POTD: The AR-6 Mag-Fed Compact Tactical Crossbow
Who doesn’t feel a little love for a Tactical Crossbow? In this Photo Of The Day, we’ll take a closer look at the AR-6, a Magazine-Fed Compact Tactical Crossbow. It’s actually much more compact than I first thought, and I’d love to try one out. The price starts at $469.00.
Here’s what Tactical Imports Corp. have to say about the AR-6 Mag-Fed Compact Tactical Crossbow:
Introducing the AR-6 Compact Tactical Magazine Fed Crossbow, exclusively imported and distributed by Tactical Imports Corp. Developed by Steambow Austria, the AR-6 Stinger II uses a top-fed 6-shot magazine. The crossbow splits at the rear with the stock acting as a lever to draw the string, making actuation quick and easy. The fiber optic sight allows fast and intuitive aiming, while a red dot sight or scope can be attached to the front Picatinny rail for even more accurate shots. The AR-6 also features an internal accessory slot for use of an optional laser device. Made of high-quality reinforced polymer, the AR-6 Stinger II is extremely lightweight, rugged, reliable, and accurate to target at distances up to 80 feet.
The AR-6 is easily disassembled and can compactly fit into a survival or bug-out bag. Weighing in at just 2.6lbs the AR-6 is easy and convenient to use and transport. The compact dimensions and light weight also make the AR-6 ideal for beginner and smaller statured shooters.
The AR-6 features versatile range of use including target practice, survival and small game hunting and is available with a full suite of options and accessories, including:
•90lbs Limbs
•Hunting Broadheads
•Target Bolts
•Bodkin Bolts
•Magazine Speed Loader
•Tactical Arrow Quiver (Picatinny Rail Required)
•Side Mount Picatinny Rail
•Stinger Red Dot Sight
•Laser Sight (For Internal Accessory Slot)
•Tuning Trigger
•Target
•Spare Parts Kit
•Integral Knife (Picatinny Rail Required)Comes with vertical foregrip, telescoping AR-15 style buttstock (commercial-spec buffer tube), 6 training arrows, 2 strings, stringing aid and manual.
Note: Because these crossbows are over 500mm in length and are not designed or altered to be aimed and fired by the action of one hand (handgun style) they are not prohibited class and therefore non-regulated items. No PAL required.
Features:
•Open sights (rear sight & front sight) on top of the magazine
•Top Picatinny rail for red dot sights
•Full-length Picatinny rail on the bottom for foregrip or tactical light
•Integrated accessory compartment for integral laser sight
•2 external ports for attaching side picatinny rails
Source: Tactical Imports Corp
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c... For a similar price, you can get this bad boy (see pic) with reverse compound limbs.
It is about the same length as the AR-6, but much more narrow due to the reverse limb design, and considerably more powerful:
— has a 150-lb. “draw” weight (compared to 90). As with all compound bows, you’re not having to pull with that much force — only 1/3rd.
— generates 420 fps velocity (compared to 220). This, combined with the longer, heavier bolts or arrows (below), generates fpe suitable for larger game.
— uses bolts (arrows) up to 12 inches long (compared to 7.5). Longer arrows are supported for single-feed / load.
And yes, there are the “tactical” accessories for it, such as a magazine adapter and stock adapter (see second pic).
*Note: first pic is the standard limb option, which is 25% less expensive. The reverse limbs which are more compact and powerful are shown in the 2nd pic.
Wasn't the design developed by Jörg Sprave from the slingshot channel on Youtube? I know he came up with a few really cool crossbow mods including magazines. Definitely worth watching his stuff, and he's got a great tag line "Let me show you its features!"