New subscriber here your videos are the best you have the first r500 after recall video have you shot it yet I had my heart set on one but everyone said ten point is better I still want the r500 it seems to fix plus they said a lifetime warranty on the new r500 that’s unbeaten
Thank you so much for those kind words. That really means a lot. The R500 has a Limited lifetime warranty and it’s much cheaper than the 500 FPS Tenpoints. I have a review on the Tenpoint 515 but I can’t say one is better than the other. I tend to lean towards the Ravins but that’s just my personal preference.
I would not buy a bow that shoots over 500 fps. Dealer says they consistently breaking.if you do, change the knocks after you shoot the arrow a couple times. Knocks break and cut the string.
Many years ago I owned a tenpoint titan Xtreme and wicked ridge invader xbows. Loved both of them. Then this company called Ravin came out. I thought I gotta try it out. Let's make a long story short, the Ravin lasted 2 years, limb issues, bought an Excalibur good bow just did not like width went to scorpyd, killer instinct they all had limb issues. I bought a tenpoint 505, love it. By the way the wicked ridge invader and tenpoint titan extreme, still hunting with the same limbs all these years later. If you want to get in to xbows buy tenpoint.
My only problem with Tenpoint was their customer service about 3 or 4 years ago. They have definitely fixed that and they are getting better all the time.
So far, I'm not a professional hunter but from my experienced over all I still prefer tenpoint reverse limb crossbow, much more accurate and more silent cocking-decocking, loading arrow and unloading arrow, make no clicking noise, I can do all those while deers is just 15 yards from me
This particular one is silent as well. But cranking it is a much bigger movement as well as more turns than the Tenpoint. I’d hate to have to reload with deer 15 yards away either way. lol
Is it just me, or do the limbs not look evenly spaced when cranking this? Look at 9:26 in the video- the bow is reaching fully cocked. The perspective looks straight on, and the limb on the right appears to be farther away from the chassis than the limb on the left by about 1/4".
THX a lot for this video. Im waiting now for the fixed R500 . Just in recall-process. replacement R500 series nocks to be replaced in all your existing R500 series arrows..- this nocks are changed ?! Greets from Germany 🖐🏻
@ TrinityWild All I can say in response is to share my own experiences. I recall the days when manufactures were breaking the 350 FPS line. Back then we all saw a number of problems with limbs, breaking, and other issues, until they were able to figure things out. Some of the same things emerged when they broke the 400 FPS line. Technology continues to push forward. When the R500 Appeared, I was mission focused on getting one, no matter what! I conducted research on the item and much to my chagrin, I found that the R500 was having numerous problems. Broken nocks, frayed And broken strings And other problems. When the 10 point nitro 505 first emerged, I put on the brakes for the R500 and went all in on the 505. I have not been sorry. I have had 0 problems and fantastic accuracy. I have taken numerous deer with no letdowns. My 505 speed checked at 521 FPS a t the factory. With that in mind, it’s not a “505” it’s a 521. With a 470 grain hunting arrow, I’m getting 507 fps. Of the 8 deer I’ve taken with it and the furthest shot I made out to 35 yards, not a single deer has survived beyond 7 seconds after the hit. Not one. I have no doubt that I could have an excited deer staring me down from 45-50 yards and I’ll just blow through both shoulders without a second thought. The 505 was engineered better. Thicker strings and cables, heavier cams and limbs & so forth. That 505 will Robin Hood at further distance than you ever want to shoot a deer at. Does it have superfluous power? Absolutely! But if cared for and used properly, it’s been a winner!
They did not fix anything…got mine back from the manufacturer recall and one of the limbs broke after 3 weeks. Now they refuse to answer back to my archery shop. Could not be more displeased in Ravin. My archery season was totally ruined.
@ That’s very generous of you!! My shop has been on this weekly since the end of October- apparently they’ve had a lot of employee turnover so none of the new people know the legacy information about it. Their local raven rep is apparently not much better.
@@TrinityWild no. Sorry. I should have explained better. I should compound and my field points always came loose and rattled. Put touch of wax on point threads and they don’t usually come loose.
