Ravin .001 Premium (R139) vs Ravin .001 XK5 (R149)
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two crossbow bolts. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Ravin .001 XK5 (R149) — CareScore 39.0 vs 13.8.
The Ravin .001 XK5 (R149) takes this matchup with a CareScore of 39.0, a 25.2-point margin over the Ravin .001 Premium (R139). It pulls ahead most on finished grain weight. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Ravin .001 Premium (R139) | Ravin .001 XK5 (R149) |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (6-pack) | $129.99 | $139.99 |
| Finished Grain Weight | 400 gr | 500 gr |
| Forward of Center | — | — |
| Length | — | — |
| Nock Type | Ravin-clip | Ravin-clip |
| Straightness(ref) | 0.001" | 0.001" |
| Grains Per Inch(ref) | — | — |
| Pack Size(ref) | 6 | 6 |
| Lighted(ref) | No | No |
| Insert Weight(ref) | — | — |
| Vane(ref) | 2in high-profile offset | 2in high-profile offset |
| Inside / Outside Diameter(ref) | — | — |
| Material(ref) | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight Tolerance(ref) | — | — |
| Specs won | 1 | 1 |
| CareScore | 13.8 | 39.0 |