The Grand "Adder" Crossbow Tuning Guide

[@T-minus-infinite]

I just watched an entire video about how to modify a crossbow that I don't have

[@ChadKakashi]

Tbf most people watch it for the high amount of "Jörg" in the video.

[@jospi2]

Yet.

[@MrGiovannisassano]

I watched it so if I ever get one or come across any on the street I know how to operate and maintain it so ty.

[@mdsign001]

Christmas isn't over yet ...

[@EdToml]

With Jörg, you never know when he will present a great idea...

[@ravenmad9225]

Wunderbar.When he says "massive" he means "solid".

[@Bald_Monkey]

No he means Jörg

[@fenristhewolfslair3993]

wunderbow? :)

[@SpinDlsc]

Joerg is secretly Ahab trying to design a compact weapon powerful enough to kill Moby Dick. Love the content, Joerg!

[@Drak_Thedp]

You've got it a bit wrong. Not to KILL Moby Dick but to LAUNCH Moby Dick into space...

[@VinceMenger]

No need to even shoot it. Moby Dick would commit suicide just after witnessing the threating laugh of this mountain giant.

[@fredrickfleet3933]

Watching Jörg's videos are a real highlight of my day. Some of the best content online.

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

I am so glad for your success and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving hard-working man........ WHO CLEARLY HAS ENOUGH YEARS ON THE INTERNET TO SHOWCASES SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dannywilsher4165]

And features!!!

[@Aeowind1]

Did my mods on the Adder. Took me a whole Sunday in the workshop. A screw on the trigger mechanism broke off and I had to drill it out (took 4hrs and 3 drillbits, none of which ended in my hand though 😋) Recommend to all who consider modding: when you have the trigger disassembled smooth the edges of the string catch. It is kind of Sharp edged. Your string will thank you. Furthermore I added a washer to the cross bar and some tape to the stock holder insert (whatever the proper name). Now everything is much more sturdy.

[@george45620]

It's been a pleasure watching you for many years and witnessing your inventions and the evolution of the Instant Legolas!

[@jeanackle]

But the Viper/Stinger and Adder crossbows/magazines predate the Instant Legolas and Fenris. The earlier concept and prototype are even older. And the whole history /series of them is a great watch.

[@ChadKakashi]

The hand's getting better! Stay healthy Jörg, great video/product as always.

[@fredrikbackstrom4014]

When he smiles after he made weapon out of weapon, he chuckles me with happiness!

[@sevenproxies4255]

As someone who has worked with a lot of trigger blocks and sears before... I'm biting my fingernails in fright watching you disassembling the triggerblock while standing up and holding it in your hands only! 😱

[@MrGiovannisassano]

And that's why is a legend of a man :)

[@francismcfadden3305]

I'm incredibly depressed and your videos are strangely therapeutic for me. Thank you for existing you beautiful soul.

[@bittachowdhury4242]

This looks like something straight out of a video game. Gotta get me one!

[@dimadrifter9920]

Always thought it looks quite Cyberpunk-y

[@henkeH2]

Jörgs video: ”Use the new chapter function!” Me: ”Yeah nah, I wanna watch everything. ”

[@joaomus]

He even makes weapons out of weapons

[@aestheticmizo6444]

Yes , he loves his job

[@mohammadazhim7663]

you really sum it up dude🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@caswallonandflur692]

But gives away his secrets away to the enemy combatants 😕

[@HowardBorgesOriginal1]

WOW!!! Simply Craziness... Only with Joerg! Keep It Coming!

[@James28R]

Got to love the 'AR16' style pins! ;)

[@Birb_of_Judge]

AR16?

[@michaelblacktree]

hehe

[@WhatChaMaCalum]

@@Birb_of_Judge Ar47

[@S.Y-a-ok]

I love your channel, it got me back into catapults last summer, I'm 52 👍🏻 Your Grandfather seems like he was a hardworking honourable man, who was "branded with an evil moniker" at a terrible time in man's history. I respect your honesty. You have the right to be proud of your Grandfather 👍🏻 Be well.

[@migalito1955]

I recently built a 48 inch long throwing arm for a home built cross bow where I used two layers of three fiberglass rods per layer. The rods are typically used for marking the edge of driveways after it snows for the purpose of keeping the plow off the lawn. I lightly sanded each orange fiberglass rod. I then laid three for the first layer side by side and temporarily used tape to keep them tight to each other. I then ran super glue down the abutting surfaces. Once the glue set I flipped the layer and glued the seams on this side too. I repeated the process for the second layer. To laminate the layers together I first taped them together. I then every 6 inches tied a loop of perhaps 10 turns of string. However after each winding of string was made I soaked the winding of string with super glue. The end result is a fabulous, but cheap throwing arm. Depending on the power stroke's length you can have different draw strengths. The one I am using is roughly 80 pounds, but it could be increased if desired. I don't know what it could max at but if I guessed I'd say 115. Unless you like safety orange throwing arms its a good idea to paint the arm as I did with a quality spray paint that bonds well to fiberglass. If you want to feel real secure about the layers remaining in alignment I would soak your two tied areas in super glue and of course your string can't be a waxed string but I found any string does well especially after soaked in super glue.

