BALLISTA BAT CROSSBOW PISTOL - NOT A TOY!

WARNING! - This crossbow pistol is not a toy! 420 Feet Per Second!
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[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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[@molonlabe1033]

Good job on the safety tip while loading the bolt. I just got done watching some videos on the raven crossbows and the representative who was handling the bow loaded it with the tip of the bolt in the center of his palm ,I cringed watching it . I don't care how great a safety mechanism it has I'm treating it like it doesn't have one .

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I'm with you. I was shown how to load a crossbow by an archery shop owner about 11 years ago when I was getting my first crossbow. It made perfect sense to me. I don't point guns at other people just because the safety is on, right?

[@7chrisma]

A few points about this crossbow, it is not made by ballista, its a rebranded crossbow from a Chinese manufacturer, you can also find it under the brand mini striker, or fma supersonic in europe. Build quality: from a distance it looks ok, take a closer look and it isnt great. String in under spec’ed and will break quickly, cams are flimsy and should be more solidly mounted on the limbs. Cocking mechanism has sharp edges and will wear the string prematurely. And so forth. Advertised speed….. 420fps, is with a 90gr bolt that they dont even sell, because to their own admission it would be equivalent to dry firing the bow. Even their 150gr that come with it are too light, and will cause the string to pop out of the rollers. But here are the numbers: Factory bolts that come with it : 320 fps Hunting bolt that they sell (240gr) : 260fps

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for adding in.

[@sneat2028]

It's made by a company in America owned by a Chinese company. Keep in mind, the iphone is manufactured by an OEM.

[@7chrisma]

@@sneat2028 it is not, the ballista bat is a rebranding of a Chinese product, balista is just a distributor in north america, and they slap their name on it. Same thing with a he mini striker, exact same bow. And in europe its known as the fma supersonic.

[@sneat2028]

@@7chrisma Its not a rebrand, these crossbows are not sold in China, because crossbows are illegal in China! They're made and manufactured for the American market. Again, the seller in America is owned by a Chinese company.

[@KB-kp2oz]

Anyone with a brain can look up the FMA supersonic and see they are two completely different cross bows. Not a single variant of the FMA looks identical, which they would be identical if all it was is a rebrand. Does 1 not equal 1 anymore? We just say whatever we want.​@@7chrisma

[@aliceinchainz3003]

becuz of u my friend i biought 2 of them for my rv travels and they are all 50 states friendly and great for defense i did get the magazines on both the second one was 4 my wife she loves it lol spent 500 bucks in arrows aswell

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Very cool!

[@safarijoesadventures]

That’s a pretty cool looking crossbow. Would something like that be legal for crossbow hunting due to its size? How accurate was it that little thing? Kind of sparked my interest.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Seems pretty accurate. I'll be shooting more as I have time.

[@bethschlumbohm156]

Just letting viewers know that the bow string breaks fairly easily

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

noted

[@everettware3466]

How many you have break?

[@congerthomas1812]

Nice, what about accuracy? I hrew up mid Michigan,70-80s The weather will teach you. Thanks, looking forward to your videos, God Bless you and yours!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks

[@robertgothe4847]

That is an interesting piece.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

it's fun

[@kennethrobie8789]

Nice novelty item. Not designed for archers with limited physical abilities. (if you can cock this one you can draw a regular bow). Also has a favorable geometry for driver side "stagecoach" use. ;>)

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes very true.

[@FrostFire1987]

Im waiting for one from tactical archery uk, cost me 205 quid, already bought extra pistol bolts for it, ive got a repeater and a full size compound, its the best we can do in the uk, ive got some beast broad heads

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

very cool

[@user-wi1jv3vc2o]

That’s really a nice crossbow. I think it’s the best there is on the market right now however, it won’t be very long because I am also a bow maker I’ve created the world’s first full automatic crossbow. I’m still working on the weight and awkwardness. However, I found the right material and things that I need to make it as good as this bow, if not even better, I am working on a six shooter right now. I currently have a four shooter. It would shoot bolts as fast as you can squeeze the trigger what I do not understand is why nobody has gotten back with me. Nobody even asked of it or anything evidently I’m not making the right contacts or something, if you could help me out, I would like to try at some point to get this product on the market as well. All I need to get the right connections to the right people. Thanks again and I your videos the best of them all I appreciate the information without all the corny jokes that means a lot to me. Thank you sir. Michael R Cartwright. AKA wild man monk .😊⚔️⚔️⚔️👍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

My e mail is in the description. Let me know.

