500-yards away. Photo courtesy of TenPoint Crossbow Technologies.

The reverse-draw design is unmatched in its ability to produce speed and power. The Nitro 505 features a 17-inch power stroke — the longest in the industry. The increased power stroke generates more speed with less draw weight — creating a smoother, quieter shot. The elongated power stroke also keeps the arrow nock engaged with the string for an additional 4-inches compared to traditional crossbows, before release — this is a critical component in performance, yielding the most accurate, highest performing crossbow ever. The center-mounted riser provides superior balance, eliminating the “nose heavy” feel of traditional crossbows and making it easier to hold steady and increase accuracy.

The Nitro 505 features the company’s S1™ trigger. This two-stage, zero-creep design features an advanced roller-sear system that delivers a consistent crisp, 3.5-pound pull. The trigger is equipped with a DFI™ (Dry-Fire-Inhibitor) and is fitted with a nylon-filament arrow retention brush that improves arrow grip and alignment to reduce noise and vibration. An integrated string stop system is also included to further reduce noise and vibration.

The NEW 20-inch -MICRO-TRAC™ fluted aluminum barrel reduces the flight deck surface by 50%. The minimal string-to-barrel contact increases accuracy and provides the longest string life in the industry, surpassing “rail-less” crossbows by hundreds of shots.

The barrel is fastened to the ultra-light, two-piece TECH-X™ stock that features multiple weight reducing cutouts and houses the ACUslide cocking and de-cocking system. The stock also features an elevated cheek piece which provides the shooter with perfect eye level alignment for the XERO® X1i Rangefinding Scope.

Fully assembled, the crossbow weighs just 7.9-pounds (without accessories), measures only 30.5-inches (without stirrup) in length and shoots a supercharged 505 feet-per-second.

Decorated in Veil® Alpine camo, the Nitro 505 XERO ships completely assembled and includes a Ready-To-Hunt package.

The package includes:

  • ACUslide™ cocking and de-cocking system
  • Garmin® XERO® X1i Rangefinding Scope
  • 6-pack of EVO-X® CenterPunch™ Premium Carbon Crossbow Arrows (.001” straightness)
  • Integrated String Stop System
  • 6-arrow Tech Quiver

Nitro 505 XERO MAP:

  • $4,599.99 — Veil® Alpine Camo

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is 100% American owned, operated, and all of its crossbow models are manufactured in Mogadore, Ohio.

For more information, visit www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

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