80lb Crossbow Pistol

I recently saw an ad online for the outdoors store Cabela’s with an ad for this crossbow pistol and I sad to myself, Bruce… you need this in your life. It was on sale for $99 with free shipping. It’s an 80lb draw weight, weighs 2.3lbs, has a 6” stroke, shoots at 191fps and features break barrel style cocking and came with a red dot sight and three 6” aluminum bolts. Super easy to operate and oodles of fun
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[@inktownfishing4505]

Hey Bruce, I bought 1 of those crossbows from Cabela's too. It's fun but can be very dangerous. Just a quick tip. Take the red dot off and loctite that 1 small screw/tiny nut holding that flat spring clip that holds the bolt/arrow in place.( I used crazy glue). I almost lost mine after 30-40 shots it fell apart. I was lucky that I was inside the house when it vibrated lose. In the bush it would of fell off never to be seen again. Also the picatinny rail is only held in by 1 small wood screw as well and the rail can and will pivot side to side and will throw off red dot accuracy. I put 1 small drop of crazy glue( and a dash of baking soda on it for a quick dry) on the bottom of the rail each side between rail and crossbow body. 1 drop of crazy glue on each side is all that's needed. To much and it would probably be impossible to remove if you ever had to take it off. Happy shooting! PS. Plastic target bolts/arrows 60 for around 30.00 from Amazon.ca. And hunting 2 blade razor sharp 6.3" bolts I bought from Aliexpress 48 aluminum bolts for less than 55.00 with shipping. I've spent more on bolts than I paid for my crossbow...lol! But I'm ready for armageddon! Ha ha!

[@BruceLyeg]

Wow, thanks for the tips. I’ll be doing that tomorrow! I haven’t shot it in a little while but every now and then I fire it into something in the garage lol. Such a fun little crossbow. Thanks again

[@inktownfishing4505]

@@BruceLyeg Hi Bruce, 1 more thing I forgot to mention. The elevation/up adjustment on my red dot was lose as a goose. I unscrewed it and put a small o-ring on it. A small rubber band warped a couple times around the thread would work. And after 50+ shots it's still shoots dead on. Your welcome and happy shooting!

[@BruceLyeg]

@@inktownfishing4505 I pinned your comment to the top so anyone else watching the video can see it

[@MrMann703]

What kind of accuracy are you getting with those 6.3" bolts with the broadhead, I bought a pack of 3 and they were all over the place

[@Ecksterphono]

I would advise avoiding the use of any sodium carbonate mixture with super glue especially on tension driven firearms. Especially these cheaply made non genuine gun metal made firearms. Aluminum ( or even pot metal) body design firearms does not mix well with super glue and sodium based mixtures. As a matter of fact these type of weapons should be taken to an experienced gun smith to fix. Absolutely no firearm should be JB weld fixed of any sort. The careful re machining of the original holes and threads should be done. No glue type repairs should be done on the pressure points. That spring that holds the bolt in is also part and parcel of the safety detent on the other end. Chances are if that screw works loose after many uses, it's because A... Someone's been constantly dry firing the weapon or B it developed a hairline crack in the inferior quality of the unit. Or C the hole became stretched due to factory not fastening the component correctly. Lots of times gunsmiths won't even bother with these inferior built units because the material is too cheap and it costs more than the unit itself to do the repairs, because it will fail again in short order. If you want quality, pay the price for a good one with a good service warranty. Parts should never have to loosen or fall off. That's why I hate loading units like this cocked, just incase the screw shears off or something and you lose your fingers. If the hold down loosens, I would return the item to the store rather than Jerry rig glue components to correct things. I would glue household appliances, but not fire arms like this where you can lose fingers because of shoddy repairs. Inspect the firearm regularly after use. If that clip even moves side to side, return the item. You can't gorilla glue fingers and skin back on or repair an eyeball with gorilla glue. Safety first.

