Barnett Revolution AVi Review by DannyBigBuck, March 2, 2009

• Overall Rating

This is a powerful and accurate weapon.It could be a little more quiet,but after the first shot there’s no need for a second shot.Seems a little heavy compared to other crossbows.Could be a bit lighter in the weight department.I would recommend this bow to a friend.

Barnett Revolution AVi Review by Chucks7870, April 4, 2009

• Overall Rating

There are not many bows in this price range with the same features. Only neg. is overall weight, its heavy but that also helps accuracy. I am hunting from a stand so weight is not a big issue with me. The screw for the quiver is too long also. Will not get the quiver tight.
Seveal reviews have talked about trigger travel. I don’t think it’s a problem. You will spend another $300 for a model with a great trigger.
Get the rope cocker. It’s so easy. Takes 50% off cocking pull. You won’t be disipointed.
Plano is the only bow case that fits.
Overall, good buy for the money. I would buy it again.

Barnett Revolution AVi Review by WoodgoatVA, April 19, 2009

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I just received my AVI Revolution last week. It was simple to put together however you may need to add a couple of washers to the quiver mount if the screw is a little too long which mine was. After putting the bow together I had it sighted in at 20 yards in about 8 shots.

This bow is extremely fast, accurate, and drives the bolts deep. 125 grain field points seem to be a little more accurate and drive the bolts alot deeper than 100 grain points.

Drawbacks: The bow is a little heavy, there is a lot of travel in the trigger before you hit the wall, and it is still pretty loud even with the dampening material on the limbs. I added string silencers and it took away a good bit of the vibration and noise from the string. Adding a crossbow silencer kit which I plan to do should quiet it down some more.

I researched crossbows in the $500 range for weeks trying to decide which one to buy. I am happy with the choice I made.

Barnett Revolution AVi Review by judgem1, May 8, 2009

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I just came back from the range today and was less than impressed with this crossbow. I recieved it for x-mas and this is the first time I had a chance to use it. First of all the screw for the quiver mount was too long and would not tighten enough to snug the quiver mount. The front sling stud is actually blocked by the first two bolts when the quiver is on. So I guess I will have to use my pack quiver if I want to use a sling. To top things off on the third shot the string disintigrated. So I guess a call to Barnett is in order.