CenterPoint Hellion 400 Compound Crossbow
- 400 FPS with a 185 lb draw weight
- 8 inches wide cocked, 12 inches uncocked
- CNC aluminum rails and cams, fiberglass quad limbs
- 12.5 inch draw length, 8.1 pounds
- CP400 lighted nocks are required
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact high-speed compound crossbow built for quick movement, with CNC aluminum rails and quad limbs. It needs lighted nocks, and the arrows described in the text are not in the components list.
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ASIN: B0B25W8X9NModel: Hellion 400Category: Crossbows
Overview
Launching arrows from a narrow, folded-limb layout, the Hellion is CenterPoint's smallest crossbow. Compound cams and fiberglass quad limbs deliver the power, and the composite stock adjusts while the stirrup folds.
Narrow width cocked and a light-for-power build make it easy to carry through brush and tight blinds.
Who it's for
A right-handed hunter tracking through dense cover who values compactness and speed. A buyer expecting a complete package, or someone unfamiliar with high draw weights, should read the listing carefully first.
Pros and cons
- Very compact width when cocked
- High listed bolt speed
- CNC machined aluminum rails
- Folding stirrup and adjustable stock
- Lighted nocks needed separately
- Included arrows unclear
- Heavy draw weight
Performance notes
The compound cams multiply the limb energy so the string stores a large draw weight in a short cocked width. The limbs and a roller retention spring pass that energy to the arrow efficiently. Speed also depends on arrow weight, and the lighted nocks are listed as necessary for it to work properly.
Specifications
| Brand | CenterPoint |
|---|---|
| Model | Hellion 400 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 8.1 poundshigher than 74% of 36 crossbows |
| Archery Draw Weight | 185 poundslower than 63% of 41 crossbows |
| Hand Orientation | Right hand |
| Archery Draw Length | 12.5 incheslower than 71% of 32 crossbows |
| Width | 8 inches cocked, 12 inches uncocked |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bolt speed | 400 FPS |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum rails and cams, composite stock |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Hellion 400 crossbow |
| Other details | |
| Stock | Adjustable composite with folding stirrup |
Closest rivals on specs
Barnett Expedition 405 XP405 Crossbow- Archery Draw Weight 185 vs 210 pounds (-12%)
Excalibur Mag Air Hunting Crossbow- Archery Draw Weight 185 vs 136 pounds (+36%)
Frequently asked questions
What arrows and nocks does the CenterPoint Hellion 400 need?
The description says it needs CP400 lighted nocks to work right. It also mentions three twenty-inch arrows, but the included components list only the crossbow, so confirm.
How wide is the CenterPoint Hellion 400?
It is 8 inches wide cocked and 12 inches uncocked.
Is the Hellion 400 a recurve crossbow?
No. It is a compound crossbow with cams and quad limbs.
Is it left-handed?
The listed orientation is right hand.