Ravin accessories
Ravin crossbow accessories, sorted by what fits
Ravin runs on proprietary parts, so half the accessory market does not apply. These five do, and the fit rule for each one is published.
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Ranked
Quick picks
| # | Product | Fit | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | SKB iSeries Hard Case for Ravin R26/R29 | Ravin R26, R29, R29X | 8.2 | $644.77Amazon |
| Rank 2 |  SpyderWeb 20XL No Speed Limit | 9.1 | $219.99Amazon | |
| Rank 3 |  Ravin R18 Draw Handle | 7.4 | $84.99Amazon | |
| Rank 4 |  Bohning Tex-Tite Bowstring Wax | 9.2 | $4.99Amazon | |
| Rank 5 |  LimbSaver String Silencers (4-pack) | 8.8 | $10.99Amazon |
A Ravin needs three things most crossbows do not: a case molded to its unusual width, a target rated for 450 to 470 fps, and Ravin's own arrows and nocks. The model-specific parts worth owning are the R18 magnetic draw handle and the SKB hard case cut for the R26, R29 and R29X.
Shopping accessories for a Ravin is different from shopping for a Barnett or a TenPoint, and the reason is the same reason you bought the bow. Ravin's cam geometry puts an R26X at 5.75 in cocked and an R18 at 1.3 in of cocked height, and the Frictionless Flight System holds the arrow off the rail. Narrow geometry defeats generic cases. Off-rail arrow support means Ravin arrows and Ravin nocks, not whatever is cheapest per dozen. And 470 fps from an R470 wrecks targets that are perfectly fine behind a 350 fps bow.
So this page is organized by fit, not by shopping category. Each pick states the fit rule from its own listing, and where a category has nothing that genuinely fits a Ravin we say so rather than pad the list.
In detail
Five accessories that fit a Ravin
SKB iSeries Hard Case for Ravin R26/R29
A gasket-sealed, water and dust tight hard case with high-density foam molded specifically for the Ravin R26, R29 and R29X, padlock holes and stainless protector clips. This is what you buy if the bow is flying or riding in a truck bed, and it costs more than some of the bows on this site.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Hard shell, molded foam interior |
| Fit | Ravin R26, R29, R29X |
| Seal | Gasket, water and dust tight |
| Resistance | UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus, impact |
| Security | Padlock holes, stainless protector clips, trigger-release latches |
| Handle | Snap-down rubber cushion group handle |
| Valve | Ambient pressure equalization |
What it does well
- Water and dust tight with a pressure equalization valve, which is what air travel needs
- Molded foam for three named Ravin models
- Lockable with padlock holes
- Patented trigger-release latches will not pop open
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.4
- 9.8
- 6.4
- 7.4
- 6.0
SpyderWeb 20XL No Speed Limit
SpyderWeb sells this one on the absence of a rating: no speed limit, built on a woven Spylar Mesh structure that absorbs and releases rather than gripping. If you own a 430 or 470 fps bow, the usual 400 to 450 fps bag ratings are a problem and this is the clean answer. Over 200 aiming points and handmade in Michigan.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed rating | No speed limit |
| Construction | Spylar Mesh woven structure |
| Aiming points | Over 200 |
| Arrow removal | Designed for easy pull |
| Weather | Weather resistant |
| Origin | Handcrafted in St. Joseph, Michigan |
| Dimensions |
What it does well
- No published speed ceiling, which no bag target here can match
- Easy arrow pull is the design goal, not an afterthought
- Over 200 aiming points spreads wear over the whole face
- Built for high-volume practice
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.8
- 9.6
- 7.6
- 9.2
- 7.6
Ravin R18 Draw Handle
The magnetic draw handle for the R18, which attaches to either side of the bow and is the single most losable part of a Ravin setup. It is a replacement part, not an upgrade: if you have an R18 and the handle has walked off, this is it.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Magnetic draw handle |
| Fits | Ravin R18 only |
| Mounting | Magnetic, either side |
| Handed | Right or left cocking |
| Effort reduction | |
| De-cocks |
What it does well
- Exact replacement for the R18, so fit is certain
- Magnetic mounting on either side
- Ambidextrous
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 8.4
- 4.6
- 8.4
- 9.2
- 6.4
Bohning Tex-Tite Bowstring Wax
A natural-based wax made for synthetic bowstrings that stays tacky in any weather, in a 1-ounce tube. A dry string frays and then breaks, and a broken string on a cocked crossbow is the most dangerous failure the machine has. This costs less than a single bolt.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| For | Synthetic fiber bowstrings |
| Base | Natural wax |
| Size | 1 oz tube |
| Weather | Remains tacky in all weather conditions |
| Purpose | Lubricates and lengthens string life |
| Use on rail | No — strings and cables only |
What it does well
- Stays tacky in cold and wet rather than going hard
- Formulated for synthetic strings, which is what your bow has
- Cheapest item on the site, and it prevents the worst failure
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.0
- 8.6
- 9.4
- 9.8
LimbSaver String Silencers (4-pack)
Four string leeches in NAVCOM material, which LimbSaver credits with cutting up to 90 percent of string noise by damping oscillation. A crossbow's noise comes mostly from the string and limbs ringing after the shot, and this is the ten-dollar version of the fix.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise reduction | Up to 90% of string noise |
| Per pack | 4 |
| Material | NAVCOM |
| Mechanism | Reduces string oscillation |
| Install | Easy, no tools stated |
| Designed for | Compound and recurve bows |
What it does well
- A published 90 percent string-noise figure
- Four in a pack, enough for two bows
- Installs without a press
- Cheapest noise fix available
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 8.6
- 8.2
- 9.2
- 9.6
How we picked
Published fit first: a part is on this page only if its listing names the Ravin models it fits, or if it is a bow-agnostic consumable where fit cannot be wrong. Everything else is ranked on our standard rubric. See our methodology.