[@joeroyalgarage7995]

The neighbors are still trying to figure out what happened to all the squirrels in the neighborhood

[@BruceLyeg]

The squirrels are my buddies!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome B🥤《☆》Looks like you got er Zero'd in Pretty good Brother👍🏾I can imagine the Edmonton Herald with a headline. Car thief shows up at ER with arrow stuck in his chest✌😎☮

[@BruceLyeg]

I’ve already asked myself “Bruce, if you see someone stealing something of yours at night or breaking into the garage will you use this to shoot them”? The answer was (redacted to avoid future prosecution)

[@bdogjr7779]

@@BruceLyeg 《☆》I'd offer the alleged thief some old west style medical aid. Knock the arrow thru with a rusty punch & carterize the wound by pouring gunpowder on it & lighting it off. Or offer him a last smoke & a belt of whiskey✌😁🤳

[@BruceLyeg]

Maybe a stick to bite down on

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That little cross bow looks good and powerful eh. Good luck with it. Take care!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Hey Mike. It’s surprisingly powerful

[@jamespeak8]

FLETCHING. silly boy.😂😂😂😂😂.

[@JesusandBible-st8jj]

こんにちは。　NICE VIDEO! TY for sharing. from Japan. 😊🙏😊🙏　👍🔔

[@BruceLyeg]

Thank you

[@AnthonyWild-g6z]

Good crossbow for 100 bucks on mine when you lift the tab there’s a little piece of plastic that’s meant to keep the stock locked in place so it doesn’t move mine broke but other than that it’s good crossbow

[@BruceLyeg]

Definitely. For a hundred bucks, I can't complain. It's a lot of fun. I've heard that a lot about that piece breaking, it seems to be a common issue with most of these little crossbows

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wow plenty accurate . So your not far from Banff , lots of targets there , elk , goat's, grizzlies 😅😂

[@BruceLyeg]

Hahahahaha going hiking in the mountains this summer. I’m either gonna die of exhaustion or get eaten by a bear. I have one of those huge cans of bear spray and one of those pen flare/bear bangers I plan on bringing. I’m pretty sure they frown on shooting the animals in provincial parks 😂

[@davidcmusic-l6s]

I used to buy stuff at RadioShack made by other companies (i.e. BSR turntables, Panasonic receivers, etc.) My point being that these are all made by one supplier and distributed by various retailers with their brand name affixed. Like that's not stealing someone's thunder. I noticed the reviews when shopping and people were complaining about Chinese made. I am pretty sure that China invented the crossbow and the first mag for one, which would make it the first mag ever. Just sayin'. They also did gunpowder and the first firearm. I don't care to badmouth other cultures and/or their contributions to the world.

[@Dave300AMG]

Thanks for the vid ! you needed to twist the string before you put it on the bow , they also last longer than regular crossbow strings when waxed regular .👍

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks! It never even crossed my mind to twist it but it makes perfect sense

[@evelynbeckert8183]

Helped a lot. Thanks. Only thing is you inserted limb off camera and like to have seen that as there seems to be screw obstructing it.

[@404notfound.....]

For that price u cannot go wrong!

[@BruceLyeg]

I’ve spent more on dumber things

[@davidcmusic-l6s]

Mine is very similar (even the packaging is the same.) The bow limb is likely fiberglass and the plastic fins on an arrow, it's called "fletching". A quiver is to hold the arrows/bolts. I had to fabricate my own bow stringer using light rope. Be very careful these are not toys. "We don't need no stinking instructions". Lmao

[@jeremybenoit759]

When you trying remember the name of the arrow festhers think of Fletcher lol, on bolts they often call them vanes though, not sure why

[@marcdaigle1163]

A "One armed Cupid", in Slowmo... I think there is a future movie there...hehe...

[@clydebarrow1281]

Are these not prohib in Canada???

[@BruceLyeg]

No, they aren’t. They were but aren’t anymore

[@Sandervideoclipsegames-or7ui]

She is very similar to Man Kung's ALLIGATOR.

[@PureAwareness76]

It IS the Mankung Alligator 😊👍

[@PureAwareness76]

🎉 Cool 👍 I think it's the same as #Mankung, etc.

