Excalibur Rhino nock vs Ravin R500 clip-on nock: specs compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
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Excalibur Rhino nock and Ravin R500 clip-on nock differ on 4 specs: nock, form, fits, compatibility rule.
| Spec | Excalibur Rhino nock | Ravin R500 clip-on nock |
|---|---|---|
| Nock | Rhino nock (Excalibur half-moon) | Ravin R500-series polymer nock |
| Form | half-moon style nock fitted to Excalibur Quill arrows, indexed to the string | R500-specific polymer clip-on nock and bushing |
| Fits | Excalibur Micro-series and TwinStrike crossbows shipped with Quill arrows | Ravin R500 Series only |
| Compatibility rule | Excalibur ships Quill 16.5-inch arrows with a Rhino nock on the TwinStrike and Micro series. It is indexed like a half-moon nock and must be seated square to the string. | The R500 uses an R500-specific arrow and nock. The standard Ravin.003 arrow is explicitly not compatible with the R500 Series, and the R500 arrow is for the R500 only. |
Questions and answers
How do Excalibur Rhino nock and Ravin R500 clip-on nock compare?
Excalibur Rhino nock and Ravin R500 clip-on nock differ on 4 specs: nock, form, fits, compatibility rule.