[@EntranceDenied]

It's nice knowing my crossbow has an upgrade path. Amazing product.

[@speckledjim_]

Watching you disassemble the crossbow I'm really impressed with it's construction, it's solid

[@CombsandCo]

Just did the safety conversion on my adder. It took 30 min from start to finish...easy peasy. Thank you, Jorge for the sling shot channel!

[@dumper87]

Imagine if this guy had been around in the 1900s. He would’ve probably been John Browning’s rival inventor.

[@02337755]

True.

[@ewhyte8059]

A word of caution, now that the safety is manually operated ,when changing the string it is paramount to engage the safety because any accidental press on the trigger will incur an unpleasant experience!

[@danielmahon1589]

are you speaking from experience or observation?

[@bananajoe3669]

25:43 The hole for the knurled screw on my 7-round magazine was forgotten. Now I have to wait for the replacement magazine. But Gogun is telling me it will arive Thuesday or Wednesday. Glad I have the five round magazine too, but yeah, it's not that easy to fill with the arrows because you always need two hands to hold the lever open and fill in the arrows. And when you don't have a third hand it's pretty difficult to do! Now I hope the rain is stopping so I can get out to shot! 35:00 Yes, I really liked this! 👍 It was quiet informative! This fixed some of my questions i had. Maybe I will convert my Adder into a 180 pound version too! And i will build me a few broad head arrows. Greetings from Frankonia...

[@v3rd4mmt]

@@Lonewolf_rider There is a problem with these instructions, I ordered two of these 90 lb throwing arms to upgrade the strength of my bow for the grizzly in the area. Neither have string stops. I'm in a position where I decide if I should use the limbs or not. I may need to use the bracket from the 130 lb limb and then I won't be able to hot swap. Unless I use the bracket that has no string stop for the 130 lb limb... thoughts? How and where did yours break?

[@FDCLDN]

Best crossbow i have ever had, amazing.

[@ryanl2654]

Anyone who has taken apart the adder to mod it will agree with me how well engineered it is, how sturdy it is- especially at it's price point. It is an exceptional peice of kit. The fact its upgradable by - like me - an eejit with zero engineering experience is awesome.

[@WvlfDarkfire]

Thank you so much and I love the chapter feature

[@rndmfella1874]

VERY important to keep people like Jorge happy-go-lucky! Imagine what happens when they turn bitter or mad?

[@gratefulpianist8640]

you added so much power to the added adder

[@daviddavidson2357]

Liking the video. I might make some of my own on the Adder. I'll probably start with an overall review. There are some changes on the Siege which would serve an "Adder 2" model well for people who would like to stick with recurve bows. I'll probably add some more things such as the fact that since the stock doesn't house a recoil spring (like on the AR15) you can pop the back off it (the Adder actually comes with two butt plates for the stock depending on what you prefer; at least from GoGun) but inside the butt plate you've got a hollow cylinder which is perfect for string wax and then two separate cavities in which you can put disassembly tools such as Allen (hex) keys as well as spare red dot batteries. I absolutely love the modularity of the Adder system and think that it could be taken a step further, much like modern rifles where you can remove one part and swap it out for something entirely different. Such as different handgrips. Different stock systems (such as ones with a variable raised cheek rest), different safety systems (one from GoGun which is built to not be a 'safety on cock' system) and a reinforced cocking transport mechanism that allows the user to swap things out for something reinforced, potentially with a heavier draw limb (throwing arm) included. Or even heavier but more durable parts that use more metal rather than polymer so they really take abuse. If I had a job at EK archery one of the things I would do is gift 10 bows to 10 'guntubers' who have some military experience who aren't currently deployed and ask them to stress test them. I think that having the Adder (or Adder Siege) "1.0" as a starting platform and offering changes to it that you can buy with assembly instructions is the future of archery. A few enterprising individuals have already started selling non-EK upgrades for the Cobra and Siege platforms but if EK got on top of this they would be the *first* modular crossbow manufacturer. Long arrow mag designs have been created for these bows. Different loading systems have too. However they aren't sold by EK. If EK & Steambow (for the Fenris) got into that market they'd continue with their pattern of making better bows. If the idea caught on you could potentially even go to GoGun and 'build' (pick out parts) your own Adder or Siege at the checkout. You'd retain the warranty as all parts would be given the okay as they're all first party mods, more people would buy and a modular system makes it more difficult for copycat manufacturers to undercut the design. I feel that making a truly modular system is the future of crossbows. I've modded my old Armex Jaguar to have an underslung picatinny rail. I'll probably look for non-destructive ways to mod my Adder. But if EK started releasing 'tuning kits' that changed things up a little (heavier draw, precision buttstock, stronger levers with less play) I'd buy that.

