![]() The arrows are propelled by strong composite fiberglass/carbon-fiber limbs capable of delivering enough speed and kinetic energy for accurate shooting at moderate distances. The adjustable M4-style butt stock makes cocking easier than with previous models and helps steady the unit when shooting. Rate of fire depends on the skill, dexterity and strength of the user, but it is easily possible to fire all six arrows within 10 seconds. It is manually cocked by the use of an integral cocking lever. The crossbow features an internal magazine capacity of six 6-inch arrows that can be fired in quick succession. ![]() This material makes it very lightweight yet extremely sturdy. The AR-6 Stinger II is marketed as a modular, tactical crossbow made from high-quality polymer. A firm, decisive trigger pull is required to shoot the Stinger II. Its lack of a safety device, however, means it should be used by only an experienced, responsible adult. That being said, the Stinger II certainly has its place as a practice crossbow that is especially easy to use and accurate enough for backyard shooting. Its small (6-inch arrows), minimal draw weight (55 pounds) and general configuration preclude it from being accepted as a hunting implement except possibly for rats at the dump and similar vermin. The Steambow AR-6 is as far as one can get from being a toy yet it still does not legally qualify as a hunting crossbow in most states. Inaccurate, unreliable and cheaply made, my Wham-O was relegated to the yard sale table in record time. Having bought and used one of the old PowerMasters almost as soon as they appeared, I can attest that, from a hunting standpoint, they were useless. ![]() At first glance the updated Steambow AR-6 seems more like a toy than a “real” crossbow, reminiscent of the old Wham-O offerings of the early 1960s. ![]()
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