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When it's cocked, the Ravin R15 crossbow measures a mere 6 inches wide from axle to axle, yet it launches a 400-grain arrow at 425 fps.

Ravin Crossbows has introduced its new R26 crossbow, the company’s most compact, lightweight crossbow to date. Weighing in at 6.5 pounds, the R26 is sending arrows off the rail at speeds of 400 fps from a 9.5-inch powerstroke, and has a mere 5.75-inch axle-to-axle width when fully drawn.

Made in Wisconsin, this Ravin crossbow is compact with a futuristic look. The limbs are small but mighty and are just 6 inches wide when cocked. The uncocked limbs are still only 10.5-inches axle-to-axle.

Compact, quiet and ultra-fast are the best ways to describe Ravin Crossbows' new R20 Sniper crossbow.

With a 190-pound draw weight and a 13-inch powerstroke that launches a 400-grain arrow at 390 fps with 135 ft.-lbs. of kinetic energy, the Ravin R9 is one of the fastest and most powerful crossbows on the market. With an axle-to-axle width of just 6 inches when cocked, it's also one of the most compact.

Ravin Crossbows has introduced its 1200 Laser Rangefinder, allowing users to accurately range targets out to 1,200 yards.

The R18, a takedown-style crossbow from Ravin, uses a VertiCoil Cam system to compact a full-power crossbow into a fractional-sized package.

Here's a detailed look at the most powerful crossbows on the market this year, including notable features and the pros and cons of each.

Looking for a new crossbow or to upgrade? Here are seven standouts for 2017.