Thankfully the dry fire safety did its job. I was solely focused on measuring the trigger, and in that tunnel vision, I didn’t load an arrow. While measuring the trigger pull weight at point blank, I inadvertently tested the Flatline 460’s dry fire safety. The Labradar recorded speeds from the firing line to 50 yards. The real-life benefit of that speed is the arrow drops only about 5 inches from 20 to 45 yards. The CenterPunch arrow only lost 30 fps from when it left the bow to when it hit the target at 45 yards. The cool thing about the Labradar is that it tracks the bolt’s speed from the moment it leaves the crossbow until it hits the target. I recorded five shots from the Flatline 460, which averaged 467 fps. Next i used a Labradar doppler chronograph, to see if the crossbow could meet its 460 fps speed claim. Scott Einsmann Rage Hypodermic Crossbow NC (left), SEVR 1.5 (center), and Swhacker Levi Morgan (right). The Flatline 460’s balance point is right at the trigger, which makes it easier to hold steady while shooting unsupported. Shooting off-hand at 45 yards, I was able to keep five-shot groups to 6 inches. Lead sled shooting is a great way to learn a crossbow’s accuracy potential, but how it shoots in hunting scenarios is ultimately what matters most. Read Next: Best Crossbow Broadheads An average group shot during accuracy testing.

I also shot the SEVR 1.5, Swhacker Levi Morgan, and Rage Hypodermic Crossbow NC broadheads into a 1.75-inch group at 50 yards with no deviation from the field points. This is solid performance from a hunting crossbow. With the Flatline 460 resting in a lead sled, I shot five, five-shot groups, which averaged 2.75 inches. Only accurate crossbows are useful, and that’s why I always start my testing at the 50-yard line. Testing the Flatline 460 The author shoots the Flatline 460 off a tripod. The arrows with 100-grain field points weighed 410 grains on my scale. They feature an 84-grain brass insert, 0.001 inch straightness, and use Q2i Fusion Vanes. The Flatline 460 uses 16-inch Evo-X CenterPunch 16 arrows with the Alpha-Nock HP nocks. Typically crossbows require a long powerstroke to produce high speeds, but the Flatine 460 achieves its speed at only 26.5 inches in length, and it’s also just 7.5 inches wide when cocked. Compact Size A look at the cocked width of the Tenpoint Flatline 460. The calibration is done by adjusting the second focal plane’s scope magnification to a setting that corresponds with the crossbow’s speed. This scope’s reticle has graduations from 20 to 100 yards, and it can be calibrated for bow speeds from 300 to 500 fps.

The Evo-X Marksman Elite Scope comes with the Flatline 460 Crossbow Package. 100 Yard Evo-X Marksman Elite Scope The Evo-X Marksman Elite Scope features adjustable speed calibration. The Acuslide also decocks the bow, so you don’t have to fire your crossbow to decock. You can stop cranking at any time without worrying about the handle busting your knuckles or the string flying forward. It clips onto the string with a click and is cranked back until it clicks again. Two 1,800-pound test nylon straps attach to the fire control group, which slides down the crossbow’s rail. Unlike other bulk crossbow cranks, the Acuslide is completely contained within the crossbow’s stock.

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