Experts recommend TenPoint Flatline 460 more than Ravin R500
As of 5 Jan 2025, experts prefer TenPoint Flatline 460 over Ravin R500, but both Crossbows have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, TenPoint Flatline 460 received 3 recommendations: from Field & Stream (18 Oct 2024), huntinggiant.com (13 Dec 2023) and Outdoor Life (3 Oct 2024). By contrast, Ravin R500 received only 2 recommendations from Crossbow Joe (26 Jan 2023) and Outdoor Life (3 Oct 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Crossbow | Field & Stream  | lindaperhacs.com  | Deer & Deer Hunting  | huntinggiant.com  | Bow Hunting  | Crossbow Joe  | Target Crazy  | 10k Reviews  | Outdoor Life  | web1.ursuline.org  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $2600 |  TenPoint Flatline 460 The TenPoint Flatline 460 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it an ideal choice for hunters in need of a fast, accurate, quiet, compact, and reliable crossbow. | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - |
| 24 | - | Check price |  Ravin R500 The Ravin R500 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, quiet operation, maneuverability, and durability, making it a versatile choice for hunting and target shooting within a range of 100 yards. | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 10 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Oct 2024 Outdoor Life ranked TenPoint Flatline 460 as #8 and Ravin R500 as #10
Rank Crossbow ... ... #8 out of 12 TenPoint Flatline 460 ... ... #10 out of 12 Ravin R500 ... ... Source: www.outdoorlife.com - On 26 Jan 2023
Crossbow Joe ranked Ravin R500 as #8
Rank Crossbow Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 10 Ravin R500 Lighting Fast FPS... ... ... Source: crossbowjoe.com - On 18 Oct 2024 Field & Stream ranked TenPoint Flatline 460 as #1
Rank Crossbow Comment #1 out of 6 TenPoint Flatline 460 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.fieldandstream.com - On 13 Dec 2023 huntinggiant.com ranked TenPoint Flatline 460 as #4
Rank Crossbow Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 11 TenPoint Flatline 460 Best Crossbow of 2023... ... ... Source: huntinggiant.com
After counting and adding up the 102 expert endorsements of the January rankings, TenPoint Flatline 460 outranks Ravin R500. This is not to say that Ravin R500 is a bad option. Like TenPoint Flatline 460, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, TenPoint Flatline 460 outranks Ravin R500 by 22 positions. This indicates that, as of 5 Jan 2025, TenPoint Flatline 460 is more critically acclaimed than Ravin R500.
| Rank | Change | Price | Crossbow | Field & Stream |
lindaperhacs.com | Deer & Deer Hunting | huntinggiant.com | Bow Hunting | Crossbow Joe | Target Crazy | 10k Reviews | Outdoor Life | web1.ursuline.org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Ravin R29X Sniper The Ravin R29X Sniper crossbow is highly praised by experts for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it a top choice for hunting and shooting activities. | - | - | 1 | - | - | 10 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $2600 | TenPoint Flatline 460 The TenPoint Flatline 460 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it an ideal choice for hunters in need of a fast, accurate, quiet, compact, and reliable crossbow. | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Barnett Whitetail Hunter II The Barnett Whitetail Hunter II crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, making it a great choice for hunters of all skill levels, with its Trigger Tech trigger system, velocity range, compact size, and safety features. | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 9 | - | 11 |
| 4 | - | $530 |  Barnett Hypertac 420 The Barnett Hypertac 420 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, safety features, and durability, making it an excellent choice for precision shooting and hunting. | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by Forgotten Hunter | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 100 |
| Lowest score by Forgotten Hunter | 100 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
From Seller:
- CHANGE THE WAY YOU HUNT - Designed for the hunter who wants to maximize shooting opportunities with a smaller footprint,the Flatline 460 shoots a blistering 460 FPS from a short (26.5”), narrow (7.5”) frame.
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