The Orion Extreme is actually based on the proven Ventilator platform and offers a forged riser, laminated limbs and titanium fasteners. The length of pull is adjustable from 13” to 14” to allow for a more custom fit for each shooter. There is also an anti-dry fire mechanism as well as an ambidextrous safety. The Kempf-Tec trigger, which is patented, gives an extremely clean break, with almost no creep. There is an option for 1911-style pistol grips should you want to further customize your crossbow later on. To save on weight, they have opted for a non-folding stock. Scorpyd holds the patent for reverse-draw technology and they have pulled out all the stops with the Orion Extreme. This is truly the pinnacle of current crossbow technology in terms of design. See our Crossbow Ballistics Guides section for a complete understanding of how we conducted our tests and why this data matters. Your actual results will vary slightly depending on weather, and significantly with arrow weight change. Use our arrow ballistics calculator for more valuable information.īallistic Data For The Scorpyd Orion Extreme If you decide that being able to take out a main battle tank is something you want out of a crossbow, you are going to be slinging arrows at a sizzling 440 fps. of felt draw, even with the short sled cocker, each and every time you want to fire. Keep in mind that means you are going to be pulling almost 90 lbs. If you decide that you must have the biggest and baddest, you can step up to the 175 lb. At this point, we are talking some serious wallop. This is going to translate to around 158 ft. These are in turn going to be propelling that same projectile at a whopping 420 fps. If you step up to the next level, you are going to be pulling back on a set of 160 lb. of energy, or about an extra 10% (133 ft. That extra 20 fps is going to translate to an additional 12 ft. limbs are going to be able to shoot that same 400+ grain arrow at around 390 fps.
of energy at the muzzle…certainly plenty for just about anything you are going to be willing to get within crossbow range of! limbs are capable of slinging a 400+ grain projectile at an impressive 370 fps. The lowest draw weight, at a modest 110 lbs., will still produce some very impressive numbers. Below we will talk about the energy created for each of the four draw weights available. Given that the higher the draw weight, the more “oomph” it takes to cock it, it is understandable for Scorpyd to offer the Orion Extreme in multiple draw weights to fit each shooter’s needs. They have brought forth speeds which were absolutely unheard just a few short years ago, translating to kinetic energies that one might look to for a trip to Jurassic Park.
Scorpyd has really raised the bar with the new Orion Extreme. Note: the Orion Extreme held a spot on our list of the best crossbows between July 2016 and October 2018. draw fool you, it will still sling arrows at a whopping 370 fps! Don’t let the comparison of the 110 to the 175 lb. To further add to the customization of your Scorpyd Orion Extreme, each crossbow is available in one of four draw-weight configurations.
175 LB COMPOUND CROSSBOW PLUS
The final level is the Scope Plus with the Accudraw system for the ultimate Orion Extreme setup. This includes everything in the base kit, plus a Hawke 1.5-5 x 32mm illuminated reticle scope, a 4 arrow quiver, a Limbsaver sling, Bowjax limb dampeners and 6 Scorpyd SPEC Goldtip Laser III arrows. The next level up is the Scope Plus kit, which actually adds quite a bit in terms of value. The Base Kit includes the crossbow, string stops, a scope rail, sling studs and a short sled cocker.įor an extra couple of hundred dollars, you can order the Base Kit plus the Accudraw system (more on this later in the review), which replaces the short sled cocker with a crank system. It is available in 4 basic package configurations as follows: The Scorpyd Orion Extreme is a crossbow that comes pretty much how you want it, depending on what package you select. Scorpyd Orion Extreme Crossbow Package Contents
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