Ravin .001 XK5 (R149) vs Wicked Ridge Match 400 Alpha-Nock HP
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 Wicked Ridge Match 400 Alpha-Nock HP — CareScore 48.9 vs 39.0.
The Wicked Ridge Match 400 Alpha-Nock HP takes this matchup with a CareScore of 48.9, a 9.9-point margin over the Ravin .001 XK5 (R149). It pulls ahead most on street price (6-pack). That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Ravin .001 XK5 (R149) | Wicked Ridge Match 400 Alpha-Nock HP |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (6-pack) | $139.99 | $69.99 |
| Finished Grain Weight | 500 gr | 410 gr |
| Forward of Center | — | 13.0% |
| Length | — | 20" |
| Nock Type | Ravin-clip | Alpha-nock-hp |
| Straightness(ref) | 0.001" | 0.004" |
| Grains Per Inch(ref) | — | — |
| Pack Size(ref) | 6 | 6 |
| Lighted(ref) | No | No |
| Insert Weight(ref) | — | 58 gr |
| Vane(ref) | 2in high-profile offset | 3in Q2i Fusion X-II |
| Inside / Outside Diameter(ref) | — | .300 / .346 |
| Material(ref) | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight Tolerance(ref) | — | 5 gr |
| Specs won | 1 | 1 |
| CareScore | 39.0 | 48.9 |