Wicked Ridge range review
Wicked Ridge crossbows: TenPoint's cocking tech, cheaper
Wicked Ridge takes TenPoint's ACUdraw crank systems and puts them in bows built in the same Ohio plant for a fraction of the price. Here is what each model publishes.
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Ranked
Quick picks
| # | Product | Cocked width | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Wicked Ridge Invader M1 De-Cock | 9.5 in | 8.8 | $799.99Amazon |
| Rank 2 |  Wicked Ridge Commander 400 | 11 in | 8.7 | $599.99Amazon |
| Rank 3 |  Wicked Ridge Warrior 400 | 11 in | 8.5 | $499.99Amazon |
| Rank 4 |  Wicked Ridge RDX 410 | 9 in | 8.7 | $899.99Amazon |
| Rank 5 |  Wicked Ridge Fury 410 De-Cock | 9 in | 8.8 | $1,099.99Amazon |
| Rank 6 |  Wicked Ridge Rampage XS | 8.8 | $649.99Amazon | |
| Rank 7 |  Wicked Ridge Match 400 | 8.5 | $69.99Amazon |
Wicked Ridge is TenPoint's value brand, built in the same Mogadore, Ohio plant and fitted with the same ACUdraw crank systems. Four of the six bows here publish 5 pounds of cocking effort from a built-in crank, and two of them de-cock. Speeds run 390 to 410 fps and every model publishes both cocked and uncocked width.
This is the most interesting brand on the site for the hunter this site is built for, and it gets almost none of the attention Ravin and TenPoint get. The reason is the cocking systems. ACUdraw, ACUdraw Silent and ACUdraw De-Cock are TenPoint's designs, TenPoint publishes 5 lb of effort for them, and Wicked Ridge fits them to bows that cost between a third and two-thirds of what the TenPoint equivalents cost.
In detail
Six Wicked Ridge bows, plus the arrow they all ship with
Wicked Ridge Invader M1 De-Cock
5.8 pounds, 9.5 inches cocked, and an ACUdraw De-Cock that backwinds the string so a sit can end without firing a bolt into the dirt. Those three facts in one bow are rare, and the 390 fps top speed is what pays for them. For a hunter who walks a long way in and hunts out of a tight blind, this is the most sensible bow in the Wicked Ridge range.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 390 fps |
| Kinetic energy | 131 ft-lb (410 gr arrow) |
| Cocked width | 9.5 in |
| Uncocked width | 14 in |
| Weight | 5.8 lb |
| Draw weight | 190 lb |
| Power stroke | 13.8 in |
| Overall length | 32 in |
| Cocking aid | ACUdraw De-Cock crank, or ACUdraw 50 sled |
| De-cocks | Yes, backwind the crank handle |
| Included | Pro-View 400 lighted scope, three Match 400 carbon arrows, quiver |
| Built | Mogadore, Ohio |
What it does well
- 5.8 lb is the lightest de-cocking bow on this site
- 9.5 in cocked clears a narrow blind window
- Safe de-cocking without a discharge shot or a discharge target
- Published figures are complete: speed, energy, both widths, weight and power stroke
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.4
- 7.8
- 8.2
- 9.2
- 9.4
- 8.4
Wicked Ridge Commander 400
An American-built 400 fps bow with the ACUdraw crank built into the stock, which TenPoint rates at 5 pounds of effort against a 190-pound draw weight. Both widths are published, which is more than most bows at this price manage, and 11 inches cocked clears most blind windows. The 7.3-pound carry weight is the price you pay for the crank being part of the bow.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 400 fps |
| Kinetic energy | 146 ft-lb (410 gr arrow) |
| Cocking effort | 5 lb |
| Cocked width | 11 in |
| Uncocked width | 14.5 in |
| Weight | 7.3 lb |
| Draw weight | 190 lb |
| Power stroke | 12.5 in |
| Overall length | 35.75 in |
| Cocking aid | ACUdraw crank, built in |
| De-cocks | |
| Included | Pro-View 400 lighted scope, three Match 400 carbon arrows, quiver |
| Built | Mogadore, Ohio |
What it does well
- 5 lb of cocking effort from a crank that is already on the bow
- 11 in cocked is narrow enough for a pop-up blind window
- 146 ft-lb published with the included 410-grain arrow
