Ravin Crossbows: compact, high-speed crossbows from the R8 to the R500

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Ravin Crossbows builds compact, high-speed crossbows at its factory in Superior, Wisconsin, and sells them direct from its own website alongside arrows, broadheads, cases, optics and apparel. The lineup is known for its narrow, cam-driven design, which keeps the bows short and easy to carry through thick cover or into a tree stand.

It's a store for serious hunters rather than casual buyers. Prices start at well over a thousand dollars, but every crossbow ships fully assembled and pre-tuned, with arrows, a quiver and a scope in the box, so you're not piecing together a setup from scratch. If you already own a Ravin, the arrows, broadheads and accessories sections are where you'll spend most of your time.

What's worth a look

Here are six models from across the range, from the entry-level R8 to the flagship-priced R470 XERO.

Ravin R8420 fps crossbow with built-in cocking$1,249.99View at Ravin Crossbows Ravin R18Mini vertical-limb bow for saddle hunters$1,749.99View at Ravin Crossbows Ravin R10X ProMid-range model in the R10 series$1,849.99View at Ravin Crossbows Ravin R29XFull-size crossbow in the R29X series$2,349.99View at Ravin Crossbows Ravin R500500 fps compact bow with 100-yard scope$2,649.99View at Ravin Crossbows Ravin R470 XERO XK7Top-priced R470 model in the range$4,149.99View at Ravin Crossbows

The Ravin R8 is the way into the brand: it shoots 420 fps with a 400-grain arrow, weighs 7.55 lbs and has a built-in cocking mechanism with just a 12 lb draw force. At the other end, the Ravin R500 reaches 500 fps with 222 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, and Ravin says it extends your effective range to 100 yards. It comes with a 100-yard illuminated scope and three .003 arrows.

The Ravin R18 is something different. It's a mini vertical-limb crossbow, just 25 inches long with the stock on and 6 lbs in weight, aimed at saddle hunters and close-range shots. Many models also come in an XK7 version for a little more, so browse the full model list before you decide.

Current offers

• Free ground shipping on orders of $399 or more, which covers every crossbow in the range.
• A free soft case with a new R500 or R18 crossbow. The soft case sells for $179.99 on its own, so it's a useful extra.
• 20% off for military, first responders and nurses who verify with ID.me.

There's no sitewide sale running on the Ravin site right now, and the crossbows are shown at their regular prices.

How to save more

• If you're choosing between the R500 and another model of a similar price, the free soft case tips the balance. Check the product page shows "W/ Free Soft Case" before you check out.
• Add arrows, broadheads or a spare draw handle to the same order as your crossbow. The bow alone clears the $399 free shipping threshold, so accessories ship free too, rather than paying shipping on a separate order later.
• Eligible military, first responders and nurses should verify through ID.me before buying. On a $2,000-plus crossbow, 20% off is a real saving.

Products, prices and offers checked on the store's own website on 4 Nov 2026. Prices and stock can change.

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