[@robertbarrett3749]

I have the adder 130lb crossbow its awesome but I don't have the equipment to make it 180lb. Hope joerg can bring out 180lb weapon I'll buy it straight away :))

[@maxdowney3717]

Me too, fingers crossed.

[@kyliemcwynne]

Jeorg you are the best my man. Hope to do this as soon as I can obtain an adder

[@markward3242]

You can fill the shaft up with .177 pellets it works real well

[@leadballoon06]

The archery industry makes weighted inserts for arrow tips... That works best 🤣

[@mdsign001]

Hello and welcome to the crossbow channel! I'm so old, I remember when this channel was about actual slingshots ... just kidding Jörg, I get it, you've gotta eat ;-) Congratulations on the commercial succes of the "Adder" I hope EK Archery and Steambow know and appreciates the big part you've had in making it a succes!

[@A.W.B174]

Keep em coming joerg

[@Wales256]

Im years late but ordered mine the other day. Been out shooting today with it. Good fun

[@samnottheotherone4363]

Gotta get them to manufacture their own strong version

[@ctorok2742]

You bought me at the "not recommended" remark. Now I MUST do it. :)

[@JamesJones-yt8df]

Love this channel , HE is amazing..

[@alfiereed4788]

Thank god for Joegr Sprave, hope I've spelled that right... A genius without a huge greed You have my sincere thanks

[@Imatallguy1]

He's always on his quest for the viral video formula, so it's unfortunate that these long instructional videos don't perform the best. I love them!

[@MrBonezDeuce]

This guy is truly nuts. Totally in a good way.

[@davidaven355]

Joerg thanks for being there. I admire your concern for people to feel safe in their homes. You are tireless in products your ingenious thinks of every day. Have you thought of how to use compound pulled on the adder so the operator does not feel the draw weight. and component parts to face the force of 180 lbs?

[@Dekan83]

I love your abilty yo make something simple and turn it into an elegant weapon of the gods!!! Btw I hope your hand is doing better!

[@CNBROWN54]

Love the Adder and would definitely buy one if it was 150 draw weight. In North Carolina all crossbows must have a minimum of 150 lbs. Please make a crossbow legal in my state.

[@ewhyte8059]

The Vaping Sportsman No brainer, no disrespect. Order the kit with two 90lb limbs.Follow the procedure exactingly in this video and badda bing badda boom badda bam....wadda ya got?! A Hog Nailer!

[@CNBROWN54]

@@ewhyte8059 I get exactly what your saying , but I already own a Barnett crossbow with cams and a self cocking device. With that said , I would rather it come stock with the appropriate draw weight without modifying it myself. Thanks

[@marksneyd5004]

Just ordered mine ! Excellent video !

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

I have a Fenris special 5 year coming to me, I plan on "adding" an Adder to my collection next.

[@niek9107]

If in the future it ever goes into sale like his other stuff did for the hollydays. I'll definitely consider buying it.

[@permichel8133]

You must be millionare by many times with all that sales 👍🏼😉

[@Deshaunwatzon]

Love this channel

[@dannywilsher4165]

I love your videos Sir!!! Especially the ones in the shop making things. Could you do a shop tour someday? Thanks!!!

[@Make_Boxing_Great_Again]

@ Joerg Sprave, would you be able to get a new Adder Mark 2 in production that already has all these upgrades? All these upgrades seem pretty essential if you are to market it as a premium product. I absolutely love the concept of the product though. People would be willing to pay more for a higher quality system.

[@xandergross8474]

Looks like DIYing! 😁 insted of advertising You're a Bad businessman, Joerg! That's the reason I do love you! (hope you know what I mean) Cheers 🖖🏼

[@liftedlegend710]

Love how you do two vids one in english one in german even tho you could just do subtitles

[@rammalla6176]

Sir, I often watch yours slingshot Channel and I liked so much this Channel thanks and when you laugh ha ha ha

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

Which leads me to my challenge! Can you make a belt to feed bolts through your invention? You can try either modern or medieval technologies! Imagine how much you could make by inventing a universal belt which could be used in multiple devices...

