This quality design also includes a self-cocking system that uses a lever on the rear of the crossbow. The tough fiberglass helps the crossbow endure tough conditions and repeated use, further increasing its utility in survival situations. We were also really impressed with the KingsArchery crossbow pistol’s quality construction. Just be sure to include replacement bowstrings as well, as the string will probably wear down faster than you use the bolts. Plus, when it comes to a survival pack, more bolts means the crossbow gets you farther and longer in a disaster situation. A large reserve of bolts means you can keep plenty on you even if you do lose them, and the colors make them easier to find in thick brush. Pistol crossbow bolts are, of course, very small, so it’s easy to lose them. The multiple colors increase the usefulness of the high number of bolts. Plus, these come in a wide variety of colors including orange, yellow, blue, and black. They’re quality aluminum/PVC bolts that are made to fly straight and penetrate. In fact, the largest package comes with 123 bolts. What really caught our eye for the KingsArchery crossbow pistol, though, is the arsenal of bolts it comes with. That’s as much if not more than many of the recurve models out there, so this can take down small game like squirrels, rabbits, and small birds. 80 pounds of draw weight means this isn’t just a toy. KingsArchery’s crossbow pistol is a solidly designed model that you could use for either small-game hunting or survival preparation.

Summary: The KingsArchery Crossbow Pistol makes a great addition to any survival pack because you can get it with a ton of differently colored bolts that you can fire easily thanks to a self-cocking system. Conveniently, you can get the Cobra with a built-in quiver that will hold five bolts, making it much more compact, easier to carry around, and faster for making multiple shots. It will work with most models of pistol crossbow bolts designed for 50- to 80-pound models. The Cobra comes with three bolts, but you should consider getting a lot more. On the other hand, if you want it to hunt small game, lighter weight will make it easier to aim the sensitive crossbow. For example, if it’s just a sidearm for safety, you don’t want it to add unnecessary weight to your kit. This is especially important for a pistol crossbow regardless of what you’re using it for. The aluminum stock and barrel is strong but lightweight and combines with fiberglass limbs and plastic accessories to create a durable model that doesn’t weigh you down. The construction also makes the Cobra a good option for all experience levels and purposes. This sight can certainly serve your purposes as is, though, especially thanks to an adjustable pin. This could include scopes to complement the “iron” sight, which is actually made of plastic. The top rail has ⅜-inch dovetail mounting, so you can attach any accessories compatible with this system. While it’s a fairly basic model on its own, it does allow you to modify. The Cobra is also a great base from which to jumpstart your archery hobby. The stringing is a little difficult on this model. If you do get this for the teenager in your life, just make sure you help them string it.

Plus, you can get it with a stirrup at the front that you can hold with the other hand for even more leverage. This involves a lever behind the grip that gives you more leverage to cock the bowstring. That’s because, even with 80 pounds of draw weight, the Cobra is easy to draw thanks to the self-cocking mechanism. This could just be a fun side hobby for you, or it could be a great way to get your kids into hunting. This is because the 80 pounds of draw weight produces 160 FPS of bolt speed, which is enough to even hunt small game like squirrel and rabbit. Summary: The Snake Eye Tactical Cobra can benefit archers of all experience levels and help with just about any situation including small game hunting because of a quality design that produced 160 FPS of bolt speed.Īs a general-use pistol crossbow, the Snake Eye Cobra is hard to beat.

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