[@TheCardFanatic]

I'd market and sell it yourself , atleast at first. Otherwise your going to give away a higher percentage when licensed. Might be wrong but look. U start a website and u get it patented. U will make money off the website traffic num 1. 2 make a youtube to markebit, yourself, and then gove to guys like this and they will fly... Trust me. By having it patented and aelling it yourwelf they'll sell and your so much better off.. oh and u will make money off of the KZbin u need to market it anyway. Just my two cent, best of luck... Truly ... And I'm just a revguy, a nobody out here with the same level contacts too... I wish u the best... Esp in this world.....def cant wait to see it, I'd buy one fs... Never let off the gas brother

[@gallopingg1]

a nice little clip on skeleton stock would be brilliant, uk

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Maybe

[@user-wi1jv3vc2o]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I’m saving up money for Bill generation four which would be liar and faster, and will shoot more bolts. LOL all it takes is money, right?👍😉 thank you for your positive reply. I’m excited about myself because I know it will do especially for hunters who are losing game in the woods this will put a swift stop to all that business. Anyway thank you I look forward to hearing back from you possibly by June or July of this year it should be generation four.weighing 🏹⚔️⚔️⚔️😉 around 7 pounds or so.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

cool

[@RickyD1968]

They also sell a folding stock very cool !!!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

yes!

[@sh4969]

Great for home defence , you must get one with a gravity mag for pistol crossbow no recoil a intruder won't hear it or see it coming.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It's an option.

[@Ezekiel903]

the mag is already on the market!

[@darrenbalch4006]

It becomes legal if you add the shoulder stock which folds under. William tell archery sells it plus better service than ballista.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

cool

[@webb-cast1030]

Any chance that Ronnie Camaro will have a Bat Man inspired Camaro to deliver more bolts?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

That may have to happen too!

[@hooligangeneral300]

Kinda what I was thinking.

[@biaginopuma4235]

Dose it come to me all together or do I have to put it together?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I think I only had to mount the scope.

[@timothytikker1147]

"Kinda right off the bat"... so to speak!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I see what you did!

[@BASE5NYC]

No shooting, accuracy, etc... ?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Maybe in vids to come

[@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish]

Million dollar question. Would you hunt with it in any fashion? Be is small or large game?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

For deer I need to experiment more. May have to add weight to the broadheads for more penetration. Light arrows have less kinetic energy and less penetration. Small game would be no problem. And turkeys too. But it's similar question to hunting anything with a firearm pistol. I don't hunt small game with a pistol, I use a long shotgun. I don't hunt deer with a pistol. A rifle is steady and can be shot easily with accuracy. A rifle is just a better weapon than a pistol for almost all hunting. But some hunters like the challenge of hunting deer with a pistol or hunting turkeys with a crossbow. I know I love my pass through shots that I'm getting with all the deer I have shot with a crossbow. I don't want to sacrifice that just to shot one with a crossbow pistol. So we will see. There is some vids out there showing guys getting deer and hogs with this crossbow pistol. So hunters are doing it. But like I said it is fun to shoot, easy to cock and load. But is it my new favorite crossbow for deer hunting? No probably not. I can see myself taking a walk in the fall, taking this Bat along for the possibility of a grouse standing still for me and seeing if I could shoot one though.

[@olheghtt]

Can the cocking strings be replaced with steel bars?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Unknown

[@sompasongs]

How hard is it to draw back the bow? Just curious if my daughter can pull it?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It's not hard poundage wise, but may be difficult for smaller people.

[@kensheffield343]

cool😊

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

thanks

[@redroad53]

Right off the "bat." :)

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I see what you did!

[@dalroache]

are there brace options or butt options etc to make it more steady and accurate if you show this in your video please forgive me i am writting this comment before i watch whole video etc thanks

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes there is! Check out the links in the video description.