Thanks for posting this video. I have watched several of your videos in the past but just subscribed to your channel today. I just ordered a brand new (not reconditioned) Ravin R500 Sniper XK7 crossbow directly from the Ravin website on Black Friday. Since it has not yet shipped, I am hopeful that I will receive the same product (with post-recall, "bombproof" updates) that you demoed in this video. Is that a reasonable expectation on my part? Please advise. Thanks.
I definitely is. They only make these as they get ordered. So like Santa’s workshop they will be building the whole thing and getting it out with all the newest upgrades. Lol. And thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate that.
It’s hard to find a fixed blade to fly true at those speeds. I did a video on Toulou single bevel broadheads a couple of months ago. They shot incredibly at 450FPS out of an R29X. The G5 Megameat has been our most popular broadhead this year but I’m a Grim Reaper fan when it comes to crossbows.
Glad to see Ravin fixing their problems.
Slowly but they are addressing them.
New subscriber here your videos are the best you have the first r500 after recall video have you shot it yet I had my heart set on one but everyone said ten point is better I still want the r500 it seems to fix plus they said a lifetime warranty on the new r500 that’s unbeaten
Thank you so much for those kind words. That really means a lot. The R500 has a Limited lifetime warranty and it’s much cheaper than the 500 FPS Tenpoints. I have a review on the Tenpoint 515 but I can’t say one is better than the other. I tend to lean towards the Ravins but that’s just my personal preference.
You do great reviews...Good to see they are improving the de/cocking system...Great bow..But I still love my TenPoint.
Thank you so much I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
Got mine back after recall. String broke again (third time) on the 5th shot. I was using the original bolts.
Oh man, that’s not good. Did they warranty those strings? I would hope so.
No the string is not covered under warranty. They let me trade for the r29 with couple options. Dealer said he has no problems with that one.
Can I get your opinion. Would you get the tenpoint trx 515 or the ravin r500?
I would not buy a bow that shoots over 500 fps. Dealer says they consistently breaking.if you do, change the knocks after you shoot the arrow a couple times. Knocks break and cut the string.
Same person test fired my R10x I just got. Thx ER
Many years ago I owned a tenpoint titan Xtreme and wicked ridge invader xbows. Loved both of them. Then this company called Ravin came out. I thought I gotta try it out. Let's make a long story short, the Ravin lasted 2 years, limb issues, bought an Excalibur good bow just did not like width went to scorpyd, killer instinct they all had limb issues. I bought a tenpoint 505, love it. By the way the wicked ridge invader and tenpoint titan extreme, still hunting with the same limbs all these years later. If you want to get in to xbows buy tenpoint.
My only problem with Tenpoint was their customer service about 3 or 4 years ago. They have definitely fixed that and they are getting better all the time.
Love to see some matchups R500 Vs R 2600 maybe even some Tenpoints in there
The tac 15i from pse had limb issues too...That was 10+ years ago..
So far, I'm not a professional hunter but from my experienced over all I still prefer tenpoint reverse limb crossbow, much more accurate and more silent cocking-decocking, loading arrow and unloading arrow, make no clicking noise, I can do all those while deers is just 15 yards from me
This particular one is silent as well. But cranking it is a much bigger movement as well as more turns than the Tenpoint. I’d hate to have to reload with deer 15 yards away either way. lol
I think I'll stick with my TenPoint. I like the Ravin but I'm not crazy over their crank system.
This one you don’t have to worry about letting go of the crank like a regular Ravin. But I’m with you, Ravins can be a little tricky.
Nice
Thank you. Biggest pain in the butt video I’ve done yet. lol.
Those cams be lookin beefy and vicious
They sure are. Did you notice how far they rotate? It’s insane.
Is it just me, or do the limbs not look evenly spaced when cranking this? Look at 9:26 in the video- the bow is reaching fully cocked. The perspective looks straight on, and the limb on the right appears to be farther away from the chassis than the limb on the left by about 1/4".
Hmm, not sure. I’ll have to take a look at that. That might explain how poorly I shot it off that tripod. lol
@ I’m curious now. Lemme know what you find out.
THX a lot for this video. Im waiting now for the fixed R500 . Just in recall-process. replacement R500 series nocks to be replaced in all your existing R500 series arrows..- this nocks are changed ?! Greets from Germany 🖐🏻
Germany?!! Wow, well thanks for watching. Believe they have changed the nocks as well. Still no lighted nocks which is disappointing.
