Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2 vs Ravin R470
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two crossbows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Ravin R470 — CareScore 57.3 vs 40.8.
The Ravin R470 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 57.3, a 16.5-point margin over the Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2. It pulls ahead most on speed, overall length and cocking system. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2 | Ravin R470 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 360 fps | 470 fps |
| Kinetic Energy | — | 196 ft-lb |
| Price | $1,200 | $2,549.99 |
| Cocked Width | — | 4.30" |
| Cocking System | Manual | Integrated |
| Overall Length | 33.38" | 26.75" |
| Mass Weight | 7.75 lb | 8.45 lb |
| Power Stroke | 14.13" | 13.00" |
| Draw Weight(ref) | 358 lb | — |
| Specs won | 3 | 3 |
| CareScore | 40.8 | 57.3 |