- Assembled and pre-sighted in Ohio, with a limited lifetime operational warranty
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.4
- 8.4
- 8.0
- 8.4
- 7.2
- 9.0
Wicked Ridge Warrior 400
Same 400 fps and 146 ft-lb as the Commander, nearly a pound lighter, two inches shorter, and several hundred dollars cheaper, because the crank is gone and a rope cocker is in the box instead. At 190 pounds of draw weight that rope leaves you a 95-pound pull, which is the honest trade. If your shoulders are fine and your walk in is long, this is the better buy of the two.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 400 fps |
| Kinetic energy | 146 ft-lb (410 gr arrow) |
| Cocked width | 11 in |
| Uncocked width | 14.5 in |
| Weight | 6.4 lb |
| Draw weight | 190 lb |
| Power stroke | 12.625 in |
| Overall length | 33.5 in |
| Cocking aid | Rope cocker, included |
| De-cocks | |
| Stock | Adjustable, up to 2.5 in |
| Included | Pro-View 400 lighted scope, three Match 400 carbon arrows, rope cocker, quiver |
| Built | Mogadore, Ohio |
What it does well
- 6.4 lb carry weight with 400 fps and a 146 ft-lb figure behind it
- 11 in cocked and 33.5 in overall, so it swings in a blind
- 2.5 in of stock adjustment fits a range of shooters
- American-built at a price where that is unusual
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 6.6
- 8.4
- 8.0
- 8.8
- 8.8
- 9.4
Wicked Ridge RDX 410
A reverse-draw frame 29 inches long and 9 inches wide cocked, with the ACUdraw Silent crank rated at 5 pounds of effort against a 200-pound draw weight. The reverse-draw geometry is what buys the width, and the silent crank is what makes it usable from a seated position. It is a genuinely compact 410 fps bow that does not ask you to pull anything.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 410 fps (370 gr arrow) |
| Kinetic energy | 138 ft-lb (370 gr arrow) |
| Cocking effort | 5 lb |
| Cocked width | 9 in |
| Uncocked width | 15 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lb |
| Draw weight | 200 lb |
| Power stroke | 15.5 in |
| Overall length | 29 in |
| Draw style | Reverse draw |
| Cocking aid | ACUdraw Silent crank, built in |
| De-cocks | |
| Included | Pro-View 400 lighted scope, three Match 400 carbon arrows, string stop system, quiver |
| Built | Mogadore, Ohio |
What it does well
- 9 in cocked and 29 in long: one of the smallest footprints on the site
- ACUdraw Silent cocks quietly and at 5 lb of effort
- 410 fps and 138 ft-lb published with the lighter 370-grain arrow
- Reverse draw moves the mass rearward, which steadies a long hold
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.4
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 9.2
- 7.2
- 8.2
Wicked Ridge Fury 410 De-Cock
The RDX's 29-inch reverse-draw frame with the de-cocking version of the crank and a variable-speed RangeMaster Pro scope on top. 410 fps, 9 inches cocked, 5 pounds of cocking effort and a published 3.5-pound trigger, the only Wicked Ridge figure of its kind in the range. It costs about twice the Warrior 400, and what you are buying is the ability to end a sit without a discharge shot.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 410 fps (370 gr arrow) |
| Kinetic energy | 138 ft-lb (370 gr arrow) |
| Cocking effort | 5 lb |
| Cocked width | 9 in |
| Uncocked width | 15 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lb |
| Draw weight | 200 lb |
| Power stroke | 15.5 in |
| Overall length | 29 in |
| Trigger pull | 3.5 lb |
| Draw style | Reverse draw |
| Cocking aid | ACUdraw De-Cock crank, built in |
| De-cocks | Yes, backwind the crank handle |
| Scope | RangeMaster Pro variable speed, lighted to 60 yd |
| Built | Mogadore, Ohio |
What it does well
- 410 fps, 9 in cocked, 5 lb cocking effort and safe de-cocking in one bow
- A published 3.5 lb two-stage trigger, which the rest of the range does not publish
