Seems the consensus on here is that this new crossbow is "too much" - either in technology or price point.
At the risk of stating the obvious, Ravin wouldn't be making this product if there wasn't demand for it. If you personally feel it's "too much", well then don't buy it. Very simple. Doesn't mean those that buy them are wasting their money.
I'm cheap for the most part, but I pay top dollar for high quality outdoor equipment -whether that's crossbows, vertical bows, guns, fishing rods etc. I've got nearly 1,000 custom cranks for walleye that cost double what standard cranks cost. I bet 500 of them have never caught a fish because I tend to run the same ones each time. But gosh darn it, if there's ever a hot bite on a Bandit painted with 8 colors with googly eyes, you can bet your sweet ass I'm gonna have one.
For me personally, I'm gonna buy this beast as soon as I find one. Currently shooting a one-year old R29, so PM me if you're looking to buy

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