I love my R9. its the original and so far, I just haven't see a bow worth switching too. The New R29 is nice but the R9 puts them down and that is what matters.
I personally have a Barrus Oracle -X range finding scope and you can’t miss with that combo. The scope ranges your target, puts a dot in the perfect place every time! It’s a little pricy but it’s a blast to shoot when it’s this accurate at any distant all the way to 100 yards..
That is a great feature. I have missed my mark a few times at deer in a food plot when I am unable to get a range on the deer. I am decent at estimating distance but when you get over 35yards, the bolt will drop a lot for every foot you are off in your assumption.
Ravin owner and big fan! I agree with all your recommendations and strongly suggest the new string and cable every 3 years. I have shot all types of bows over the last 50 years and will tell you I have found the only broadhead that absolutely shoots like your practice tips every time! the Thorn Rift 2.2 inch crossbow broadhead absolutely is dead on every time. I also use a weapons mountable range finder. I replaced my scope mounts to one with a rail and now I can push a remote button range to target and know that i will hit dead on. This setup will allow you rife type accuracy at all ranges.
@@StealthTRD range finder was a little over $120 bucks and new scope mounts with pick rail and quick disconnect mount for range finder about $15 bucks each. So we’ll under $200
@@danielzeitz4068 can you provide a link to where you got that rangfinder? I am only seeing ones that are $200-300. Or if you dont have a link, can you tell us where you located that and the accessories at least? Thank you.
Yep your video did fill in the void of what accessories I should have for my Ravin crossbow. I just acquired the bow about a week ago and haven't fored it yet. Thanks for the tips about the lighted nocks. The bolts are too dang pricey to mangle them up with pliars. I purchased the ravin sling as well as a soft ravin case. My bow cam with the scope unattached. Do you have any special tips when mounting the scope? Thanks again for the video and I hope to use my bow after I get some much needed chores done. 👍🏽🙂
Nice! Not sure why my lumenok explodes w battery and led stuck in arrow bolt but i know they are extremely tight to install ! I have recomended nock for my arrow and ravin26. Idk. Thanks
Wow I’m impressed you only had to change your string once in 3 years. I’m in the market for a new crossbow and can’t make up my mind which one, definitely like the ravins but was worried about not being able to change the string/cables myself but once every 3 years ain’t bad
Question sir, in addition to the limb dampeners, would string dampeners also help in your opinion? I know they are almost a must have in standard archery I am just wondering if you think it would stop some of the string twang? BTW I just got my R10 last night and am getting it set up as we speak.
How often do you use the serving string conditioner? I'm reading once every year, but I would think it would need to be done more often than that especially if you target practice a lot with your crossbow like I do- thanks!
I've figured the lighted nock issue out. Stop using them until someone has a better solution. You can buy 6 non lighted for the price of three lighted. I have reached out to nocturnal and hopefully they will get approval from Ravin to make them.
I will say my string lasts about 3years before I have to change it with a ravin, One I don't like is the cost of lightest arrows. You can buy the non lit ones 6 for 80 and 3 lighted ones for a little more Makes it expensive if you shoot once and light goes out Rage broadhead are the most accurate for these 100%
Firenock titanium axles, firenock arrow rest, and firenock arrows w/swing blade broadheads and you will be amazed. Call and talk to Dorge he is the smartest archery scientist you will ever talk to and he will answer the phone every time you call him. He is amazing and his knowledge is crazy. He is a x- auto space engineer…
As much as they cost. I have a ravin r10. They need to make better lighted noks. I love the noks my pse cross bow uses. Easy to turn off. Come on ravin get it together
You know I have two of the Ravin r10 crossbows and everything that you showed on there is a great accessory for the crossbow except the lighted nocks it just pisses me off that I buy these 1 year and I go to use them the following year and they're dead and then you have to spend another 30 or $40 to replace the nocks when I think as much as you spend on the arrows they should last longer so I just used the why did Knox the crossbow is already sighted in for these but they will not light up and I am tired of buying new ones but for the money you would be better off using the arrows that come with the crossbow because if the lighted ones will not work you may not find them anyways
Its defiantly fast. One think I learned is to shoot when their head is up vs down. Originally I thought is was better to shoot while they were eating but it is actually opposite. There first movement is to lift their head which drops their shoulders. Ravin is really good. I am still using my R9. No reason to upgrade yet. Just keep replacing the string. Works good.