- The RangeMaster Pro scope is speed-adjustable rather than fixed to one aim-point set
- Complete published spec sheet, including both widths and the trigger
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.6
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 9.2
- 7.2
- 7.8
Wicked Ridge Rampage XS
An ACUdraw crank built into a 31.5-inch bow that shoots 390 fps, from TenPoint's value brand and made in America. One of the least expensive bows on the site with an integrated 5-pound crank, which makes it a default recommendation when your shoulder, not your budget, is the limiting factor. The Commander 400 is the cheaper sibling if you can live with a longer bow.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 390 fps |
| Cocking effort | 5 lb |
| Overall length | 31.5 in |
| Cocking aid | ACUdraw crank, integrated |
| Trigger pull | 3.5 lb |
| Scope | Lighted 3x Pro-View, 20/30/40/50 yd |
| Included | Three Match 400 carbon Alpha-Nock arrows, quiver |
What it does well
- 5 lb cocking effort from a built-in crank at an entry-level price
- 31.5 inches overall is short enough to swing inside a blind
- Made in the United States at a price point where that is unusual
- Safety wings and an enclosed trigger guard keep fingers below the flight deck
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.4
- 7.8
- 8.0
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 9.4
Wicked Ridge Match 400
Six 20-inch shafts at 400 grains with a 46-grain aluminum insert that produces 14 percent front-of-center, which Wicked Ridge claims gives up to 20 percent tighter groups than its previous arrow. Six per pack is the practical detail: that is a full quiver and spares in one purchase.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 20 in |
| Weight | 400 gr |
| Straightness | within .004 in |
| Insert | 46 gr aluminum |
| Front of center | 14% |
| Nock | Alpha-Nock HP with aluminum bushing |
| Vanes | 3.5 in Bohning X Vanes, slight offset |
What it does well
- Six per pack, which is a quiver's worth in one box
- 14 percent front-of-center published, which most makers do not state
- A 46-grain aluminum insert rather than a plastic one
- Alpha-Nock engages the string deeply, which reduces shoot-over
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 8.4
- 8.6
- 8.0
- 8.6
- 9.0
What you are actually buying: a TenPoint with less around it
Wicked Ridge is not a licensed name on an imported bow. The bows are assembled, tested and inspected in Mogadore, Ohio, the same plant that builds TenPoint, and they carry a limited lifetime operational warranty. What gets cut to hit the price is the scope (a 70-yard Pro-View 400 rather than TenPoint's 100-yard RangeMaster), the trigger (most models do not publish a pull weight), and the cosmetic finish.
What does not get cut is the part that brings most people to a crossbow in the first place. If you cannot pull a string, a cheaper scope is irrelevant and a 5 lb crank is everything.
The published spec table
| Model | Speed | Cocked / uncocked | Weight | Cocking | De-cocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury 410 De-Cock | 410 fps | 9 / 15 in | 7.5 lb | ACUdraw De-Cock, 5 lb | Yes |
| RDX 410 | 410 fps | 9 / 15 in | 7.5 lb | ACUdraw Silent, 5 lb | No |
| Commander 400 | 400 fps | 11 / 14.5 in | 7.3 lb | ACUdraw, 5 lb | |
| Warrior 400 | 400 fps | 11 / 14.5 in | 6.4 lb | Rope cocker | No |
| Invader M1 De-Cock | 390 fps | 9.5 / 14 in | 5.8 lb | ACUdraw De-Cock, 5 lb | Yes |
| Rampage XS | 390 fps | ACUdraw, 5 lb | No |
Read that table next to the Ravin one and the difference in publishing discipline is stark. Four of Ravin's six models do not publish a speed figure. Wicked Ridge publishes speed, kinetic energy at two arrow weights, both widths, weight, draw weight and power stroke on every current bow. For a buyer trying to match a bow to a blind window, that is worth more than a brand name.
