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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
potential vampire killer, September 9, 2005
I have recently re-discovered the joy of target shooting. I usually shoot an air pistol in my improv 6 yards range also known as "the garage". I wanted to shoot outside (why be in a semi-dark garage on a beautiful summer day?) quitely; air pistols have a recognizible pop, and they look very much like a "real" gun these days. So I was looking for something that would draw less attention, at least noise-wise.
As soon as I got the package, (delivery was prompt, good service) I opened the box, and, to my initial disappointment, I saw marks on the metal parts, lots of fingerprints (under the plastic wrap), and the inscription on the bow read "hou shiueh". I was thinking : "This has poor workmanship written all over it, and I am sooo returning it". But then I went ahead and assembled the bow (not an easy task, requirred two people to bend the thing into shape). I went to the garage and shot. Whoaaaa. The backstop for my airgun consists of a boxfull of magazines, old telephone books and bubble wrap. No pellet has ever gone through. But the bolt/arrow did; punched a 1/2 inch hole into my garage door! So, some Elmer's Wood Filler later, and adjusting the sights, and reinforcing the backstop with 2 x 6 treated wood boards (left-overs from my deck repairs), here I am again: kaaapowww. The trigger is very hard to pull, do not expect any smooth action. It is HARD. Pulling it is very likely to affect your aiming.
I took the sights off, they are a piece of rubbish (cheap Chinese stuff) and mounted a BSA laser sight instead. Results improved immediately.
The Cobra is not just your crow/pigeon/squirrel shooter. It is way too powerful, and you need a very solid backstop.
It is not the most accurate plinking tool out there, but for its cost, with an additional laser / red-dot sight, it looks really mean.
I am giving it 4 out of 5 because it is a bit rattly and the sights are no good.
If you think about using it for hunting, check your local laws, some states do not allow crossbows and / or bows with scopes or lasers for wildlife hunting.
But then again, the Cobra might work just fine as a self-defense weapon against vampires.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Very Stealthy and Accurate Weapon, December 31, 2007
The Cobra pistol crossbow is lots of fun, but more than just a toy. It is quite powerful with the ability to penetrate deeply into targets, and accurate enough to consistently hit a 12-inch circle at 20-yards (after a bit of practice). The crossbow comes packaged with one bowstring and three bolts (darts). You'll want to be sure to purchase an extra pack of bolts or two since they are very inexpensive.
The crossbow has a built-in self-cocking mechanism, which makes cocking the crossbow for each shot easy, even with its 80-pound pull. Shooting across an open field to test the range of crossbow I found that I could shoot a bolt about 65-yards in fairly level flight. Shooting in a high arc the bolt will fly out to over 200-yards. Accuracy is quite good out to about 20 or 25-yards, and fair out to about 40-yards. (With more practice I suppose one might become very accurate even out to 40 or 50-yards.)
There is of course no recoil, and only a quiet click/snap sound as the bolt flies from the crossbow. This makes for a very stealthy weapon. The crossbow is certainly powerful and accurate enough to hunt small game, although the bolts only have a `target point'.
The crossbow is reasonably well constructed, made of solid aluminum. The sights leave a bit to be desired, as they are made of plastic, but they are still functional. There is an automatic safety that engages each time you cock the crossbow. This crossbow is well-worth its price of less than $40.00.
If you are looking for a fun weapon for target practice and maybe even a little small game hunting the Cobra pistol crossbow is a good choice.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
bullseye, April 29, 2004
This is a very nice package. It is well suited to indoor shooting and will penetrate a typical phone directory to a depth of one inch at a range of @ 12 feet.
For a price of fifty dollars you won't be disappointed!
The self cocking ratchet is a simple lever designed as the short stock which adds a nice medieval look, and facilitates shooting from the hip.
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