![]() The bow itself weighs 7.5 pounds, which means even with accessories it still checks in well under 10. Handling and ManeuverabilityĪt only 26.5 inches long and 7.5 inches wide axle to axle when cocked, the Havoc is easy to maneuver in close quarters, making it ideal for a ground blind or a treestand in tight cover. During the practice round, I fired several shots at both 20 and 30 yards, with all of the bolts hitting dead on. The end result is that the RS440 is capable of launching the EVO-X CenterPunch 16-inch carbon bolts that come with the bow at a lightning fast 440 fps.Īlthough we didn’t practice at longer distances during our sighting-in session when we arrived, I can confirm that TenPoint’s claims of superior accuracy are indeed true. Its reverse draw assembly, which draws the string back through the riser, coupled with its RX7 Cams, which rotate 360 degrees, work together to create a 13.5-inch power stroke, impressive considering the bow’s more compact size. ![]() (Photo by Mark Sidelinger)īilled as “the fastest compact hunting crossbow ever,” the Havoc RS440 was designed to be smooth shooting, hard hitting and fast. × At only 26.5 inches long and 7.5 inches wide axle to axle when cocked, the Havoc is extremely compact, making it easy to hunt with, even in tight spaces. Last year, for example, the company unveiled the ACUSlide, which it calls “the industry’s first silent cocking, safe crossbow decocking system,” and this year it has partnered with Garmin to roll out select crossbow models featuring the Garmin XERO X1i, a laser range-finding scope that provides accurate aimpoints instantaneously to game up to 80 yards away. Originally established in the mid-’90s as Hunter’s Manufacturing, TenPoint has a rich history of innovation when it comes to developing crossbow technologies and related safety features. Hence, I was eager to put the bow to work and see if it was really as good as advertised. With only a day and a half day to hunt, I needed a crossbow that could be set up and sighted in quickly, while at the same time providing me with the confidence that I could seal the deal on some “pork” if a good shot presented itself.įortunately, I was heading afield with the new Havoc RS440, one of TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ signature models for 2021. Such was the case on a recent trip to Florida to pursue wild hogs at Osceola Outfitters. It’s another thing entirely to put them to the test to see how they actually measure up in real life. It’s one thing to hear about all the components and features that make a given crossbow “perfect” for your archery hunting needs.
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