The three ACUdraw systems, and which one you want
ACUdraw: the crank that cocks
On the Commander 400 and Rampage XS. A crank built into the stock that reduces the effective draw to 5 lb. It cocks and nothing else — there is no backwind, so unloading still means firing a bolt. For a hunter whose problem is strength rather than logistics, this is the cheapest fix on the site.
ACUdraw Silent: the crank that cocks quietly
On the RDX 410. Same 5 lb of effort, engineered to run without the ratchet clatter a conventional crank makes. Noise on the draw stroke is the one thing that will cost you a shot at a deer already in range, and this is the only Wicked Ridge that addresses it. See silent crank cocking devices for the broader comparison.
ACUdraw De-Cock: the crank that unloads
On the Invader M1 and the Fury 410. Backwind the handle and the string comes forward under control. This is the system worth paying for if you hunt from a stand or hunt public land where firing a discharge bolt at dusk is a nuisance, and it is why the Invader M1 costs more than the faster Warrior 400.
Which model is the right one
If this is you, start here
- Shoulder injury, long walk inInvader M1 De-Cock. 5.8 lb carried, 9.5 in cocked, 5 lb to cock and it unloads. The lightest de-cocking bow on this site.
- Tight ground blindRDX 410 or Fury 410. 9 in cocked and 29 in long. Measure your window, then read cocked width and ground blinds.
- Want the crank, want to spend the leastCommander 400 or Rampage XS. A built-in 5 lb crank at the lowest price it is sold at anywhere on this site.
- Healthy shoulders, tightest budgetWarrior 400. 400 fps and 6.4 lb with a rope cocker, which halves the pull to about 95 lb.
- Want everything in one bowFury 410 De-Cock. 410 fps, 9 in cocked, 5 lb to cock, de-cocks, and the only published trigger pull in the range at 3.5 lb.
Where Wicked Ridge falls short
- Trigger figures are mostly unpublished. Only the Fury 410 publishes a pull weight (3.5 lb). The Rampage XS publishes 3.5 lb as well; the Commander, Warrior, RDX and Invader do not.
- Top speed stops at `410 fps`. If you want more, that is TenPoint's shelf, not this one — see fastest crossbows.
- The scopes are 70-yard, not 100-yard. Fine for the ranges most people shoot, and the first thing to upgrade if you stretch out. See best crossbow scopes.
- Carry weight is high on the fast models. 7.5 lb on the RDX and Fury, against 5.8 lb on the Invader. The reverse-draw frame and the crank both cost weight.
- Uncocked width is wide. 14 to 15 in uncocked on every model, which is what has to fit through the blind door and into the case. See crossbow cases.
The running costs
Lower than most. Wicked Ridge bows ship with a scope, three Match 400 carbon arrows and a quiver, and the Match 400 is a standard-nock carbon shaft rather than a proprietary one — so you are not locked into a single arrow line the way a Ravin owner is. Add a target rated at or above 410 fps, broadheads, string wax and rail lube, and you have a hunting kit.
One cost to plan for: the Invader M1 is offered with either the ACUdraw De-Cock crank or the manual ACUdraw 50 sled, and the two are very different products at very different prices. Check which one the listing you are buying actually includes before you order.
Who should buy a Wicked Ridge
Anybody whose first problem is cocking the bow and whose second problem is the budget. That is the overwhelming majority of people who arrive at crossbows late — after a shoulder, after sixty, or after a state opened its archery season to crossbows. Nothing else on this site puts a published 5 lb cocking effort into a bow at these prices, and the fact that they are built in Ohio with a lifetime operational warranty behind them is not a small thing.
If you want 415-470 fps, a 100-yard scope and a published trigger figure on every model, go up the shelf to TenPoint. If you want the narrowest possible bow and price is no object, that is Ravin. If your budget stops around five hundred dollars and you want the package complete out of the box, look at Killer Instinct instead — and either way, what crossbows cost and when prices drop is worth ten minutes before you spend the money.