[@ndld4955]

Can in just say i like watching you work.. and i also appreciate you slowing down to explain what you're doing...🤣😋👍

[@ozludo]

The definitive Joerg Sprave quote: "No more safety!"

[@aestheticmizo6444]

If Joerg lives with me , my house wouldn't be haunted 😭

[@rainerzufall689]

It would be haunted by your ghost since he accidently killed you with just a casual gesture he made with a contraption just to show you its features. You did not wear a safety t-shirt.

[@ndld4955]

The ghost would decide to depart..😋😅

[@rndmfella1874]

I think maybe you havent seen his walls? They're hunted alright

[@jewboybobpatriot3643]

I read this so wrong "if Joerg lives with me, my blouse would be mounted" had to double take and reread O.O ...

[@axistec]

Thank you for the cracking enhancements on the weapon Joerg. 💪💥🎯

[@KissakiShinobi]

Great tips! I realized most of them! I love the double stacked magazine so and I need also to build this heavier bolts!

[@jasonkeating9958]

Obviously a parts kit with these little pre made especially the stiffening bar would be handy Especially for the Heavier bow weights, Being able to buy steel replacement parts would be great

[@rizgarpenjweny7522]

Mate the content of your video is amazing, good work i really enjoyed it, but if you can fixed the lighting, so we can see every thing clearly is much appreciated. Thanks

[@jcfool8658]

Love your channel.

[@ruinou5414]

I just found this channel and man, I love your work!

[@toasty4000000]

I don't even own a crossbow lol, but still watched. Love your vids! Maybe I'll pick one up some day...

[@garywest3763]

I absolutely LOVE the Cobra ADDER! in its Version 2 configuration, and the Millions of Hours of R&D that Joerg has spent developing it, to get such a GREAT!! Product to Market, You Are Awesome Joerg!!!. I can see at least two or three areas inside the trigger Block I would Check for possibilities for more Mods. to increase accuracy at a further distance to target. Any Movement in Any gun while shooting/ pulling the Trigger, will pull the Point of Impact off Target, thus throwing off accuracy, 1. Reduce trigger pull weight by changing to a Light trigger spring, I am Not sure how stiff the oem trigger spring is. This may Not be needed. 2. smooth the Sear and Trigger contact points with some Very Fine sandpaper to polish this contact area. 3. add a Adjusting screw behind the trigger arm (this would reduce trigger pull length But I see the the posts for the Safety and Trigger would No longer Line up properly if adjusted, this may be a problem) at the rear of the trigger housing drill and tap for a 4-40 Allen screw so that this is adjustable to your liking to remove the Trigger travel, or trigger pull length, be cautious here as you dont want a Hair trigger just a Less pull length to the point of a Great Trigger release point that is expected. These three things will make a Much more accurate shot of the Cobra Adder, If you have a Long trigger pull length or a Heavy trigger pull weight due to a heavy trigger spring, or a Gritty or rough trigger pull due to a stamped steel edge of the Steel trigger and sear being Rough and Not Polished Smooth, these all can throw Off Accuracy. I Like to check for all these issues on Airguns By doing a trigger Pull test Several dozen times. I make sure the gun is Empty NOT loaded. Dont cock the gun, just pull the trigger several times, maybe latch the trigger, then pull the trigger, DO NOT DRY FIRE, Do NOT Cock The Crossbow!!! and watch what would Happen to what would be the Barrel End or Rail End to see if it Rises and sinks or any MOVEMENT of gun, during several Trigger Pull Tests, if you have to overcome any of the trigger spring weight or trigger pull length, or a rough sear contact, and pulling the trigger makes the X-bow's end, Move up or down during the Trigger Pull that will Throw off the SHOT accuracy. Pulling the Trigger should NOT move the Guns at all and throw off accuracy at all, if it does then the trigger needs work. This is a Job for when the Warranty expires. Movement of gun while pulling the trigger would be much More noticeable when taking free standing shots, while pulling the trigger. I check for this on all my Airguns, as I am after as Much accuracy as possible, and the Best accuracy Possible at the furthest distance to target. Humm what about adding a "Under the Bolt RAIL" of both sides, an attachment that has two alum. Square Tube for light weight, that slides either backward and forward out of the way, to get a cheek weld and a Short shoulder support, leave it forward out of the way pull it back into operation.

[@JohnvanEekelen]

Superb guide Jörg, thanks!