The fit table
| Accessory | What it fits | Published detail | Ravin-only? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKB iSeries hard case | Ravin R26, R29, R29X | Gasket sealed, molded foam, padlock holes | Yes |
| SpyderWeb 20XL target | Any bow | No speed limit, 200+ aiming points | No |
| Ravin R18 draw handle | Ravin R18 only | Magnetic, mounts either side | Yes |
| Bohning Tex-Tite wax | Strings and cables only | 1 oz, stays tacky in all weather | No |
| LimbSaver string silencers | Compound and recurve strings | Up to 90% of string noise, 4-pack | No |
The two parts that are genuinely Ravin-only
The case, if the bow travels at all
A Ravin is shorter and narrower than a conventional compound crossbow, so a generic soft case either swallows it with the bow rattling inside or will not close over the scope. SKB's iSeries case is molded for the R26, R29 and R29X specifically: gasket sealed against water and dust, padlock holes, a pressure-equalization valve, and trigger-release latches. It costs real money. On a two-thousand-dollar bow that flies with you that is proportionate, and the general argument is on hard vs soft crossbow cases.
The R18 draw handle, which people lose
The R18's draw handle is magnetic and removable and mounts on either side for right or left cocking, which is exactly why it ends up in a truck bed. It is an R18 part and nothing else takes its place. If you own an R18, owning a spare is not an extravagance.
The three bow-agnostic buys that matter more on a Ravin
A target with no speed ceiling
This is the accessory Ravin owners underbuy. A bag rated to 350 fps behind an R29X at 450 fps or an R470 at 470 fps gives you pass-throughs and buried arrows. The SpyderWeb 20XL publishes no speed limit at all, because its woven mesh stops the arrow by friction along the shaft rather than by compression, and it carries over 200 aiming points. If you would rather have a foam block, the targets for high-fps crossbows page lists the ones with published ratings at or above 450 fps.
String wax, and care with the rail
The arrow does not ride the rail on a Ravin, so rail dressing is not the routine item it is on a forward-draw bow. The string and cables still carry the whole load and still need wax. Bohning Tex-Tite is a 1 oz tube of natural-wax-based string dressing that stays tacky in cold weather. Read the string wax and rail lube guide and your owner's manual before you put anything anywhere, because wax on a rail is a real and common mistake.
String silencers
LimbSaver's NAVCOM silencers publish up to 90 percent string-noise reduction in a four-pack that costs less than a box of bolts. Ravin bows are not loud for their speed, but a fast bow is a loud bow all else equal, and this is the cheapest noise fix on the site. More options on the crossbow noise page.
What to buy first
- A target you cannot outrun. Before anything else, because practice is what makes the bow worth owning.
- Wax. Five dollars. It is the difference between a string lasting two seasons and four.
- A case matched to the bow, if the bow leaves the house in a vehicle.
- Silencers, if you hunt where a deer can hear the shot.
- A spare draw handle, if you own an R18.
Our pick
If you buy one thing, buy the target — a Ravin's speed is the whole point of the bow and useless against a target it shoots through. If you buy two, add wax. The SKB case is the right answer for anyone whose Ravin travels, and the only case here molded for the bow. For the bows themselves, see the Ravin range review.
