The BALLISTA BAT Pistol Crossbow is a game-changer in the world of crossbow shooting. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, this crossbow boasts an impressive speed of up to 300 FPS. With a power of 130lbs and weighing a mere 2.46lbs, it's recognized as the world's lightest and fastest mini compound crossbow pistol. The unique design ensures minimal friction, durability, and a standout performance. Whether you're hunting, practicing, or just enjoying some recreational shooting, the BAT Pistol Crossbow promises an unparalleled experience, blending power, precision, and innovation.
This is a very high quality pistol crossbow. It is certainly not a toy. It is great for backyard shooting. It would work very well for hunting small game.
I am in love with this crossbow. I can't wait for winter to end.
This crossbow is a blast to shoot, but I’m seeing a lot of string wear after less than 100 shots. If it weren’t for the string wear issue, I would have given it five stars.
Dear Rick,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback.
Please, check the rail for any burns, and watch some of our youtube videos for tips on string longevity for Ballista Bat Reverse.
https://youtu.be/Q0stB2nP30M?si=qPEVPevZiveupkqV it`s a test for string durability.
We would advise you to use more heave bolts, like Sting. Thus your string will serve you longer.
Frequent waxing and lubricating of the string and rail is really helpful and this helps the string to last up to 500 shots.
Some customers are even double serving their string by adding additional serving on it. This prevents the string from fraying.
Best regards,
Olha
BALLISTA
Caution must be used with this easy to load, amazing and highly accurate pistol gripped, double handed, load quickly, little beauty. Be very careful, use a back stopper because it's got great distance and strikes with force and enjoy. It's not hard to assemble and maintained well it will last a long time. Never dry fire it with nothing nocked. Woooh
This product is far beyond my expectations. I love it! I own an army of less lethal self defense guns, due to my criminal record. This has now takin the number one spot! Powerful and made tough. Definitely worth the purchase wether for self defense or hunting.
Let me first say that I have close to zero previous archery experience, so I have nothing to compare this product against. Having said that, I believe this is a serious weapon (definitely not a toy). I have set up an "archery range" in my basement and am able to shoot about 30 feet from my target. Practice bolts that came with the crossbow sink 4-6 inches into the target. I am very sure that this crossbow would do major damage to any living target.My primary reason for buying this product was for home protection. I am convinced it would stop anyone on the receiving end. Of course, if you were to use this against another person, you had better make the first shot count, as even with practice, it will take 5-10 seconds to cock the crossbow and load the next bolt.The quality of this crossbow seems excellent. It is easy to cock (and de-cock if needed). Cocking is very easy, you simply pull back on the cocking handle until it locks in place. When you cock it, a "safety" button pops out at the near end. You can't fire a bolt until you press the safety button back in. This is a great safety feature to prevent a dry fire or accidental shot. Once it is cocked, your choices are to either fire a bolt or to "de-cock" it, which is also very easy to do. The instructions warn you in no uncertain terms to never "dry fire" (fire without a bolt), as this can do serious damage to the string or the crossbow itself and will void the warranty. Once I got the sight aligned, I found I can hit within an inch of the bullseye with about 90% of my shots from 10 yards (in my basement with no wind). I can hit within two inches 100% of the time. So the repeatability of shots seems to be very good.Having no previous archery experience, I didn't take into account the extra costs associated with this crossbow. I needed to also buy the sight, an extra string/cable, a "press" (to replace the string/cables), a target, and some hunting bolts (it comes with three practice bolts). So, it was very easy for the total cost to come up to $500 or more once I take into account those additional, but very necessary, accessories.Aside from its main purpose that I bought it for (home protection), it is a lot of fun to shoot. The power is incredible. I'm sure larger crossbows have more power, but this seems to have all the power I need for my purposes. As I mentioned above this is NOT a toy, so I would not allow a child to use it without close supervision. But it is a lot of fun to shoot.
