According to Ravin, it takes 17 pounds of effort to cock the bow (the limbs are 300 pounds). After shooting it extensively, my official evaluation is, that sounds about right. This is a different ...

Now we are witnessing a golden age of crossbow design. And Ravin, with models like the R29X, is more responsible for crossbow advancements than any other bow manufacturer. Since this Wisconsin company ...

But how does the Ravin R18 shoot? I got my hands on a new R18 and put it through its paces at my home range. I’m a life-long deer hunter whose archery experience centers around compound bows. I’m a ...

That makes sense because, like many high-performance crossbows , it’s impossible to cock a Ravin by hand. One loaded, the bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the ...