Best Budget Pick
Wicked Ridge Commander 400
$599Wicked Ridge has a devoted following among hunters who want TenPoint quality without the flagship price tag. The secret is no secret at all: as one long-time owner explains, it's “a wicked ridge made by ten point, same body just updated limbs and crank is included around $600.” Outdoor Life's crossbow editor confirms this directly, noting that Wicked Ridge “basically sells TenPoint models of a couple years ago that have been rebranded and re-priced — still great quality, shoot great.” For hunters who want American-built reliability, Gordon Glass limbs, and a complete ready-to-hunt package, the Commander 400 is the obvious choice when budget is a real concern.
what experts say
- >“Best Value: Wicked Ridge Commander 400”— Field & Stream
- >“American-built for unmatched reliability, the Wicked Ridge Commander 400 combines serious speed, precision accuracy, premium components, and hassle-free cocking at a price that makes premium performance accessible to everyone.”— CrossbowExperts
- >“I view TenPoint as the maker of the most advanced crossbows on the planet... The Ohio company's sister brand, Wicked Ridge, basically sells TenPoint models of a couple years ago that have been rebranded and re-priced. They're still great quality, shoot great, and feature newer technology—just not the newest tech.”— Outdoor Life
- >“You can either choose an inexpensive crossbow under $500 with a high limb failure rate, or you can invest in a reliable Wicked Ridge crossbow that costs $500+ and comes with Gordon Glass limbs.”— Wicked Ridge product page
what the community says
- >“I've used my old tenpoint titan tl7 for about ten years and a few sets of strings before I started noticing accuracy issues so I upgraded to a wicked ridge made by ten point, same body just updated limbs and crank is included around $600”— r/Archery
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Field & Stream Best Value award winner in 2026 crossbow test
- +Premium Gordon Glass limbs — same quality used on much more expensive models
- +Built-in ACUdraw crank cocking device included in the package price
- +400 fps with 400-grain arrow delivers adequate hunting performance
- +American-built with TenPoint's manufacturing standards at a fraction of the cost
[-] what's not
- -14.5-inch uncocked width is wider than premium compact competitors
- -Entry-level scope compared to higher-priced models
- -Lacks the newest cam technology and accuracy features of flagship TenPoint bows
