The right bolt for the Ravin R18
The correct bolt length, nock and minimum grain weight for the Ravin R18, and what stops a dry-fire.
Dry-fire warning
Bolt length, nock type and minimum grain weight are quoted from each manufacturer's published arrow data and owner documentation, cited on every page. A nock or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total grain weight.
| Bolt length | 20 in |
|---|---|
| Required nock | Ravin polymer clip-on nock |
| Factory arrow | Ravin.003, 400 gr total, brass insert, 2 in offset vanes |
| Compatibility | Standard Ravin.003 arrow (all Ravin except R500) |
| Minimum total grain | 400 gr total (300 gr shaft + 100 gr point) |
Ravin.003 20 in arrow with Ravin polymer clip-on nock
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The compact R18 still uses the full 20-inch Ravin.003 arrow and the Ravin clip-on nock, the same arrow as the larger Ravin models. It is not an R500, so the standard Ravin.003 is correct.
The R18 being small does not mean it takes a shorter or generic bolt. It is the standard 20-inch Ravin arrow with the Ravin clip-on nock; anything else negates the warranty.
Related crossbows and the nock
Sources: Ravin -.003 crossbow arrows (fits all except R500) · Ravin - crossbow models index