[@GeorgeStraughn]

Looks good, but don't hurt yourself!!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks George. I’m always very careful around stuff like this

[@GeorgeStraughn]

@@BruceLyeg I've always wanted a crossbow!

[@bbwiebz3994]

i got 2 of these but marketed and sold as mankung Alligator crossbow, both are black and green. both have red dot sight and laser depending on how bright it is outside.

[@BruceLyeg]

I’m pretty sure they’re all made in the same Chinese factory and sold under a bunch of different names. I just bought the Barnett Tristrike mini crossbow

[@dave1secondago]

great review bro

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks Dave

[@f.allenrisler5303]

I bought a similar entry level crossbow with no assembly instructions. Sad to see you assembled off camera. Totally understand, plus it was a different model with a string stringer. I figured it out eventually. Your video convinced me to buy one so well done! It is pretty accurate, shoots a little high and too the right but first try had a tight group.

[@BruceLyeg]

Assembly was one screw and the string. The reason I didn't show putting the string on is because of liability issues. Someone who made a how to video on the Cabelas website was sued because someone followed his directions and was injured. If you have any specific questions, I'd be glad to help if I can

[@f.allenrisler5303]

I revised my original post. Thanks@@BruceLyeg

[@Johnpauljones4455]

What kind of range do you think that thing would have? 30 yards?

[@BruceLyeg]

I honestly don’t know. I’ve read it’s good to 20 but gets a little iffy at 30

[@xjeepmanx]

Did I need it.??no Did I want it?..yes. Just bought one at bass pro..$99 Just bought it 5 nins ago...so cool

[@BruceLyeg]

@@xjeepmanx a little over a year and I still love mine.

[@warrenhardy]

Can anyone tell me if the metal bolt holder, waving piece of metal that holds the bolt in place and also controls the safety, is it aluminum or is it metal. Mine popped off and landed in long grass. Been trying to find it was a magnet, but if it’s not magnetic I’m wasting my time.

[@BruceLyeg]

Just went out to the garage to check, it’s magnetic

[@warrenhardy]

@@BruceLyeg thanks a bunch, I will continue looking with a large, made it, and hope I find it

[@Marts1499]

Just bought this as my second smaller bow to hunt small birds/ grouse

[@BruceLyeg]

They’re fantastic little bows for the money.

[@robinfielding1108]

I broke the cocking button thing on mine you can shoot with out it but it bugged me sooooo I got out my grinder and a mettle plate and made another one.

[@BruceLyeg]

I've heard of that falling off before. Glad you were able to get it working again

[@madplaidlad3151]

Flight...its called a flight

[@DIYVariety]

Very nice bruce. Id liketo have a crossbow. How deep it go in the wood

[@BruceLyeg]

About an inch. It shot through two layers of half inch plywood. It would have probably gone through three

[@DIYVariety]

@@BruceLyeg Thats powerful shit for a little one like that wow

[@nickltrains6952]

Nice little Crossbow. Have fun but be safe.

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks Nick

[@Greenmahn333]

Fiberglass

[@nigelmonaireo5024]

Fletching

[@magdalenaswierczynska8047]

The bow is made of fiberglass.

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks

[@ryanmac8829]

“Do I need it? No. Do I want it? Yes.” Sounds like me. I’m getting one this week. Based on the sale price, I assume you’re a fellow Canuck. Edit; the “feathers” are called fletching.

[@BruceLyeg]

Let’s be honest, no one needs this. A whole bunch of us what them though! Yes, I’m in Edmonton

[@houndsmanone4563]

Bruce, i didn't see this video. We called the feathers on an arrow, "flethings". I don't know if that's what they're called on a crossbow bolt. Those metal arrow points we called, "field points" on a standard arrow. Heck, it's been so long since I fiddled with any of this so I probably have it all messed up. Take it easy and though it's a bit late, I wsih you and family a happy New Year. Don 👍🏽🤠 01/29/24

[@BruceLyeg]

Hey Don. Your answers seem inline with other peoples so I don't think you've got it messed up at all. Better late than never, happy New Year to you and your family too!

