Excalibur TwinStrike TAC2 vs Ravin R500
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 R500 — CareScore 69.1 vs 40.8.
The Ravin R500 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 69.1, a 28.3-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 R500 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 360 fps | 500 fps |
| Kinetic Energy | — | 222 ft-lb |
| Price | $1,200 | $2,649.99 |
| Cocked Width | — | 3.60" |
| Cocking System | Manual | Integrated |
| Overall Length | 33.38" | 28.50" |
| Mass Weight | 7.75 lb | 8.40 lb |
| Power Stroke | 14.13" | 15.00" |
| Draw Weight(ref) | 358 lb | — |
| Specs won | 2 | 4 |
| CareScore | 40.8 | 69.1 |