TenPoint Nitro 505 Crossbow
The Nitro 505 is a TenPoint model that is no longer part of the current catalogue, but plenty of them are still in the field and still sold through retailers and the used market. The 505 in the name reflects TenPoint's advertised speed rating for the model. This page explains where it sat in the lineup and points you to the closest bows TenPoint sells now.
Where the Nitro 505 sits
TenPoint rotates its lineup every season, so a model like the Nitro 505 drops off the manufacturer's current-product list while remaining a perfectly good bow to own and hunt. What changes is availability of complete new packages: you are more likely to find it used, or as old stock, than as a current listing. If you already own one, it still takes standard TenPoint service parts, bolts and accessories.
Current models to consider instead
If you are shopping new and the Nitro 505 is what brought you here, the current models that fill the same slot are worth a look. The Turbo X and Venom X anchor the current forward-draw range, the Stealth 450 covers the fast-and-compact slot, and the Wicked Ridge Commander 400 is the value option. The best TenPoint crossbow guide sorts the current lineup by use case.
Keeping an older Nitro 505 shooting
An older bow like the Nitro 505 is only as good as its wear parts. Whatever the model, the string and cables are the components that age, so inspect them before each season. Match your arrows to the bow on the bolts hub, and if you need to cock, de-cock or sight it in, the support section covers each step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nitro 505 still made?
The Nitro 505 is no longer on TenPoint's current lineup, but it still turns up through retailers and the used market. For a new bow, look at the current equivalents linked above.
Can I still get parts for the Nitro 505?
Yes. Strings, cables, bolts and cocking accessories for older TenPoint bows remain available through the aftermarket and service channels.
What current TenPoint model is closest?
It depends on what you valued - speed, weight or price. The best TenPoint crossbow guide breaks the current range down by use case so you can match it.