SKU: CPT1007
UPC: 843382004958
The CenterPoint Hornet is a compact mini crossbow built for backyard target shooting, recreational plinking, and small pest control rather than big-game hunting. Weighing 2.32 pounds and measuring just 22.05 inches long, it's a one-handed platform that beginners and casual shooters can pick up and run without a cocking aid. The package ships ready to shoot with a reflex red dot sight, an adjustable rear iron sight, and three 6-inch aluminum bolts. For anyone wanting an affordable entry point into archery before stepping up to a full-size hunting rig, the Hornet covers the basics in a small footprint.
The Hornet runs an 80 lb draw weight through a 6-inch power stroke, pushing its 146-grain aluminum bolts to 191 FPS. Cocking is handled by a break-barrel mechanism that breaks down quickly and engages an automatic safety the moment it's set, which keeps the trigger locked until you're on target. Axle-to-axle measures 17.50 inches uncocked and tightens to 15.50 inches when cocked, and the included 17.33-inch string drives the recurve limbs. The single-action trigger keeps the firing sequence simple, while the stealth black stock and combination of fiberglass, metal, and plastic construction keep the overall weight low. The bundled red dot and adjustable iron sight give shooters two aiming options out of the box.
This is a close-range tool, so plan on backyard distances, small pest control around the property, and teaching newer shooters how a crossbow cycles and fires. Keep a supply of 6-inch, 146-grain aluminum bolts on hand, since the Hornet feeds a single bolt at a time and bolts take a beating against hard backstops. Shooters who outgrow the Hornet and want more speed and range can step into a full-size rig like the CenterPoint AT400 package or browse the rest of our crossbow lineup for hunting-class options.
The Hornet is built around 6-inch aluminum bolts in a 146-grain weight. The package includes three of these bolts, and you'll want spares on hand since the crossbow feeds one bolt at a time and short bolts wear out against hard backstops.
The Hornet fires its 146-grain aluminum bolts at up to 191 FPS, driven by an 80 lb draw weight through a 6-inch power stroke. That puts it in the recreational and small pest control range rather than the speeds you'd want for big-game hunting.
The Hornet is designed for recreational target practice, backyard shooting, small pest control, and beginner archery. With its compact size and 191 FPS velocity, it isn't built for deer or larger game. Shooters wanting a hunting-class rig should look at full-size packages instead.
The Hornet uses a break-barrel cocking mechanism. You break the barrel to set the string, and an automatic safety engages the moment it's cocked, keeping the single-action trigger locked until you're ready to fire. No separate cocking rope or crank is required.
The package includes the Hornet crossbow with a stealth black stock, a reflex red dot sight, an adjustable rear iron sight, and three 6-inch aluminum bolts. It's set up to shoot out of the box for backyard and recreational use.
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