Ravin R500 vs Wicked Ridge RDX 400
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 46.7.
The Ravin R500 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 69.1, a 22.4-point margin over the Wicked Ridge RDX 400. It pulls ahead most on kinetic energy, cocked width and speed. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Ravin R500 | Wicked Ridge RDX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 500 fps | 400 fps |
| Kinetic Energy | 222 ft-lb | 140 ft-lb |
| Price | $2,649.99 | $800 |
| Cocked Width | 3.60" | 9.00" |
| Cocking System | Integrated | Integrated |
| Overall Length | 28.50" | 33.25" |
| Mass Weight | 8.40 lb | 7.50 lb |
| Power Stroke | 15.00" | 15.50" |
| Draw Weight(ref) | — | 175 lb |
| Specs won | 4 | 3 |
| CareScore | 69.1 | 46.7 |