FAQ

Please use our web shop. This is the only way we process orders.

No, as we are a pure production company, this is unfortunately not possible.

We are constantly working to make our product range available in the web shop. If an item is sold out, it will be back in stock soon. We ask you for a little patience and to check our stock again at a later date.

You can pay for your order by bank transfer, credit card and PayPal.

Please include your order number as the payment reference so that we can allocate your transfer.

No, we do not offer these payment methods.

No, unfortunately not. We use different shipping service providers and they do not deliver to DHL Packstation terminals or post offices.

We deliver worldwide. Please check whether our products are allowed in your country.
For American customers we recommend shopping at our US website www.steambow.com

Our shipping costs are as follows:
Within Austria: €7
Within Europe: €15
Outside of Europe: €50

Free shipping on all orders of €150 or more within Europe.

No, unfortunately not. The orders are processed automatically, so changes or additions are not possible.

Usually your order is shipped the next working day after receipt of payment. Please note that bank transfers can take a few days. Once your shipment is on its way, it will take an average of 2-5 working days for it to reach you within the EU according to the shipping service providers.

You will automatically receive the tracking number for your order by email as soon as we have sent your package on its way.

We ship our products from Austria. If you order from a different country, the tracking information on your parcel is often not updated until the parcel has been scanned for the first time in your country.

If the tracking information has not been updated for more than one week, please inquire with us using our contact form.

But usually, if you wait just a little bit longer, your order will arrive.

Feel free to reach out to us using our contact form.
Please be sure to include your order number and name in your message so that we can help you.

In some countries, such as Germany, proof of age must be provided by law at the point of sale. This is not necessary when purchasing a FENRIS or accessories. If in doubt, check with the your country’s laws. This proof is not required in Austria.

In Germany, for example, the law stipulates that crossbows may only be sold to persons over the age of 18. The proof of age is therefore used to verify that you are of legal age.

If you order a crossbow from us, you will receive an order confirmation by email. Please simply reply to this and attach a photo of a valid ID document to the email. Name, date of birth and (if available) expiry date must be clearly visible.

No, we cannot accept this as proof of age. Legislation requires proof by means of a valid, official document.

We do not ship to minors!

According to EU regulations, the tax rates must be adjusted to those of the respective member country. The tax rate will be adjusted to your country at the latest during the ordering process. The price at the end of the order in the order details is binding.

No, no such fees are due within the EU.

Due to a legal change within the EU, which became effective on 1.7.2021, we have to adjust the VAT rate. Depending on which country in the EU you are ordering from, there are different VAT rates that will be applied to the price.

If you are connected to the Internet through a proxy server or a VPN, you will be shown the actual price that applies to your country before finalizing the order.

Orders placed outside the EU are shown tax-free by us. Import duties and/or taxes are only levied upon import into the destination country (e.g. Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) and are usually paid directly to the shipping company.

We do ship to the United States, yes. We do however also have an American website and recommend all Americans to order from www.steambow.com

Please get in touch with us using our contact form and let us know what the problem is. Don’t forget to send pictures.

Please check the included packing slip. In some cases, we send orders as multiple shipments. In this case, you will of course receive the other partial shipment immediately as soon as we can send it out.
If a product is listed on the packing slip but is not in the package, please get in touch with us using our contact form and we will be happy to help you.

You are naturally entitled to your statutory right of withdrawal from us. Please note, however, that we have to process this manually and this takes a little time.
If you want to cancel your order, please send an email to sales@steambow.com

We would be grateful if you could also briefly explain the reason for your cancellation so that we can improve the experience of shopping with us.

The buyer has to pay for return shipping himself.

Once your return has arrived and has been checked by us, you will get your money back. If you paid by credit card or SOFORT transfer, please provide us with bank details to which we can transfer your refund.

When returning the products, please make sure that the products are complete, undamaged and in their original packaging, otherwise we may have to charge you for a reduction in value.

The Tactical is equipped with a buttstock that improves the cocking of the crossbow by providing leverage with the buttstock. This means that limbs with a higher draw weight can be used. This increases range and penetration. However, the cocking process is harder and may take longer.

The Compact is cocked by pulling back the cocking device. It’s extremely fast. A rate of under one second per bolt is definitely achievable. However, the compact lacks the leverage of the Tactical. As a result, weaker limbs are used.

Both products are sports equipment! Nevertheless, the power of both Stingers should not be underestimated

Although Stinger is considered a piece of sports equipment in Austria, the power should not be underestimated, even with practice bolts. Therefore, never point the crossbow at people or animals! Hits can result in serious injuries or even death!

In Germany and many other countries, the crossbow is considered a weapon that you can only own freely from the age of 18.

Be sure to check the legal situation in your country!