[@AngelMoore-gf2ph]

DOES IT HAVE A ARROW HOLDER

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

no

[@carterpeterson2969]

Damn good salesman..

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It's a cool little bow!

[@russian_roullette]

ima get one this week

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

cool

[@chloehennessey6813]

Are they called bolts or arrows? Or are these words interchangeable?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I've seen and heard CEOs of crossbow companies call them by both names. So, I think in the industry them are interchangeable.

[@chef_life247]

How would this be for home defense

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It would work, but not as good as some other options.

[@chef_life247]

Do you have any other recommendations

[@RickyD1968]

Very cool but this crossbow does not even shoot close to getting 420 fps as advertised more like 265 to 320 fps???

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, I've heard that the 420 was with a very light arrow, not the ones it comes with. Something to keep in mind, but still pretty fast.

[@sow4now]

So, it’s 420fps shooting a Nerf (foam) bolt OR a 275grain bolt! Run, RUN from any bow manufacturer who fails to prominently display muzzle and/or terminal energy given common or preferably standardized bolt weights. If you can’t sort out why, don’t buy.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

noted

[@AarronS]

Excellent video. I think this crossbow is a great option for fishing. 😊

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I agree

[@BIGLIPS2024]

I bought on after this video but my brother cocked it and it backslashed and took his eye out this item is dangerous

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I hate to hear that. That is a horrible thing to have happen to your brother. Did the string break or did the pistol come back at him? Praying for a speedy recovery for him.

[@BIGLIPS2024]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors not sure I destroyed it

[@BIGLIPS2024]

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors update my brother lost his eye but arrow hit part of his brain so now he has no idea who I am

[@sneat2028]

Don't buy this reverse draw, the strings are more susceptible to breaking.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

noted

[@catholic3dod790]

Can it kill boars? Thanks

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes! Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHjFZaCYr7t4jsU

[@webb-cast1030]

You disappointed me on this one Dave. I kept waiting for the Batman style speech balloons to be employed in this video. "BAM!" "BOOM!" "BANG!" "WOW!" Or maybe a Bat Signal that used the KPO logo instead of the Bat Symbol. Any way you look at it, Gwinn is > than Gotham any day of the week. ;)

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

That is a great idea. That may have to happen on the next "Ballista Bat" video I do. Thanks!

[@ilijabosnjak76]

Nope illegal in Canada 🇨🇦 but if it has a brace it's OK 👍 😂I love ❤️ to shoot my cheap Centre Point regular 80 pounds mini crossbow

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

cool

[@brucebrown5464]

Sounds like he is trying to sell us one

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Well, they are fun!

[@ethanf1610]

These things sell themselves! Super cool.

[@wegottafishdude]

Sounds to me like he’s just showing us what it does

[@reggiewalker1585]

Orrrr, it's possible he really liked it. Looked pretty neat imo.

[@yousocrazycurlystooge7640]

not a toy, not 420fps either

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Noted

[@glennquagmire1747]

$ 450 ? hahahahahahhaha, peddling a crossbow bat, many others products are half the price and just as good !!!!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

OK that's awesome!

[@tedwelch9421]

Promo-SM 😩

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

yes

[@rockysmart6406]

Nothing on actual shooting the thing. Performance or chronograph. So nothing.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

noted

[@TheBusterMan]

You shouldn't kill God's innocent animals.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Jesus celebrated Passover and also helped Peter/Simon and Andrew catch fish. Also the Old Testament covers it pretty clearly when Noah got on dry land. Ever since Adam ate the apple we live in a dirty world where we have to toil for our food and shelter. It gets dirty and bloody sometimes. We don't live in Eden anymore. It's not a Disney movie. The fish Jesus helped catch struggled for their lives to get out of the net, but Jesus had other plans.

[@adambyrd4876]

Looks like junk.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It's actually not bad.

[@eduardomolino2828]

where could i buy that crossbow ?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Link in description of video or here ballista.co/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7uSkBhDGARIsAMCZNJslVfsYmTcS2P6TAcdpGUY76cb24-x6lmvuDhR28wLC5JOUqLj-t2QaAuuUEALw_wcB

[@caseymelick8023]

You're not selling me on it or your channel

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

OK, no problem.