On the third draw that the string became dislodged. And since they don't provide a Stringer with it so you'll have to buy one probably just to be safe if you still choose to buy this piece of garbage. I'm going to try to restring with the Stringer I already have from another crossbow and though I'm not sure if it will even work with this design. Also it's immediately obvious that the handle that comes with this is poorly designed. Because unless I'm missing something it can either stand straight up or Tilt at a 75° angle to either side but there's no way to fix it in place so it doesn't really work well as a handle. Now I say three draws but I got one practice shot off. The first draw was as soon as I unboxed it inside my house so I wasn't going to fire it. Which was okay cuz they make a big Point not to dry fire right so I wanted to practice decocking it. Which I will say that at least was very easy. I do also feel like I should mention the grip and trigger mechanism of the crossbow itself feels like cheap plastic, to the point that it doesn't feel like it goes with the rest of the crossbow.Like I said if I can fix it and shoot it a little bit consistently maybe I'll keep it but honestly it's probably going back cuz I can't imagine I'm going to be able to restring it and I refuse to buy a Stringer from them because this thing failed on the first day which is really something they should include anyways. I'd still be disappointed but I could work with itEditI caved and bought the the press to restring this. Restrung it took it out. Used it for a day. Got off a fair number of shots. But then look down and see that the string is already fraying. To the point that I'm debating whether or not to buy a back of spring for when this one breaks. So let's put it together between the Press for around $60 and the new string for around $40 you're probably going to want to add an extra hundred bucks to the price of this thing off the bat.
The Ballista Bat is awesome, compact,lightweight, fast,powerful! I added the laser scope,and quiver! Haven't fired yet but can't wait! Very cool for hunting,target shooting,or my main reason protection! Thanks Ballista Bat and Amazon again for hooking me rt up no problems what so ever! RON....
Not a toy!
This is dope, best set up in the market!
Couldn't be happier
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Good stuff, compact, lightweight but feels solid.enjoying this product
The bolts for the ballista bat don’t hold up very well other than that it’s a nice cross bow and works great
Once you get used to pulling the cord it is easy to use did some practice with and this joker is really fast. I would not want to be on the other side of it getting hit
Came intact as shown
I love my new crossbow which is of high quality and very well made. It fits easily in my backpack for when I go hunting. Ballista also has excellent support for any questions you may have. I highly recommend Ballista!
Highly recommend
Had alittle problem with the cocking but put alittle lube on it work good now
alot of fun to shoot and easy to load. if your looking for a fun small pistol style crossbow that can also be used to hunt with, you won't be disappointed with this one.
A lot say things about it but this is the real .if you read all the directions and shoot it's best I've ever had !!! And when you pull back on the handle to cock it guide back in slowly so it don't bump into the safety. I kinda wish thicker arrows would be best only 6 mm . But when you shoot it's cool almost so accurate it's like ok Im two inch circle ⭕ no problem. And I shoot this vest but not steel plates and it went right thru ! Definitely not something you want anyone under 18 ordering. It's like a gun they both can make mistakes so you have to treat like a pro . Only cock it right before ready to shoot .
I love this crossbow. Easy to use and so funn to shoot. I have to remind myself that it is NOT a toy. But I have one major reservation. I have shot this weapon about a hundred times and have already seen significant fraying on the cables. Other crossbow manufacturers state that strings and cables should be changed every two years. I am wondering now whether it is safe shoot this again. A snapped cable could easily damage the pulleys and risers.
will come back do a video on it. YeA on the expensive side for the string an stringer
It is very well-made and easy to use. If you want to avoid frayed and broken strings, you need to use bow string wax on any part of the string that goes through a pulley and also wax the rails. (Otherwise, you are pulling the strings across metal when you cock and when you fire it.) I got the red dot sight but intentionally did not get the laser sight. (I don't need to give away my location to intruders.) Also DO NOT DRY FIRE (no bolt or a bolt that weighs less than 140 grains) This can damage the crossbow.
I did order and receive the Ballista Bat and have shot it dozens of times before and after adding a combination holo & laser site. I wanted to let you know it meets or exceeds my expectations. I would say it is the finest crossbow pistol in all the land. The smooth trigger pull helps ensure incredible accuracy and the clever cocking system makes it a pleasure to shoot over and over again. Those features combined with the incredible power and silence make it my choice for one of the best survival and defense weapons on the market. I just ordered more arrows and extra string and restringing tool from Amazon. This is my third crossbow pistol and it is an absolute marvel of technology and craftsmanship combined. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
