The right bolt for the Ravin R500E
The correct bolt length, nock and minimum grain weight for the Ravin R500E, and what stops a dry-fire.
Dry-fire warning
Crossbow bolt data and archery arrow spine, nock and thread data are quoted from each manufacturer's published figures, owner documentation and industry standards, cited on every page. A nock, spine 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 and the arrow maker's own chart before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total weight.
| Bolt length | 21 in (field point and nock included) |
|---|---|
| Required nock | Ravin R500-series polymer clip-on nock |
| Factory arrow | Ravin.003 R500-Series, 400 gr total, brass insert |
| Compatibility | R500 Series ONLY, not the standard Ravin.003 arrow |
| Minimum total grain | 400 gr total (300 gr shaft + 100 gr point) |
Ravin.003 R500-Series arrow with the R500 polymer nock
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The R500E is the electronic-drive member of the R500 Series and shares its arrow. It uses the R500-specific arrow, about 21 inches with field point and nock, and the standard Ravin.003 arrow is not compatible.
The R500 and R500E take the R500-series arrow only. A standard Ravin.003 arrow is not an R500 arrow; mixing them voids the warranty on a 500-fps bow. Read the box.
Related crossbows and the nock
Sources: Ravin -.003 R500 Series arrows · Ravin - R500 crossbow page