Bows & Crossbows

Velocity Outdoor owns Ravin Crossbows, with assembly based in Wisconsin. The parent company handles bow repairs, warranty claims, and ongoing customer support.

Keep your thumbs below the rail, avoid dry-fire damage, and follow clear steps to load and uncock your crossbow safely before your first shot.

A lighter trigger tightens arrow groups by stopping bow twist, but a clean release matters just as much. Check safe trigger weights for hunting in the cold.

Most hunting crossbow bolts fly 300 to 400 feet per second, or 205 to 272 mph. Real setups fly slower than the box says, but heavier bolts hit harder.

Freezing weather makes arrows hit low downrange, while extreme heat can warp limbs. Keep your shots accurate and protect your bow in cold woods or hot cars.

Stop wandering shots and tighten your arrow groups by centering the string evenly, matching tip weights, and using a solid rest before squeezing the trigger.

Sudden moves blow your cover before you take aim. Use fluid, planned footwork, broken outlines, and smart timing to slip into crossbow range undetected.

Firing without an arrow and resting fingers near the string can shatter limbs or cause severe hand injury. Keep your bow intact and shoot safely every time.

Mount your quiver underneath parallel to the stock to prevent brush snags, or use a top bracket above the scope if you need clearance on shooting rests.

Yes, you can convert most crossbows for fishing with a reel mount. Use solid fiberglass bolts with safety line slides to prevent dangerous arrow snapback.

Balance your bolt on a straight edge and use simple math to calculate front weight percentage. Stop wild broadhead flight so every hunting shot steers true.

Cock your Ravin R26 with the crank handle, check the safety, and push the arrow until the nock snaps securely onto the string to prevent costly dry fires.

Step into the stirrup, hook your rope cocker evenly, and lift with your legs until the latch clicks. Protect your fingers and ensure straight arrow flight.

Most hunters need 400 to 450 total grains, including the broadhead. Balance arrow speed with deep penetration while keeping your crossbow limbs safe.

Crossbow frames typically last 5 to 15 years, while strings last 1 to 3 years. Routine care and checking for limb cracks keep an older bow safe to shoot.

Silence string slap with rubber dampeners, brighten low-light crosshairs, and match arrow weights to keep your crossbow balanced, steady, and accurate.

Crossbows are not long-range rifles. Steep arrow drop and shot noise keep clean hunting shots inside 40 yards. Separate woods fact from campfire rumors.

Several modern militaries still issue crossbows for silent jobs like clearing tripwires and launching lines, but never as primary frontline weapons.

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Crossbow hunting helped everyday people put food on the table for centuries. Today, it keeps deer camp traditions alive for older and youth hunters.