[@garywest3763]

Such Innovation, Nothing else even comes close to the Cobra Adder!!! Great additions, I would Love to see a Sniper type Bench Rest Bipod shooting. at 50 yards, 75 yards, and 100 yards with this setup. definitely need a 3-9x40 Mil-Dot scope with Adjustable Objective, for those distances. My thought For a More tactical Version is to use a EXPANDABLE Gun Rest that attaches to the Front Lower Rail, they are used for a Standing Shot the expandable Post goes from the Bottom rail to the ground while standing to support the gun through the shot. Humm maybe a different attachment Point due to the Cocking of the Cobra Adder.

[@raytheron]

Mein lieber Gott, das ist ja unheimlich geil!

[@ytucharliesierra]

12:58 Thanks to the safety t-shirt, all you need to do is hold your breath whilst handling aerosol paint.

[@blackhat9062]

BEAUTIFUL

[@JDMACC]

Slingshot channel is underrated

[@woodsmanforlife1677]

Excellent, once again!

[@samnottheotherone4363]

Could you do a video comparing the power of each bow? The 90, 130, 180, and 260? Maybe compare to a longbow, get Shad or Tod involved.

[@samnottheotherone4363]

@@Lonewolf_rider I hope they make a strong version commercial available

[@craigsavarese8631]

Definitely the second best “Black Adder” I have ever seen. Now I await the “Baldric” edition. I bet you have many cunning plans on what that could be.

[@joshuabordelon2192]

My favorite toy maker!

[@Pyrogore]

@joergsprave Excellent informative video on the mods to help improve the Adder! I will find the manual safety and reinforced lever mods immediately useful for my Xbow. Similarly to what a few others have been asking, I was wondering about any updates on the 150lb throwing arm that was briefly mentioned earlier this year. I do think this would be a much more reliable option for those of us who aren't very experienced in weapon crafting and don't want to shatter the throwing arm and other possible mechanical failures in our xbow.

[@thecrusader3852]

Crusader approved

[@WLAN20000]

We need to take back the holy land 10th times the charm

[@chamblessrayburn6885]

Must protect the panda queen.

[@Altair00rion]

@@chamblessrayburn6885 mxr?

[@chamblessrayburn6885]

@@Altair00rion yep. Also make sure she has snackos too.

[@nightowlhunter3owl93]

It would be nice to have all these upgrades optional from the factory. Not including the safety, that should stay automatic but the rest of what you have done, they would be perfect upgrades (at a cost of course) from the factory.

[@blackmirror5559]

. A Thing of Beauty - Genius 👍 .

[@camwhite4000]

ur hand looks better thats good bro love from australia

[@Slingshotchannel]

Yes, one more week and the docs will pull the stitches.

[@rekluseman666]

Brilliant Joerg.

[@coeurdechene314]

A new model with every plastic peaces replaced by aluminium would be great!

[@MrGiovannisassano]

That are you can have it all replaced by steel :)

[@samnottheotherone4363]

Yes, an aluminum one with higher power

[@nikolayd.3399]

You are amazing !!! Great product!!! Great man!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@markoconnor6801]

Following your video,1st mod done many thanks buddy🙂👍👍.

[@angelobelmont666]

Absolutely awesome,i want it....

[@mediatorjack4486]

Lovely Video Thanks Joerg.

[@markweron7667]

I like the lateral play elimination mod. I hope the OEM has taken notes.

[@bigal33usmc37]

I just ordered one and I’m wishing that I had gotten the new magazine. I didn’t because I figured 2 more shots wasn’t worth the money. But now I’m realizing it probably could be modified for 18 shots.

[@roel.vinckens]

Pure gold.

[@dotdashdotdash]

Your laugh is more infectious than Covid 😁

[@kamuy_1337]

You should dip the cut ends with resin/epoxy to prevent the limb from splitting

[@johncuthbertson2565]

Would that have an effect on the limbs moving separately as they are bent to full draw🤔

[@PureVikingPowers]

Do a video about cheap slingshots on ebay! It take's a year for a kid to afford your slingshots so do a video for beginners that just wanna try it out at a cheap price

[@Aereto]

I don't mind waiting until warrany expiration to start modding. After all, need to familiarize with the stock equipment to know how its operations feel like, including its bolts, though purpose bolt crafting and fletching is a necessary survival skill.

[@EntranceDenied]

I am going to need to get more ripped and buff for the upgrades.

[@Parapon3ra]

Infinite power! ♾💪

[@dongolmcstrongol8565]

This version is great too who would of thunk it

[@markdotson607]

You should sell the bolts and arms pre-made i would buy it

[@davidjohn3533]

"And now you see the axis has almost no play anymore, and if it still does you used a drill bit that's too thick" - this made me laugh but also die inside

[@collinallen5356]

Yup, I want this!