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We changed the rules of the game
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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)
Innovative system of crossbow loading
The BALLISTA BAT has a built-in cocking assist with a self-retracting cord. It reduces the effort needed to cock the 130 lb limbs to a maximum pull of 40 lb. The system helps you cock the crossbow in up to 3 seconds.
Choose your crossbow
Compare BAT and BAT Reverse with stock
The BAT with stock combines 130 lb limbs with bolt speeds up to 300 fps. The BAT Reverse with stock uses a reverse-draw design and reaches speeds up to 340 fps. These are two different models — compare them below.
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Bat stock
Up to 300 fps velocity
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Bat reverse stock
Up to 340 fps velocity
COMPACT COMPOUND DESIGN
Compact BAT power with shoulder support
The BALLISTA BAT combines a compact compound design with 130 lb limbs and a 6.75-inch power stroke. The L-Stock adds shoulder support, while the built-in cocking assist makes the crossbow easier to cock.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Limb draw weight***130 lb
- Bolt speed***Up to 300 fps
- Weight with stock***3.2 lb
- Crossbow length without stock***16"
- Axle-to-axle width, cocked***5"
- Axle-to-axle width, uncocked***7.9"
- Power stroke***6.75"
- Cocking effort***Up to 40 lb
- Cocking time***Up to 3 seconds
Kinetic Energy of the BAT stock& Bat Reverse stock Crossbow
| 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 |
Ready for body kit
all-purpose Picatinny mount
The BALLISTA BAT supports accessories on its top and bottom Picatinny rails; the top rail is included. Depending on your setup, you can add compatible optics, a flashlight, a bipod, a grip, or a bowfishing reel.
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Bipod
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Laser sight
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Bowfishing setup
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Foregrip
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Flashlight
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Tripod
Universal Hunting bolts
ready to bowfishing
Ideal for bowfishing
The BALLISTA BAT can be set up for bowfishing with a compatible reel and Bowfishing Reel Seat Mount. The mount attaches to the front bracket or the bottom Picatinny rail.
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.
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