Purchased a Ravin R5X

Loving everything about my purchase. I was set on purchasing the R10X but got a smoking deal on the R5X. Priced the same except the 10X is 420FPS while the 5X is 400FPS

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very nice!!!

Dang, that’s fast.
Broadheads – mechanical or fixed and weight?

jwellsy wrote:

Dang, that’s fast.
Broadheads – mechanical or fixed and weight?

Bolts are industry standard 400 grains which includes the weight of a 100 grain field tip. Right now I plan to run fixed blades (100 grain) for hunting.
Either;
(A) Muzzy Merc Broadheads Three blade fixed broadhead featuring a stainless steel ferrule, aluminum blade retention collar, .030″ thick blades and a 1 1/8″ cutting diameter.

(B) Bear Two Blade Razorheads (yes those are vintage, yet they still do the job)

jwellsy wrote:

Dang, that’s fast.

Oh?? you should check out the Ravin R29X @450 FPS and even the R29X is not the fastest crossbow that Ravin produces.
https://ravincrossbows.com/crossbows/models/r29-models

You will love the Ravin. I don’t know if there’s much difference between the R5, R10, r10x etc. they’re all accurate and shoot an arrow at 400 fps. You can get a reconditioned R10 for $1000 right now. I shoot an R10.

TH wrote:

I don’t know if there’s much difference between the R5, R10, r10x etc.

The “X” notation indicates the model has a silent cranking system.

Huntindave wrote:

(A) Muzzy Merc Broadheads Three blade fixed broadhead featuring a stainless steel ferrule, aluminum blade retention collar, .030″ thick blades and a 1 1/8″ cutting diameter.

That’s what I use on my R10, and the 2 bucks I’ve shot with it were piled up within 100 yards. The only other tip I have, looks like you figured it out, shoot at different targets with each shot or you will lose bolts. They are almost too accurate!

Huntindave wrote:

The “X” notation indicates the model has a silent cranking system.

Wish my R10 had an X. Its loud when cranking in a quiet morning.

JEREMY wrote:

Its loud when cranking in a quiet morning.

There is a “workaround” for that. Not that I am recommending it, but think about the steps you take to “de-cock” and the lack of noise during a “de-cock”.

Applying that same step to the cocking process, will eliminate the noise until the very last click or two. However, due to the elimination of the ratchet stop, there is an increased risk factor.

Same as using a boat winch under load, without a ratcheting gear stop engaged.

I might argue if you scare off game by cocking your crossbow, you were too late getting to your spot.

TH wrote:

I might argue if you scare off game by cocking your crossbow, you were too late getting to your spot.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

Huntindave wrote:

There is a “workaround” for that. Not that I am recommending it, but think about the steps you take to “de-cock” and the lack of noise during a “de-cock”.

Applying that same step to the cocking process, will eliminate the noise until the very last click or two. However, due to the elimination of the ratchet stop, there is an increased risk factor

I dont even wanna think what would happen if the crank slipped out of your hand. I will deal with the clicking noise.

JEREMY wrote:

I dont even wanna think what would happen if the crank slipped out of your hand.

I take it then that you have never de-cocked your bow?

Ya every time but the 2 times I shot deer with it. Guess it would be no different.

Looks like a nice setup Dave!