Bear X Desire XL Self-Cocking Pistol Crossbow with 3 Premium Bolts

This is not a toy. This very powerful for its size. I didnt have much trouble assembling this crossbow. A video on youtube showed the best way to string it, and it worked. It takes some strength and leverage to cock it, but it can be done by the average person. For the price, its worth it.

This crossbow is no joke and so fun. Assembly is pretty straight forward. It took me probably 5 minutes. Then sighting the crossbow in took me about 10 minutes to get it shooting how I wanted it. It shoots pretty accurately. I posted a picture of my group. I also have taken it out now and hunted rock chucks. I won’t post a picture but I will say it is very deadly and very capable of killing varmints.Also as a side note, I have purchased a cheap red dot sight and it mounted nicely to the bow and makes it even more accurate.Overall this is a great crossbow and so much fun to shoot.

For its size this is a powerful little crossbow. Much stronger than I thought it would be. Can easily be used for pest control. Surprisingly accurate with just the stock metal sights. Next investment will be a decent target.Assembly was straight forward, just need to make sure that the limb assembly is centered properly. Stringing took a little effort but wasn't too much trouble.I would recommend.Update: Having fun with this thing. I would recommend the one piece pistol bolts. The aluminum and plastic are nice, heavy, and fly straight but the fletching/flights break easily. Plan on loosing a few of them.

It's sturdy and well put together once you figure out how to string it, you're not really going to find a tutorial on YouTube but my advice is be careful of the stringing attachment and don't put your hands anywhere near the string when you're trying to set it up, be very careful. The one that comes with the package is not the one they show on the instructions and also they don't tell you too much about the little tiny spacers that are supposed to go in between the bow and the housing.

Exceeded my expectations!There are many clones of this crossbow model.I opted for this Bear model because it came with 60 lbs. vs. 80 lbs. limbs.For my purpose, the bolt negligible speed difference is inconsequential, and is more than made up buy the gentler cocking force.This crossbow is well made and surprisingly accurate plenty powerful.The only negative I can think of, is that they could have included a few more bolts.P.S. I'll still give it a 5 star, but I have to report that after just a little use, the latch-lever that releases the cocking stock, broke.This defect has been reported as a common problem. I can why, it is a design flaw. Where it gave way, the plastic is very thin, and bound to easily break.I replaced the latch with one I made out of metal.

This is a dangerous product that needs to be re-engineered. Bought 1 for me and 1 for my brother, both of them broke when trying to fire. The metal piece that held the bolt broke on my brothers, and the plastic ends on my bow snapped and broke. Low quality and should be taken off the market.

Not sure about people claiming broken in 3 shots? Instructions stink. But anyone that has strung a crossbow shouldn't have trouble. Over powered 193 fps on aluminum bolts. 250+ bolts plus no issues. Put it together right. Metal to rubber...to legs to back legs rubber. Tighten down. Re Tighten after 20 shots. Don't play with the safety. Don't play with the cock. Only cock before you shoot. Wax the string every 20 bolts. Wax the rail. Nothing will break in my experience. 50 ft within 2 inches to target. 75ft within 4 inches. I would rather get hit with a 9mm at 75ft then this bow with a broad head. Put together right and treated right the crossbow has no design flaws that really stick out. Wax wax wax the string. Put it together perfectly. Don't bump the sight rail. It held by only one screw to plastic.

Nice little crossbow. Enough power to knock down some pesky yard varmints, but easy enough to cock. After sighting it in with a dozen shots, I was shooting 3" groups at 50 ft. I'm not too steady, so this is easily achievable by normal folks. Be aware you have to release the trigger safety after it is cocked - use both thumbs to provide gentle even pressure, as the safety mechanism is plastic and appears it could break if pushed too hard from one side only. For the price this is a nice little crossbow. I would have given it 5 stars, but the instructions leave a little to be desired. Search for videos on how to assemble and string this bow and you'll be fine. It's pretty simple, but easy to screw up if you are not familiar with this. Update - after removing the rear sight to snug up the bolt clip, the release lever for cocking the bow broke and will be returning it for replacement under warranty.