Experts recommend TenPoint Viper S400 more than Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock
As of 5 Jan 2025, experts prefer TenPoint Viper S400 over Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock, but both Crossbows have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, TenPoint Viper S400 received 3 recommendations: from lindaperhacs.com (10 Feb 2024), Deer & Deer Hunting (26 Feb 2021) and web1.ursuline.org. By contrast, Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock received only 2 recommendations from Field & Stream (18 Oct 2024) and Outdoor Life (3 Oct 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Crossbow | Field & Stream  | lindaperhacs.com  | Deer & Deer Hunting  | huntinggiant.com  | Bow Hunting  | Crossbow Joe  | Target Crazy  | 10k Reviews  | Outdoor Life  | web1.ursuline.org  |
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| 8 | - | Check price |  TenPoint Viper S400 The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, low noise level, compact size, safety features, and durability, making it an ideal choice for hunters and target shooters. | - | 14 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 |
| 22 | - | Check price |  Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9
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Endorsement summary:
- On 10 Feb 2024 lindaperhacs.com ranked TenPoint Viper S400 as #14
Rank Crossbow Comment ... ... ... #14 out of 16 TenPoint Viper S400 A Lightweight & Highly Maneuverable Crossbow... ... ... Source: www.lindaperhacs.com - On 26 Feb 2021 Deer & Deer Hunting ranked TenPoint Viper S400 as #5
Rank Crossbow ... ... #5 out of 9 TenPoint Viper S400 ... ... Source: www.deeranddeerhunting.com - web1.ursuline.org ranked TenPoint Viper S400 as #9
Rank Crossbow Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 15 TenPoint Viper S400 Best Crossbow for Deer Hunting... ... ... Source: web1.ursuline.org - On 18 Oct 2024 Field & Stream ranked Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock as #5
Rank Crossbow ... ... #5 out of 6 Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock ... ... Source: www.fieldandstream.com - On 3 Oct 2024 Outdoor Life ranked Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock as #9
Rank Crossbow ... ... #9 out of 12 Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock ... ... Source: www.outdoorlife.com
After counting and adding up the 102 expert endorsements of the January rankings, TenPoint Viper S400 outranks Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock. This is not to say that Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock is a bad option. Like TenPoint Viper S400, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, TenPoint Viper S400 outranks Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock by 14 positions. This indicates that, as of 5 Jan 2025, TenPoint Viper S400 is more critically acclaimed than Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock.
| Rank | Change | Price | Crossbow | Field & Stream | lindaperhacs.com | Deer & Deer Hunting | huntinggiant.com | Bow Hunting | Crossbow Joe | Target Crazy | 10k Reviews | Outdoor Life | web1.ursuline.org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Ravin R29X Sniper The Ravin R29X Sniper crossbow is highly praised by experts for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it a top choice for hunting and shooting activities. | - | - | 1 | - | - | 10 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $2600 |  TenPoint Flatline 460 The TenPoint Flatline 460 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it an ideal choice for hunters in need of a fast, accurate, quiet, compact, and reliable crossbow. | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Barnett Whitetail Hunter II The Barnett Whitetail Hunter II crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, making it a great choice for hunters of all skill levels, with its Trigger Tech trigger system, velocity range, compact size, and safety features. | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 9 | - | 11 |
| 4 | - | $530 |  Barnett Hypertac 420 The Barnett Hypertac 420 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, safety features, and durability, making it an excellent choice for precision shooting and hunting. | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Forgotten Hunter | 88 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews |
88 |
| Lowest score by Forgotten Hunter | 88 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
From Seller:
- MICRO-TRAC BARREL: Reduces string-to-rail contact by an incredible 50% - leading to increased accuracy and the longest string life for hunting crossbows; 7. 2" Width for each to store and carry
- S1 TRIGGER: 2-stage, zero-creep design features a roller sear system that sets a new standard in high performance crossbow accuracy; delivers lightning fast speeds up to 400 FPS
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From Seller:
- Raider 400 De-Cock, ACUdraw De-Cock, Multi-Line Scope
- Raider 400 De-Cock, ACUdraw De-Cock, Multi-Line Scope
- Raider 400 De-Cock, ACUdraw De-Cock, Multi-Line Scope
- Raider 400 De-Cock, ACUdraw De-Cock, Multi-Line Scope
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