This year, a pair sub-$600 models broke the 400-fps threshold-just two of several surprises our test panel uncovered during this year’s annual crossbow test. I remember when 400-fps speed was a big deal and you had to pay through the nose to get it. The average speed for all crossbows we tested this year was 392 fps-about 50 fps faster than the average speed from 10 years ago. That’s good because crossbows are bulky, and they seem to triple in size once you’re up in a tree stand.Īlthough none of the top 2023 models threaten the 500-fps mark, they’re far from sluggish. But for now, crossbow manufacturer seem focused on giving hunters a more compact package rather than additional raw power. I bet we’ll see a 600-fps model within the next decade. Is the race to build the most powerful crossbow over? Probably not. After the introduction of two 500-plus-fps crossbows in 2022, there’s something of a performance plateau this year. If you’re hoping to find the new fastest-ever model among the best crossbows, well, you won’t. Just another copy they thought would work and sell.We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. They just went the cheap way around having to come up with their own design. They sure haven't put any effort in designing their own. I did see a broken blade or two but the deer were recovered.Īs far as those Ravin heads, they can keep em. I've seen many deer shot with them and have been there to see the results. ![]() I don't shoot them but the crossbow 1.75's have worked pretty well for the 400fps down to around 365fps. The blades are crap / break and the aluminum is weak. The NC's, Trypans, extreme and other heads aren't as durable. I do modify the collars just a bit by making the slits in the collars a little deeper with a razor blade. I've tested them at different speeds from 398fps up to 455fps, different shot angles and distances using the red collars on deer with 0 loss. I personally have found the Hypos to be a pretty reliable head. I been killing em with Rage Hypos for a couple years. As for the 500fps rating, no way did they reinvent those broadheads, I am sure they simply changed the speed rating to match their top end product that still hasn't arrived. They have done that so far for myself, but their marketing tactics are a little shady. Bottom line, Ravin is a business, and the goal of just about every business is to make as much money as it can, while creating a quality product and keeping consumers happy. There are people that don't understand that, and it is misleading to anyone with a lack of understanding archery equipment. This sounds great, but it is anything but a rifle. I also hate the fact that Ravin always pushes that phrase "meet your next rifle". As most of you stated, why would anyone buy an aluminum broadhead- aluminum is a soft metal. ![]() And I must say, Ravin not only replaced the clutch, but replaced the strings and cables, and a couple other components that had cosmetic damage- all for FREE. In other words, it has been put through the ringer and survived some grueling punishment (did have to ship it back last year for a clutch problem, but that was after a tremendous amount of wear and tear). On one side, I absolutely love my R9-have been using it since it was released and have killed countless deer with it, carried it through horrible weather conditions, ect. I am on both sides of the fence in regard to Ravin.
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