Nope. 400+ fps is too fast for deer to jump at least out to 60 yards. There are several videos on RUclips proving deer don’t move fast enough to jump the string out ton100 yards if using a 420 fps+ crossbow.
I think he meant conventional, both traditional and compound archery relative to crossbow. But yeah, good ol' traditional archery does not have much, but there are some things. Have you seen Clay Hayes RUclips channel? Clay Hayes has THE BEST traditional archery hunting channel anywhere. He is all self-bow out of Idaho. Do yourself a favor and tune into his channel. His videos are unbelievable. He grew up hunting in the South and ultimately moved to Idaho. He is old school all the way and a great example of the American pioneer spirit. He also recently won the Alone television challenge. I don't watch T.V., but I heard about it.
Beautiful looking home you have there! 👍 Thanks for the tips!
Just bought a Raven! Thanks for the useful tips. I was on the fence for some of the addons.
Ravin crossbows are the absolute best! I just bought my second one.
Yes they are!
Just do not shoot out of a truck
Had another brand for many years.. no complaints. Just bought my 1st Ravin. And hoping to see a difference and getting many years of enjoyment from it
I love my R9. its the original and so far, I just haven't see a bow worth switching too. The New R29 is nice but the R9 puts them down and that is what matters.
I personally have a Barrus Oracle -X range finding scope and you can’t miss with that combo. The scope ranges your target, puts a dot in the perfect place every time! It’s a little pricy but it’s a blast to shoot when it’s this accurate at any distant all the way to 100 yards..
That is a great feature. I have missed my mark a few times at deer in a food plot when I am unable to get a range on the deer. I am decent at estimating distance but when you get over 35yards, the bolt will drop a lot for every foot you are off in your assumption.
Ravin owner and big fan! I agree with all your recommendations and strongly suggest the new string and cable every 3 years. I have shot all types of bows over the last 50 years and will tell you I have found the only broadhead that absolutely shoots like your practice tips every time! the Thorn Rift 2.2 inch crossbow broadhead absolutely is dead on every time. I also use a weapons mountable range finder. I replaced my scope mounts to one with a rail and now I can push a remote button range to target and know that i will hit dead on. This setup will allow you rife type accuracy at all ranges.
Thanks for the comments. Great info.
How much was that rangefinder setup. I run a ravin r26
@@StealthTRD range finder was a little over $120 bucks and new scope mounts with pick rail and quick disconnect mount for range finder about $15 bucks each. So we’ll under $200
@@danielzeitz4068 can you provide a link to where you got that rangfinder? I am only seeing ones that are $200-300. Or if you dont have a link, can you tell us where you located that and the accessories at least? Thank you.
@@Erklzanderz lazer works LS 135 looks like they have gone up about $50 bucks but I didn’t search for the best bargain
Very knowledgeable. Great tips.
Thank you for posting a very informative video!! Much appreciate
Yep your video did fill in the void of what accessories I should have for my Ravin crossbow. I just acquired the bow about a week ago and haven't fored it yet. Thanks for the tips about the lighted nocks. The bolts are too dang pricey to mangle them up with pliars. I purchased the ravin sling as well as a soft ravin case. My bow cam with the scope unattached. Do you have any special tips when mounting the scope? Thanks again for the video and I hope to use my bow after I get some much needed chores done. 👍🏽🙂
Loved it, I figured on the sling but the dampers are a great idea. Just killed my first bull last week with the ravin r10. Absolutely loved it.
Nice! Not sure why my lumenok explodes w battery and led stuck in arrow bolt but i know they are extremely tight to install ! I have recomended nock for my arrow and ravin26. Idk. Thanks
Thanks for the video, it's very helpful, but the Best was your Doggieeeeee!!! Love it!!
I am a big Ravin fan. Just a great bow. I have the original R9 and have no plan to change. Works so well. I need to do more vids with the dog.
Wow I’m impressed you only had to change your string once in 3 years. I’m in the market for a new crossbow and can’t make up my mind which one, definitely like the ravins but was worried about not being able to change the string/cables myself but once every 3 years ain’t bad
Question sir, in addition to the limb dampeners, would string dampeners also help in your opinion? I know they are almost a must have in standard archery I am just wondering if you think it would stop some of the string twang? BTW I just got my R10 last night and am getting it set up as we speak.
