Accuracy. We shot six, three-bolt groups at 50 yards from a bench with a lead sled for our accuracy testing. The R500 averaged a 2.7-inch group, and the TenPoint averaged a 3.08-inch group. You can buy a more accurate crossbow, but both produced acceptable field point accuracy.

Feel when shouldering the r500. It is well balanced and not front heavy. The trigger area is large enough to accommodate heavy winter gloves. The fit and finish and detail of the r500.

500 FPS The R500E fires arrows at 500 FPS with extreme accuracy on every shot.

The materials used will be inferior, and the crossbow will not have the power and accuracy that most avid hunters are looking for. Ravin crossbows are an unashamedly premium product and their prices reflect the quality, power, and accuracy that you get with every shot.

Step up your hunting game – the completely silent R500 takes innovation to the next level. Our new proprietary HexCoil Cam System rotates the cams an incredible 360˚, transforming traditional crossbows into the fastest (500 FPS!), most accurate, and compact models ever seen.

001 straightness the roc outserts for optimal foc. And bone crushing durability. And full capture metal knocks for the most consistent shot after shot string engagement.

While estimates do range, many hunters say their Ravin crossbow has lasted between 7-10+ years.

around 50 to 80 yards How far will a 400 fps crossbow shoot? A crossbow with a velocity of 400 feet per second (fps) is considered quite fast and powerful. Generally, crossbows with such speeds are capable of achieving effective ranges of around 50 to 80 yards (approximately 45 to 73 meters).

about 8 hours Do not keep your crossbow cocked for more than about 8 hours. How long should string and cables last? We recommend changing the string and cables every 2 years or 400 shots (2 years or 200 shots for R18 and R500 Series), whichever occurs first.

Nitro 505 With speed of 505 feet-per-second and 227-foot pounds of blistering power, the Nitro 505 is the fastest crossbow on the market and the most powerful crossbow ever built by TenPoint.

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Nancy Jo particularly recommends the R29X for women and smaller-framed hunters. For Will, it's all about the accuracy. He calls it one of the most accurate bows he's ever tested, praising the Ravin 100-yard illuminated scope that comes as part of the package.