Crank the sliding trigger box back, snap your arrow nock firmly to the string, keep fingers below the safety wings, and fire or decock safely in the field.
Slide the trigger box until it clicks onto the bowstring, crank forward to full draw, and confirm the safety engages to prevent gear slips or dry fires.
Pick a standard compact bow for tight blinds and treestands. Save heavy long-range models for open country to avoid unneeded bulk and harsh arrow wear.
Hang your Ravin vertically by the front foot stirrup or on padded stock hooks. Protect delicate cams and cables from tension damage at home or in a stand.
Uncock your Ravin crossbow safely without taking a shot. Remove the arrow, seat the crank handle, hold the release button, and wind down to avoid kickback.
Limit cocked time to about eight hours, or one normal hunt. Leaving it drawn overnight weakens the limbs and cables, so always uncock before packing up.
Use 100-grain heads on your Ravin R20 to match factory scope marks and stay above minimum arrow weight. 125 grains adds punch, but lighter tips damage limbs.
Ravin cam bearings require a proprietary press to change safely. Home repairs risk limb failure and void your warranty, so work through an authorized dealer.
Most Ravin crossbows shoot 400 to 500 feet per second. Heavy hunting setups reduce that speed, so check how total arrow weight shapes real flight and drop.
Fast arrows can force standard blades open in flight. Choose rear-deploying mechanical tips rated for 450 FPS with stiff clips to keep your shots on target.
Black Eagle builds the carbon shafts to strict standards, but specialized clip-on nocks mean generic arrows risk cracking bow limbs and voiding warranties.
Weigh ultra-compact cocked width and safe uncocking against balanced center-grip handling to pick the right bow for tight blinds and steady off-hand shots.
Ravin crossbows are built in Superior, Wisconsin under Velocity Outdoor. See who owns the company, where parts are made, and how warranty repairs work.
Zero your top dot at 20 yards using the scope knobs, then adjust the speed ring at 50 yards to hit true across every distance without losing your zero.
Replace crossbow strings and cables every two years or 200 shots. Spot frayed protective wraps early, avoid limb damage, and keep your bow shooting safely.
Slide the trigger sled until it clicks onto the string, crank clockwise until the clutch slips, and lock into full draw safely without handle kickback.