How often do you use the serving string conditioner? I'm reading once every year, but I would think it would need to be done more often than that especially if you target practice a lot with your crossbow like I do- thanks!
Awesome homestead Thanks for info. God Bless
Very helpful video Dave, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Do you feel like you can use non-ravin bolts and nocks? They preach that you should only use Ravin branded things......but they're so spendy
Yes you can use non ravin bolts if the knock is correct.
A damaged knock can simulate a dry fire and raven crossbows will come apart!
I've figured the lighted nock issue out. Stop using them until someone has a better solution. You can buy 6 non lighted for the price of three lighted. I have reached out to nocturnal and hopefully they will get approval from Ravin to make them.
Mine like to just come on by themselves and are so hard to turn off..even with this tool
I will say my string lasts about 3years before I have to change it with a ravin,
One I don't like is the cost of lightest arrows. You can buy the non lit ones 6 for 80 and 3 lighted ones for a little more
Makes it expensive if you shoot once and light goes out
Rage broadhead are the most accurate for these 100%
Also the cams on the ravins have timing marks that indicate string replacement
What is the brand sling you went to? I am looking for a better option since the Ravin version stinks!
Specialty Outdoor Products. Best sling hands down.
Firenock titanium axles, firenock arrow rest, and firenock arrows w/swing blade broadheads and you will be amazed. Call and talk to Dorge he is the smartest archery scientist you will ever talk to and he will answer the phone every time you call him. He is amazing and his knowledge is crazy. He is a x- auto space engineer…
What is the name of the song at the beginning?
Was the ultimate gun sling the gen II bow sling?
I found that my lighted nocks on my raven are is accurate as regular nocks has anyone else noticed that?
The tool was designed by lumenoc. Simply put it, and DONT TWIST, like you did. SHAKE, up and down
Good video
What is the name of the sling
Ultimate Gun Sling
As much as they cost. I have a ravin r10. They need to make better lighted noks. I love the noks my pse cross bow uses. Easy to turn off. Come on ravin get it together
❤️ Good lookout ❤️
You know I have two of the Ravin r10 crossbows and everything that you showed on there is a great accessory for the crossbow except the lighted nocks it just pisses me off that I buy these 1 year and I go to use them the following year and they're dead and then you have to spend another 30 or $40 to replace the nocks when I think as much as you spend on the arrows they should last longer so I just used the why did Knox the crossbow is already sighted in for these but they will not light up and I am tired of buying new ones but for the money you would be better off using the arrows that come with the crossbow because if the lighted ones will not work you may not find them anyways
Yes those nocks could be a lot better but its all they have for now.
It's so fast I never had one jump it yet ,last one I shot was last week at 61 yards 0 chance
Its defiantly fast. One think I learned is to shoot when their head is up vs down. Originally I thought is was better to shoot while they were eating but it is actually opposite. There first movement is to lift their head which drops their shoulders. Ravin is really good. I am still using my R9. No reason to upgrade yet. Just keep replacing the string. Works good.
How about "glow in the dark" knocks. No batteries to lose power !!!
They will lose their glow quite quickly.
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Auro-space engineer
Wax is for the string not the serving
Thanks for the clarification.
The Ravin reps say stay with Ravin products...... Do you buy in to that, or is that just salesmanship
I am a Ravin fan but I don't use all Ravin gear. I have a different sling and used Rage broad heads.
Nope. 400+ fps is too fast for deer to jump at least out to 60 yards. There are several videos on RUclips proving deer don’t move fast enough to jump the string out ton100 yards if using a 420 fps+ crossbow.
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You said a million accessories for traditional equipment??? Lol traditional is all about simplicity. Bow,arrow and string silencer..period
I think he meant conventional, both traditional and compound archery relative to crossbow.
But yeah, good ol' traditional archery does not have much, but there are some things.
Have you seen Clay Hayes RUclips channel? Clay Hayes has THE BEST traditional archery hunting channel anywhere. He is all self-bow out of Idaho. Do yourself a favor and tune into his channel. His videos are unbelievable. He grew up hunting in the South and ultimately moved to Idaho. He is old school all the way and a great example of the American pioneer spirit. He also recently won the Alone television challenge. I don't watch T.V., but I heard about it.
Didn’t he mean a compound?
Before making videos on any topic please, get the facts correct.
What is the name of the sling
I put a link in the description at the bottom. Its called the ultimate gun sling. You will love it.