[@Greenhead24]

Im having a hard time putting it together can you make a video or sent me a link on how to do it? Im stuck at using the stringer rope i dont know where they go the plastic pieces on the rope.

[@matricule69]

thanks for sharing...i just got one at cabelas in edmonton...love it

[@BruceLyeg]

That’s where I got mine. The Cabelas in Windermere

[@brandonlevi7189]

Me too

[@farmercadman6563]

How far can it be lethal?

[@BruceLyeg]

I’m not sure

[@seivaDsugnA]

Coming Friday!🚅🚐🕣🏹

[@BruceLyeg]

Awesome. I was shooting mine in the garage yesterday.

[@ilijabosnjak76]

I Fokken like it $99.98 CDN pesos + tax.and People,,,This is definitely not a toy and I am not here to preach safety,just be careful please because this crossbow is a Silent Killer and never underestimate it… On the other side,it’s shitload of fun except looking for bolts or pulling them out the pine board…

[@BruceLyeg]

Absolutely not a toy. It surprised me with how much power it actually has. It is also absolutely a shitload of fun!

[@ilijabosnjak76]

One month later: 1. Cocking latch broke 2. Arrows/bolts break easily 3. The sight is whacky,but that could be Amazon bolts... Cabelas is overpriced as always,,I like the crossbow,it's still OK just doesn't lock,just make sure you wax the string and twist it couple times,it holds wax much better and longer...

[@BruceLyeg]

Three months later: 1. Cocking latch is ok (but can see possible problems in the future) 2. The arrows that came with it break very easy but the cheap Amazon ones are very inexpensive and durable. 3. My sight seems pretty good so far. Good advice, I've already waxed the strings

[@fickleblumper]

Perfect for rabbit or squirrels.. coupled with ( small game ) BROADHEADS. I’d definitely put it to the test. I promise I’d bring some meat home late night.

[@BruceLyeg]

Surprisingly accurate for what it is. It would be great for small game

[@Ecksterphono]

I think it's the knock of the bolt where the veins are.

[@Ecksterphono]

I wish it would have some kind of double safety. One needs a bolt lock or a bolt draw back as the string gets cocked back instead of loading it once drawn. One little issue with the safety and goodbye fingers

[@BruceLyeg]

You can cock it with the bolt in place. Just put the bolt on top of the string held in place with the clip. When you cock it the string will slide under the bolt and latch in place

[@indrapahlawan8621]

Pengen sih om,tapi gak tau gmn cara pesannya,berapaan itu om 🙏

[@jerrydesormeaux-zz6tw]

How do you get the bow string to attach

[@Don-V-]

Still need help?

[@KathySchmautz]

Video did not show the most important parts of installation. Would have been helpful to show how to string the crossbow

[@BruceLyeg]

The reason I didn’t show it was because the way I did it probably isn’t the safest and I didn’t want anyone to hurt themselves trying to do it the way I did it

[@simpfor_albedo6109]

Skipping the first step is a great start to a instructional video

[@BruceLyeg]

What made you think this was an instructional video?

[@torynnielsen5646]

Hhahah the only part I needed help with he skips through and does off camera

[@BruceLyeg]

What part did you need help with?

[@potassiumcyanide3857]

What was the barrel and the railing material?

[@robinfielding1108]

I been making strings for mine made 9 strings so far. I do this with all my bows

[@BruceLyeg]

You should make a video of that, I’d definitely watch it

[@bretfaulkner]

awesome.God bless.

[@Atheistbylogic]

Can you use longer bolts? Use different tips?

[@BruceLyeg]

You can get bolt with different tips for it but I wouldn’t go longer

[@JoseBoots]

Just got one for my birthday, the two plastic slides at the end keep breaking. 4th set every shot first time it blows the bow apart and that’s with 2 bows now

[@BruceLyeg]

Almost a year now and mine has been fine. Weird

[@JoseBoots]

@@BruceLyeg I may have set it up wrong then but everytime I fire it. The two plastic pieces on the end come flying off in pieces even after tapping to secure them

[@jimmybob562]

@@JoseBootsuser error for sure. Contact the warranty dept, learn how to properly set it up.

