In December 2021, TenPoint made history when it introduced the Nitro 505, the fastest reverse-draw crossbow on the market. With a 400-grain hunting arrow, the bow produces velocities exceeding 505 fps, creating 227 foot-pounds of kinetic energy. Nearly as impressive, the Nitro 505 measures an ultra-compact 6 1/2 inches wide from axle to axle when cocked and 30 1/2 inches long, and it weighs 7.9 pounds (without accessories).
TenPoint re-engineered the barrel, string and cables, and cam system to both produce and withstand the extra torque and energy. The bow is brawnier than predecessors but is