Armex Tomcat MKII 80lb crossbow pistol review

[Tonka]

Yes it's difficult to string, I'm built like my name suggests, but it still took me a while to do it. It doesn't have to be done often though. I bent the prod between my knees and popped it on. Kind of like a thigh-master bow press!
It would be a shame to send it back just for that. I think it's as much technique as strength... probably. I live a bit far off to give you a hand I'm afraid, but I'm sure you'll get it strung. Good luck.

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(18 April 2013, 10:24)Tartar Horde Wrote: In the last few days I have shot at least a few hundred bolts out of this little crossbow at a measured 10yds. The Achilles heel on this weapon is the quality of ammunition that is generally available. I purchased 15 bolts at first and started testing them in batches of 5. Out of those 15 bolts I found only 9 to be within acceptable tolerances regarding flying true and quality of build. There are two problems with the bolts available, 1 is the fletchings used. These tend to deform and do not always return to true straightness, and the points on the bolts tend to be crimped on allowing them to rattle a little bit. The fletchings are not a problem to cure as I have put some Turkey fletchings on them which you will have to cut down to size (no problem here). I have found some 6.5 inch bolts that have screw in points which would allow the fitting of two blade broadheads (three blade won't work) but I reckon you would have to use 100grain.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-X-6-5-Pisto...43b7bb0fe7

Yes, those are the bolts you linked to are my preference. I recommend you try them. I have not experimented with broadheads yet, but what you say makes sence.