[@ilijabosnjak76]

Another month later : I have shot shitload of Amazon bolts and 90 degrees rail is worn out and wouldn’t lock so I had to file the notch, I mean with all the wax wear and string those things wear out,that’s the way it is.Mine is still fully functional,I completely forgot that came with Red Dot 🔴 Sight.. I just use what it came with and I love the fact that you can shoot broad head bolts,it’s a great little crossbow but needs some improvement.Anyway I am still happy 😊 with it…

[@m.alexander7865]

Bro do a better job keeping things in frame

[@BruceLyeg]

Bro post some videos

[@DesertBumWoodWorkn]

Good video, that crossbow looks like something to own..

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks! It’s a very cool little crossbow

[@MrMann703]

They are fun, if you buy one of almost any brand you won't be disappointed

[@Jayroe]

We have Cabela’s in Texas 💪🏼

[@BruceLyeg]

Great store!

[@briancolstock4844]

Vane

[@UserMax9]

How often do you have to do maintenance on the crossbow?

[@BruceLyeg]

Other than waxing the string, I haven’t done anything

[@UserMax9]

​@@BruceLyegOkay, Thanks!

[@marcusthomas9399]

Its not metal. Its fiberglass

[@dustinh4175]

Fletching

[@BruceLyeg]

Yes, thanks

[@MrMann703]

I have a couple mini crossbows I bought at princess auto, same idea as this but not as nice looking. The bolts that come with it do break easy lol and they aren't consistently accurate, same with the plastic ones, out of hundreds bought only a couple dozen shot consistent. Longer bolts I found work nicely, I've had 9" aluminum that flew nice and am getting some 7.5" delivered tomorrow. I may go and get one of these from CenterPoint in Cabela's Edmonton south store, depending on how bad the snow flies overnight. With those bolts I always check for loose vanes and glue the ones that were loose. I like fixed sights so I may just keep them on and leave the red dot off, thanks for the video

[@BruceLyeg]

Hey MrMann. Dunno if you ventured out and got one today but the roads were hideous. Hope your drive went well if you did. I have a full size crossbow that I was considering trying out one of the bolts from it. Thanks for watching

[@MrMann703]

@@BruceLyeg lol I thought about it in the morning then figured I better not, ordered it from them online to be delivered lol. Although I have to go out on those roads today, I drive for a living, which should be interesting

[@MrMann703]

​@@BruceLyegI bought some carbon fiber bolts off amazon that imo are better than the 6.3" bolts that are standard with these types of xbow, well worth buying. They are listed as 7.5" but with the removable field tips they measure 8.5" and are slightly thicker. The extra length and between 40-45 grains heavier I find they are more accurate when shooting past 10 yards, the only thing I did with them is trim the vanes slightly so they don't rub the cocking arms when fired. They also have ones with 2 bladed broad heads for small game. The hornet loves them and they hit hard enough to rock my blackout target slightly and penetrate to the vanes with the broadheads and almost to the vanes with the field tips.

[@Phixion8841]

they're called fletchings

[@BruceLyeg]

Thanks Richard! I couldn’t remember for the life of me

[@Phixion8841]

@Bruce L. no problem, just got this bow myself and was looking for reviews on it

[@frugalprepper]

No Way that's legal in Canada!

[@BruceLyeg]

You would have been right a few years ago. Sometime recently for some reason they lowered the minimum length for it to be legal. It's also under 500fps. Pretty sure you'd kill someone if you shot them with it though

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Did y you have to get a permit to buy?

[@BruceLyeg]

@@mostlymoparih5682 nope. I saw it online, ordered it and went to pick it up in store

[@mostlymoparih5682]

@@BruceLyeg Then now is the time to buy em before they do. Thanks

[@BruceLyeg]

@@mostlymoparih5682 definitely

[@Nitzbenyk]

Its called a fletching..😉

[@CantKillMe]

that is cool didnt know they had something like that

[@BruceLyeg]

I know they were banned for awhile but apparently they’re legal again