Both the Ravin R10 and Shadow NXT are excellent choices for hunters. In terms of performance, both crossbows are similar on paper with the Ravin R10 pulling slightly ahead in a few categories such as kinetic energy, speed, and axle-to-axle width. Both bow models come as package options from the manufacturer and are provided with high quality elements. Something worth noting is that R10 is equipped with three additional bolts compared to the TenPoint model.