Killer Instinct SWAT X1 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 53.8.
The Ravin R470 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 57.3, a 3.5-point margin over the Killer Instinct SWAT X1. It pulls ahead most on kinetic energy, speed and cocked width. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Killer Instinct SWAT X1 | Ravin R470 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 405 fps | 470 fps |
| Kinetic Energy | 142 ft-lb | 196 ft-lb |
| Price | $999.99 | $2,549.99 |
| Cocked Width | 6.25" | 4.30" |
| Cocking System | Crank | Integrated |
| Overall Length | 24.75" | 26.75" |
| Mass Weight | 7.20 lb | 8.45 lb |
| Power Stroke | 13.25" | 13.00" |
| Draw Weight(ref) | 195 lb | — |
| Specs won | 4 | 4 |
| CareScore | 53.8 | 57.3 |