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By Roy Lloyd · Last reviewed: May 2026
Ravin Aluminum Broadheads Review (2026): The Ravin System at $64.99
The Ravin Aluminum Broadheads give Ravin crossbow hunters the manufacturer-matched rear-deploying system at $35 less per pack than the titanium version. For whitetail hunting with clean shot selection, they perform the same job for less money. For large game or shots that might hit heavy bone, the titanium heads are worth the premium. For most hunters doing most of their hunting, the aluminum version is the right buy.
Aluminum vs Titanium: What the Difference Actually Means
Both versions use Ravin's rear-deploying blade system. The difference is what happens when a blade contacts heavy bone at crossbow velocity. Aluminum is strong — 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum handles the impact forces of a typical whitetail shot without issue. On a broadside deer with a clean lung shot, the aluminum head enters, deploys, and exits without the blade ever hitting bone. That's the majority of hunting scenarios.
The edge case is a shot that hits the shoulder, spine, or a large leg bone — either from a quartering-to angle, a slight miscalculation on distance, or simply how the animal moved. At 400+ fps on heavy bone, aluminum blades can bend or break where Grade 5 titanium blades stay intact. For whitetail with careful shot selection, that edge case rarely comes up. For elk or bear where bone density is higher and the consequences of a failed broadhead are greater, titanium is worth the premium.
Real-World Performance
The 2-Inch Cut in Practice
A 2-inch cutting diameter creates a wound channel that bleeds efficiently on double-lung or heart shots. The rear-deploying mechanics mean that diameter is achieved at the moment of impact rather than during flight — the head flies compact and accurate, then delivers the full 2-inch cut where it matters. On whitetail at typical crossbow ranges (20–60 yards), the blood trail is consistent and recoveries are reliable with good shot placement.
Ravin-Matched Engineering
Ravin engineers these broadheads for their specific bolt weight and crossbow speed range. The blade retention spring force, opening mechanism, and ferrule geometry are calibrated for the kinetic energy levels Ravin crossbows produce — not a generic specification that covers 200–500 fps equally. That tuning matters for consistent blade deployment at the high end of the speed range where generic mechanicals sometimes deploy prematurely or inconsistently.
Cost Per Hunt
At $64.99 for three heads, each broadhead costs roughly $21.66. Hunters who practice with broadheads through the off-season go through multiple packs annually — the aluminum version makes that practice economically reasonable. Many hunters run aluminum heads for practice and field testing, then step up to titanium heads for the specific hunts where the extra confidence is warranted.
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The Ravin Aluminum Broadheads are the right choice for the majority of Ravin crossbow hunters doing the majority of their hunting. Whitetail with clean shot selection, the same rear-deploying Ravin system, and $35 savings per pack over the titanium version — that's a straightforward buy. Step up to titanium when the game is larger, the shot angle is uncertain, or the hunt only happens once.