The Ravin R500 is Ravin's 500 fps compact crossbow, built for hunters who want flat trajectories and enough energy for big game at extended range. It throws a 400-grain arrow at 500 fps with 222 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, yet measures only 28.5 inches long and about 3.6 inches axle-to-axle when cocked. Ravin rates its effective range at up to 100 yards. The package ships fully assembled and pre-tuned with an illuminated scope, arrows and a quiver.
This listing is the standard R500 (part number R050.1) with the manual VersaDrive crank, not the electric R500E, the Sniper package or the XK7 camo version. The 17 lbs figure you may see on some listings is the effort needed to turn the cocking handle; the crossbow itself weighs 8.4 lbs.
Key features
- HexCoil Cam System: the cams rotate 360 degrees, which is how Ravin gets 500 fps out of a bow this narrow.
- VersaDrive cocking: an internal screw drive pulls the trigger housing back with about 17 lbs of effort at the handle. A slip clutch prevents over-cocking, and you can stop or resume at any point.
- Built-in de-cocking: reverse the handle to let the string down safely, with no need to fire a discharge arrow.
- Frictionless Flight System: the arrow and string float above the rail, which helps consistency and extends string and cable life.
- Adjustable fit: both the buttstock and the cheek pad adjust, and sling mounts are built in.
- Trac-Trigger with safeties: an automatic safety and anti-dry-fire mechanism, and a trigger pull of about 4 lbs.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part # | R050.1 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 815942027226 |
| Model | Ravin R500 (standard, manual cocking) |
| Speed | 500 fps (400-grain arrow) |
| Kinetic energy | 222 ft-lbs |
| Draw force (cocking effort) | 17 lbs at the crank handle |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs |
| Length | 28.5 in |
| Width, cocked (axle-to-axle) | 3.6 in |
| Cam system | HexCoil, 360-degree cam rotation |
| Cocking / de-cocking | VersaDrive integrated crank with slip clutch; cocks and de-cocks |
| Trigger | Trac-Trigger Firing System, approx. 4 lb pull |
| Limbs / riser / stock | Fiberglass / CNC aluminum / nylon fiber |
| Scope | 100-yard illuminated 550 FPS scope, red/green illumination |
| Arrows | 3 Ravin .003 R500 Series arrows with field points |
| Safety | Auto safety, anti-dry-fire |
In the box
- Ravin R500 crossbow, fully assembled and pre-tuned
- 100-yard illuminated 550 FPS scope with 30mm rings
- 3 Ravin .003 R500 Series arrows with field points (400 grains total)
- Removable draw handle and handle mount
- Quiver with mounting bracket
- 3mm hex wrench and lens cleaning cloth
Warranty
Ravin covers this crossbow with a five-year limited warranty for the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship in the stock, trigger, cocking mechanism and limb assembly. Strings, cables, cable slides, bushings, bearings, cosmetic wear, scopes and arrows are not covered. Register the crossbow with Ravin within 30 days of purchase to activate coverage, and keep your receipt.
