I’d heard plenty about the Ravin R26 when it was launched in 2019 and quickly earned an “Editor’s Choice” award from Outdoor Life as the best new crossbow of the year. The compact size of the Ravin R26 is one of its best features. And with every moving part on the bow designed for precision accuracy, it’s a tack-driving machine that will force you to think twice about shooting more than one bolt at the same spot on the target. At just 26 inches long and 9.25 inches wide at the axles when uncocked, the R26 is one of the smallest crossbows on the market, yet it’s got enough punch to qualify it as one of the best crossbows for hunting.ĭespite its diminutive stature, the Ravin R26 crossbow spits out 20-inch bolts at an incredible 400 feet per second, making it one of the fastest crossbows around. The Ravin R26 is the Spud Webb of crossbows. He went on to have a successful 12-year career, including winning the 1986 slam dunk contest, proving that great things can come in small packages. When Spud Webb was taken in the fourth round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons and then quickly released, few figured the 5-foot-6-inch guard had even the slightest chance of playing in the same league as Michael Jordan. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs.

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