Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Tactical is equipped with a buttstock that improves the cocking of the crossbow by providing leverage with the buttstock. This means that limbs with a higher draw weight can be used. This increases range and penetration. However, the cocking process is harder and may take longer.

The Compact is cocked by pulling back the cocking device. It’s extremely fast. A rate of under one second per bolt is definitely achievable. However, the compact lacks the leverage of the Tactical. As a result, weaker limbs are used.

Both products are sporting goods! Nevertheless, the power of both Stingers should not be underestimated

Yes, the crossbow comes with the following arrows:
– 6 blue practice bolts with the Tactical
– 6 black bodkin bolts with the Compact

– 55 lbs limbs with the Tactical
– 35 lbs limbs with the Compact
The 55 lbs and 90 lbs limbs are available separately.

With the 90 lbs limb you can expect good accuracy at up to 100 feet, with the 55lbs limb you can expect good accuracy for up to 80 feet and with the 35 lbs limb you can get good results at up to 50 feet.

All AR-6 models have a magazine capacity of 6 arrows.

A quick check to see if everything is in order is usually sufficient. Taking a particular look at the limb end caps and the string (especially the centre serving) is also good practice. If there signs of damage, please replace them before using your Stinger.

Don’t worry, our spare parts kit for the Stinger includes all relevant replacement parts for your Stinger II. Including three springs, various screws, washers, and nuts, and a replacement fiber optic front sight. The springs can also be used in the AR-6 Stinger I.

Please check whether the two silver cocking rods on your Stinger are set correctly. These must not stand vertically upwards or point towards the magazine. Instead, they should be angled about 30 degrees away from the magazine to position the string correctly when cocking.

In order not to damage your Compact and to have fun shooting for a long time, you should operate the rear black cocking handle with three fingers (index, middle and ring finger). This will actuate the cocking mechanism evenly. Also, be careful not to obstruct the mechanism’s springs with your fingers.

In practice, you can make very accurate hits with the standard fibre optic front sight. What you want in addition depends on you personally. However, the combination with a red laser and red dot sight has proven very practical and very suitable for everyday use.
The red dot sight for use in daylight or outdoors and the red laser for shooting in the dark or indoors as well as aiming without a firm cheek weld on the stock.

The output wattage, the color, and the method of mounting.
– The red laser is housed directly in the magazine, has an output of < 1 mW and is primarily used for indoor shooting and/or in twilight or dark conditions. - The green laser is attached to the side of the magazine, has an output of < 5 mW and is mainly used for shooting in daylight. In general, our eyes can pick up the color green much more easily than red. This is also apparent when using the two lasers in daylight. The green laser will still be highly visible under conditions where the red laser would be virtually invisible.

For the red laser you need three AG13/357A/CX44/LR44W batteries.

For the red dot you will need a CR2032 3V battery.

For the green laser you will need a 14250 3.7V battery.

For the flashlight you will need a CR123 3V battery.

Batteries are included with all sights.

The best way to increase speed and ease of use is by using our speedloader which allows you to quickly load the magazine with 5 arrows.

The tuning trigger reduces the trigger weight so that the bow can be fired more easily even when using higher poundage limbs.

The tuning trigger is especially ideal for beginners and target shooters.

The tuning trigger also reduces the possibility of having a trigger control error.

Yes, we use a commercial spec buffer tube which means that almost every butt stock can be used.