Ravin crossbows are currently designed, made and assembled in Superior, Wisconsin. However, I'm sure their parent company wants to bring some synergy between the two.

Ravin Crossbows are made in the United States, specifically in Superior, Wisconsin. It has been in business for well over 20 years.

Ravin crossbows are famously dependable. Part of this is because of their shooting system which reduces friction and creates a better-balanced crossbow overall. This means that the limbs and cable are actuated more consistently, maximizing the lifespan of each part.

Ravin Crossbows LLC, 3535 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Sporting Goods - MapQuest.

Ravin Crossbows (“Ravin” or the “Company”) was recently acquired by Velocity Outdoor Inc. (“Velocity”), a subsidiary of Compass Diversified Holdings (“Compass”) (NYSE: CODI). Terms of the transaction have been disclosed. Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to Ravin Crossbows on this transaction.

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At Petersen's Bowhunting, the R500 is considered top of class. Editor Christian Berg and Associate Editor Mark Demko both named this model as their Ravin of choice. Christian describes it as, “The perfect combination of speed and super compact size that makes it easy to maneuver in the field.”

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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.

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.