Ravin R9 Crossbow Review – Best High Performance Crossbow

Ravin R9 Review

The Ravin R9 is a reliable crossbow that utilizes unique HeliCoil technology to ensure that it is the narrowest version of the crossbow in the market. It is a compact-sized crossbow which is ideal for people looking to reduce the footprint of the weapon.  The crossbow is highly reliable and is designed to provide you with comfort regardless of your shooting preferences.

Features of Ravin R9

  • Draw Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Power Stroke: 13″
  • Velocity: 390 fps
  • Kinetic Energy: 135 ft/lbs.
  • Length: 34.5″ (with foot stirrup)
  • Axle-to-Axle Width: 10.5“ uncocked, 6” cocked
  • Overall Weight: 6.9 lbs. (without accessories)

Design and Construction

It features a carbon-fibre construction to ensure that the crossbow is as lightweight as possible and is still durable. The crossbow comes with oversold inlays on the grip and the foregrip to ensure that you don’t experience any discomfort while you’re handling the crossbow. It has ribbed strut stretching from the top to the bottom of the stock that can be used as the carry handle for easy transportation of the crossbow.

The Ravin R9 crossbow is 34.5 inches long with a 6-inch cocked width which makes it the narrowest crossbow available. It is easy for you to get through cramped places comfortably. The crossbow produces 135 ft-lbs of kinetic energy providing you with a great balance and excellent manoeuvrability while using the weapon. It weighs 6.9 pounds without accessories.

Speed

The weapon provides you with a speed of 390 feet per second, making it very reliable in any situation. It is an accurate and powerful crossbow that can be used in any shooting situation. The crossbow is a great choice for shooters looking for a crossbow that can be used in a wide range of situations.

Trac-Trigger Firing System (TTFS)

The Trac-Trigger Firing System keeps inside the anti-dry fire mechanism, the trigger safety, and some of the trigger mechanism. It is a mobile system and can be detached from the dock by sliding it over the rail down to the string.

The trigger safety engages a safety mechanism and produces a sound to notify you when that happens so as to take away any guesswork from the operation. It lets you achieve a balanced shooting position that lets you make accurate shots.

Versa-Draw system

The Versa-Draw system allows you to cock and un-cock the crossbow through the spool thumb. To achieve that, you will need to rotate the crank eleven times.

HeliCoil Technology

The crossbow utilizes HeliCoil technology which involves the use of a non-traditional rail that works with dual cam cables. This technology eliminates the need to take the wires through the rail slot like in traditional rail models. It ensures no pressure is applied on the cams and the limbs to ensures a narrow design and at the same time reduce wear and tear on the cables.

Scope

The Ravin R9 comes with a 100-yard illuminated crossbow scope.  The scope effectively sights in, holds zero well, and is well-built. The scope can easily be adjusted for various velocities, to suit your shooting preference. The scope can be used on both the R9 and the R15. The scope is very reliable out to 100 yards and is highly reliable in most low-light hunting situations. However; it doesn’t have the sharpest image quality.

Pros

  • The crossbow has a narrow width, of just 6 inches cocked, makes it the most compact crossbow available.
  • It is a powerful crossbow that produces 135 ft-lbs of kinetic energy.
  • The crossbow has a maximum speed of 380 feet per second, which is hard to compete with.
  • It comes with a trigger safety that engages a safety mechanism and produces a sound to notify you so as to take away any guesswork from the operation.
  • The crossbow is designed to lets you achieve a balanced shooting position to allow you to make accurate shots.
  • It has a slim and lightweight design that makes it easy for shooters to get through cramped places comfortably.
  • The Versa-Draw system lets you cock and un-cock the crossbow through the spool thumb easily.
  • It features an oversold inlay on the grip and the foregrip to ensure that you don’t experience any discomfort while using the crossbow.
  • The weapon includes ribbed strut stretching from the top to the bottom of the stock that can be used as the carry handle for easy transportation.
  • It is impossible for you to overdraw the string thus minimizing the damage that might occur over time.
  • The crossbow comes with a scope that is quality and complements the other features of the crossbow.

Cons

  • It is an expensive crossbow.
  • The crossbow is noisy when hand-cranking.

Conclusion

When shopping for a crossbow, most shooters have a certain image of what to look out for in a crossbow. However; most of them become surprised when they see the Ravin R9. The revolutionary design of the crossbow which is sleek and lightweight makes it stand out for other crossbows. The design is not only easy to handle but it also eliminates cable wear. It offers shooters with balance and accuracy to make shooting easy and fun.

The crossbow is however not ideal for beginners. It can seem complex and hard to use for beginners in crossbow shooting. The Ravin R9 is highly durable and is made of the quality and reliable material. It has useful features that together allow you to have the best crossbow shooting experience. The crossbow is expensive and therefore might not be for those on a tight budget or those unwilling to dig deep into their pockets to get this crossbow.

We hope that we have helped you understand what to expect from the Ravin R9 crossbow and why you should get yourself one of this unique crossbow. It is new in the market but has been getting great complements not just for its look and design but also for its accuracy and reliability. Feel free to let us know about your experience using the Ravin R9 crossbow.