It's short, lightweight, compact design was tailor-made for still-hunting in thick brush, and its 400-fps arrow speed made short work of all targets out to 40 yards.

Best Ravin Crossbows of 2022

• Best Ravin Crossbow for Hunting: R500E.
• Best All-Around Ravin Crossbow: R29X.
• Most Affordable Ravin Crossbow: R10.

The R26X takes the compact R26 platform and adds our Fully-Integrated Silent Cocking, providing a completely quiet draw every single time. The R26X is 5 3/4 " axle-to-axle when cocked and shoots 400 FPS.

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.

Accuracy tested out with groups averaging 1.5-inches at 40 yards adding to the overall superiority and performance of this crossbow. The package includes the R26 fully-assembled, illuminated scope, 3-arrow quiver, draw handle, 6-pack 400-grain match grade .

Ravin R500 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.

Accuracy tested out with groups averaging 1.5-inches at 40 yards adding to the overall superiority and performance of this crossbow. The package includes the R26 fully-assembled, illuminated scope, 3-arrow quiver, draw handle, 6-pack 400-grain match grade .

The Ravin was the most accurate crossbow in the field we tested, with a 2.7-inch average group at 50 yards. The real test was how it performed with broadheads. We wanted to be sure that a 500 fps crossbow could shoot a broadhead accurately.

400 FPS Weighing in at only 6.5 pounds, the Ravin R26 generates speeds of 400 FPS from a 9.5-inch power stroke and measures just 26 inches in length. Ravin's R26 axle-to-axle width is an amazing 5.75 inches when fully-drawn – making the Ravin R26 the most compact crossbow on the market.

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The Best Crossbows of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

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