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The world’s only crossbow with a built-in self-retracting cocking assist.
(Reduces tension force by 3 times)
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The world’s only portable crossbow press
(Easy maintenance in a field)
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The world’s only crossbow that can be equipped with a folding stock.
(The crossbow fits into a regular backpack)
Cocking in up to 3 seconds
Innovative system of crossbow loading
Ballista crossbows is the only crossbows in the world with a built-in self-retracting cord tensioner. With this technology, loading the crossbow is quick, easy and noiseless! Therefore, even women and teens can easily handle this crossbow. In cramped conditions, this system allows for instant and silent reloading. The cocking system is designed to make sure that the maximum force applied over the entire length of the stroke does not exceed 40 pounds.
The fastest
The world's fastest Compound Crossbow
Ballista BAT is the world's lightest crossbow with an arrow speed of up to 300 FPS. The unique design of the crossbow uses additional polistpasses of the sliderless cable system - the least amount of friction between parts among all crossbows. The minimum of plastic parts. The possibility of changing the position of the polistpasses provides for an algorithm for self-accelerating the crossbow above the nominal value.
The most powerful
The world's most powerful Compound Crossbow
Ballista BAT is the only Compound Pistol Crossbow with 130 lb limbs as standard. This significantly expands the scope of the crossbow's application. You can use this crossbow not only for recreation, sports and entertainment, but also for various types of hunting and even for self-defense!
THE MOST COMFORTABLE
smaller in width than a human hand!
The width of the crossbow when loaded is even less than the average palm of a person. It is so convenient in use that sometimes it may seem like you're using a handgun instead of a crossbow. Forget the uncomfortable bulky devices and enjoy shooting!
When disassembled, fits into a 2x4x10 inch case.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Draw weight of bow limb***130 lbs
- Velocity***Up to 300 fps
- Weight***2.46 lb
- Length***16"
- Width Axle to Axle Cocked***5"
- Width Axle to Axle Uncocked***7.9"
- Power-Stroke***6.75"
- Pull rod draw weight***40 lbs
Kinetic Energy of the BAT Crossbow & BAT Reverse
| VELOCITY | BAT | BAT REVERSE |
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| 150gr 13" Ballista default bolts | 300 fps | 340 fps |
| 330gr 13" Ballista Sting (with stainless steel inserts) |
198 fps | 241 fps |
| KINETIC ENERGY | ||
| 330gr 13" Ballista Sting (with stainless steel inserts) |
29 KE | 43 KE |
| HUNTING | ||
| <25 KE (Small game) | ||
| 25-41 KE (Med game, deer, antelope) | ||
| 42-65 KE (Big game, elk, black bear) | ||
| Hunting distance recommendations (depends on many factors) |
Up to 20 yards | Up to 30 yards |
Unique ammunition
Arrows for recreation hunting & boFishing
Ballista BAT is the only crossbow that includes arrows for both casual shooting and hunting. The crossbow is versatile in ammunition; it can shoot arrows, harpoons and darts, with both flat and crescent rear nock, and both standard minimized and conventional arrow fletching.
Ballista STING versatile hunting ammunition has been designed specifically for the crossbow. At the heart of these arrows is a highly penetrating 6mm carbon shaft and penetrator adapter inserts with which you can use any hunting broadheads on the market.
the lightest
WEIGHS 2.46 LB
Ballista BAT is the world's lightest Compound Crossbow. At the same time, it's completely made out of metal (except for the plastic handle). It's very light to carry with you. Hands don't get tired at all, even when shooting for a long time. Have fun shooting and don't fight with the heavy weight!
(It weighs as little as medium sized binoculars.)
Crossbow weight: 2.46 lb.
THE MOST COMPACT
FITS INTO A REGULAR BACKPACK
Ballista BAT crossbow does not need a special case. It is so compact that it fits into a regular 30 liter backpack that you probably already have at home. Unlike other crossbows, Ballista BAT will not stick out or hang from your backpack, creating a lot of inconvenience for you.
ready to bowfishing
Ideal for bowfishing
The Ballista BAT can be used for bowfishing by mounting a fishing reel. This can be done using a standard Bowfishing Reel Seat Mount, which mounts to the front rest (bracket-stirrup) or bottom Picatinny rail.
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