@@TrinityWild have 2 placed them with glue i think . Can i used the original R500 bowstring?! Thx for Short Information..
@@TrinityWild(have the bowstring for replacement service)
Happy X-Mas ..R500 is back !! Im happy 🎉 Thx 2 Trinity Wild !!!
Limb issues, cam issues, trigger issues and etc.
I keep saying, I think 500FPS is just too much. The components don’t seem to hold up.
@ TrinityWild
All I can say in response is to share my own experiences.
I recall the days when manufactures were breaking the 350 FPS line.
Back then we all saw a number of problems with limbs, breaking, and other issues, until they were able to figure things out. Some of the same things emerged when they broke the 400 FPS line.
Technology continues to push forward. When the R500 Appeared, I was mission focused on getting one, no matter what! I conducted research on the item and much to my chagrin, I found that the R500 was having numerous problems. Broken nocks, frayed And broken strings And other problems.
When the 10 point nitro 505 first emerged, I put on the brakes for the
R500 and went all in on the 505. I have not been sorry.
I have had 0 problems and fantastic accuracy. I have taken numerous deer with no letdowns.
My 505 speed checked at 521 FPS a t the factory. With that in mind, it’s not a “505” it’s a 521.
With a 470 grain hunting arrow, I’m getting 507 fps. Of the 8 deer I’ve taken with it and the furthest shot I made out to 35 yards, not a single deer has survived beyond 7 seconds after the hit. Not one.
I have no doubt that I could have an excited deer staring me down from 45-50 yards and I’ll just blow through both shoulders without a second thought.
The 505 was engineered better. Thicker strings and cables, heavier cams and limbs & so forth. That 505 will Robin Hood at further distance than you ever want to shoot a deer at.
Does it have superfluous power? Absolutely! But if cared for and used properly, it’s been a winner!
They did not fix anything…got mine back from the manufacturer recall and one of the limbs broke after 3 weeks. Now they refuse to answer back to my archery shop. Could not be more displeased in Ravin. My archery season was totally ruined.
I’m going to contact my rep tomorrow and I’ll see if there’s anything I can do to help. I can’t get your season back for you but maybe I can help.
@ That’s very generous of you!! My shop has been on this weekly since the end of October- apparently they’ve had a lot of employee turnover so none of the new people know the legacy information about it. Their local raven rep is apparently not much better.
That's why I won't buy a new ravin. They are deadly accurate, but it's always something with them that ruins hunting season.
I was told by my dealer to use string wax on threads.
By threads do you mean the string and cables or the worm gear that the trigger box travels on?
@@TrinityWild no. Sorry. I should have explained better. I should compound and my field points always came loose and rattled. Put touch of wax on point threads and they don’t usually come loose.
I'll just wait for the long jevity test. Make another video at five hundred trigger Pulls.
lol, I don’t blame you. I’m betting you will see the R50 back in play come January at the ATA show.
Thanks for posting this video. I have watched several of your videos in the past but just subscribed to your channel today.
I just ordered a brand new (not reconditioned) Ravin R500 Sniper XK7 crossbow directly from the Ravin website on Black Friday.
Since it has not yet shipped, I am hopeful that I will receive the same product (with post-recall, "bombproof" updates) that you demoed in this video.
Is that a reasonable expectation on my part? Please advise. Thanks.
I definitely is. They only make these as they get ordered. So like Santa’s workshop they will be building the whole thing and getting it out with all the newest upgrades. Lol. And thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate that.
@@TrinityWild Thanks. I wasn’t really sure where they were manufactured, but figured they were imported from China.
How would you sight broadheads in with that speed? What broadheads do you recommend?
It’s hard to find a fixed blade to fly true at those speeds. I did a video on Toulou single bevel broadheads a couple of months ago. They shot incredibly at 450FPS out of an R29X. The G5 Megameat has been our most popular broadhead this year but I’m a Grim Reaper fan when it comes to crossbows.
Put a little oring or string wax on your field tips.
The o ring works really well. Doesn’t look as cool as those match grade field points though. lol.
I don’t like that you have to crank down your hook onto the string
It does make it take a while. You can get the electric version, then all you have to do is hit the button.
Ticking time bomb 💣
Every time you cock one it feels like that. lol.