New Ravin R470 Crossbow Series – Accuracy & Performance Personified

Ravin Crossbows makes some of the best crossbows on the market today with a wide range of models to choose from. Simply choose your passion – hunting, target shooting, recreation amongst friends, or all of the above – and Ravin will have a high-quality crossbow within their portfolio to suit your needs. Now, they have even more crossbow models for us to tantalize over with the announced of the Ravin R470 series released today.

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Technical Specifications – Ravin R470 Crossbow

The new Ravin R470 series of crossbows are meant to be a complete package out of the box in both the accessories they give, and the fact that it is fully-assembled upon you receiving it (zero assembly required). You can also expect to receive three .003 arrows with matching field tips, a removable draw handle, a quiver/mounting bracket, and a 100-Yard Illuminated 550 FPS crossbow scope to boot. The rest of the specs you may want to consider are listed below as presented by Ravin:

Speed: 470 FPS
Arrow Weight: 400 grains
Total Length: 26.75 inches
Width Axle-to-Axle (Cocked): 4.30 inches
Width Axle-to-Axle (Uncocked): 8 inches
Physical Weight: 8.40 lbs
Powerstroke: 13 inches

Kinetic Energy: 196 ft-lbs
Crank Force Required: 17 lbs
Versa Drive Cocking System
R470 XK7 and R470E XK7 models include Ravin 550 FPS Crossbow Scope with Speed Lock
Silent cocking and De-Cocking
HexCoil Cam System
Adjustable length of pull and riser comb

Within the Ravin R470 series, there are 3 unique models to choose from. Some don camouflage colorways while others even have the Ravin Electric Drive system which consists of a 12-volt battery and motor unit that can be easily detached for storage or to recharge. All of those options along with their associated MSRPs are listed below:

Ravin R470 – $2,549.99
Ravin R470 XK7 Camo – $2,749.99
Ravin R470E XK7 Camo – $2,849.99

A Word from Ravin on the All-New R470 Crossbow

Superior, Wisconsin – April 29th, 2025 – Ravin, the leader in crossbow innovation and technology, announces the development of the brand’s most advanced crossbow to date, the R470. Designed to be the most accurate, user-friendly, and high-performance crossbow on the market, the R470 combines a compact design with exceptional speed, durability, and a silent, effortless cocking system.

“The crossbow industry is an ever-changing landscape; the R470 is the result of years of innovation and research, perfectly blending our technologies into one superior bow,” said Russ Rowan, Chief Brand Officer at Ravin Crossbows. “We continue leading the way by offering crossbows combining high-performance velocities with the durability and incredible accuracy our consumers expect. Ravin crossbows allow hunters to spend more time in the woods and less time worrying about their crossbow setup.”

Final Thoughts

Whether you are looking to bag a longbeard this spring with a crossbow or you’re simply getting a head start on whitetail deer hunting for the fall, this new series of crossbows from Ravin as high-quality as ever. No IKEA style assembly needed. Simply crack open the box for your Ravin R470 crossbow and go! What do you think? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Ravin and the all-new R470 Crossbow in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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