Bows & Crossbows

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.

Draw the sliding trigger box back, snap the arrow onto the string, shoot cleanly, and decock with the crank without risking dry-fires or broken limbs.

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.

Crank the cocking sled until it clicks, snap your arrow onto the string, keep your fingers below the protective wings, and fire your Ravin R10 safely.

Uncock your crossbow safely using the crank handle and spool button, or pop open a locked trigger claw with a release tool without causing a dry fire.

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.

Weigh compact width for tight blinds against steady balance for off-hand shooting. Pick the right crossbow frame for your hunt without overpaying for speed.

Moderate-speed models create less shot crack than ultra-fast bows. Heavier arrows and rubber dampeners do the most to keep deer from jumping the string.

The R10 platform remains the hunter favorite by balancing a compact width with high arrow speed, delivering field success without costly flagship complexity.

Open a stuck trigger box safely once the bow is decocked. Clear the dry-fire catch with a nock, switch to fire, and release the jaws without prying tools.

Flagship crossbow packages add long-range scopes and silent cocking systems. Weigh the features that push costs up against what you actually need in the woods.

Tame the loud crack on your Ravin crossbow with rubber limb dampeners, snug bracket screws, and heavier arrows before wary deer can duck your arrow.