Yes, the set includes bolts:
– 6 blue practice bolts with the Tactical
– 5 blue practice bolts with the Survival
– 6 black bodkin bolts with the Compact

The set includes:
– 55 lbs limbs with the Tactical
– 55 lbs limbs with the Survival
– 35 lbs limbs with the Compact

With the standard configuration:
– Tactical with 55 lbs up to 25 meters
– Survival with 55 lbs up to 25 meters
– Compact with 35 lbs up to 15 meters

These ranges can of course be extended by holding over and using limbs with a higher poundage. These ranges are based on precise shooting without using any special techniques.

The effective range is around 35 meters. With practice, it is possible to hit your target at greater distances, but then you have to hold over.

In our experience, most users have a realistic range of 25–30 meters.

Six bolts fit in the magazine.

Yes you can. We designed our own broadhead bolts for the AR-6 Stinger series. You can buy them in our shop.

The Stinger II has two picatinny rails and offers the option of attaching a red dot sight to the upper rail. A universal mount (for a light and/or laser) and/or a quiver (quick loader container) can be mounted with a raised Picatinny rail (Part 0000472) that can be mounted on either side of the magazine. All in all, accessories can be mounted on top and on both sides. The bottom rail takes the foregrip but can also take additional accessories such as the picatinny light (Part 0000192).

You will find picture-by-picture assembly instructions for installing the universal bracket in our “”Instructions”” section or at this link: https://www.steambow.at/download/1376/
For installation you simply have to push the retaining pin on the cover out and remove the cover. You can then loosen the six screws and separate the two halves of the magazine. The necessary mounting holes must be drilled with a 4mm drill bit. Fasten the rail and/or bracket with nuts and bolts, reassemble the magazine and tighten the screws without overtightening. Finally put the cover on and reinstall the pin through.

Watch our video on the topic here:

A quick check to see if everything is in order is usually sufficient. Taking a particular look at the limb end caps and the string (especially the centre serving) is also good practice. If there signs of damage, please replace them before using your Stinger.

The Stinger II requires little maintenance. Keep it clean, lubricate the rail and guides for the cocking bars, and wax the string from time to time.

Watch our video on the topic here:

You will find a suitable grease for the rail in our shop. You can also use a silicone spray. Vaseline is also a good choice if no other grease is available.

Don’t worry, our parts kit for the Stinger includes all relevant replacement parts for your Stinger II. Including three springs, various screws, washers, and nuts, and a replacement fiber optic front sight.
The springs can also be used in the AR-6 Stinger I.

To learn how to install the springs, just watch our video:

We intentionally decided against this with the AR-6 Stinger II Compact and Tactical. With a repeating crossbow, you don’t have to touch the string to load a bolt anyway, and the safeties on most pistol crossbows only block the trigger. This means that if the string is bumped, it will fire even when the safety is engaged. However, we have designed the trigger with somewhat of a higher weight for safety reasons.

The AR-6 Stinger II Survival has a crossbow latch that prevents the unintentional firing of the loaded bow. Even if the string is bumped, it cannot fire if the safety is engaged.
The Survival cannot be fired or cocked until the safety is disengaged (when the red mark is visible).

You shouldn’t do that. On the one hand for safety reasons and on the other hand the constant tension damages the limbs and string.
Of course, you can store the Stinger for a long time with the string installed if it is uncocked.

Please store your Stinger in a dry environment. If you don’t use the Stinger for a long time, you should check and maintain it.
Please also check the legal regulations for storing crossbows in your country.

Since we deliberately excluded a safety on the Stinger II, the trigger pull is designed to be heavier. This is a bit unusual for many shooters at first and often means that the shooter shifts the bow a little at the last moment when the string passes over the edge of the deck. This is a trigger control error on the part of the shooter himself. But don’t worry, with a little practice this problem will quickly be overcome. For shooters who use a laser sight, this phenomenon usually does not occur at all.

There is a lever on the underside of the buttstock. Pressing it against the buttstock retracts the retainer pin and allows the stock to move back and forth on the buffer tube as desired. When you have chosen your desired stock length, release the lever. The pin will then spring back into place.

The buttstock has play and this is intentional. It allows easier and faster adjustment. If this bothers you, you can tighten the nut on the pin through the adjustment lever. However, you should only do this if you don’t want to adjust the buttstock. When you use the Stinger, you will not notice this play or be disadvantaged in any way.

AR-6 Stinger II Tactical:
https://www.steambow.at/download/1356/

AR-6 Stinger II Survival:
https://www.steambow.at/download/31900/

AR-6 Stinger II Compact:
https://www.steambow.at/download/1361/

AR-6 Stinger I with metal magazine:
https://www.steambow.at/download/1366/

AR-6p Stinger I with plastic magazine:
https://www.steambow.at/download/1371/

Just take a look at our unboxing and assembly video:

Just take a look at our unboxing and assembly video:

Just take a look at our unboxing and assembly video:

In order not to damage your Compact and to have fun shooting for a long time, you should operate the rear black cocking handle with three fingers (index, middle and ring finger). This will actuate the cocking mechanism evenly. Also, be careful not to obstruct the mechanism’s springs with your fingers.

The hex key with the black handle is used to adjust the silver cocking rods.

You can use the included wrench with the black handle to tighten and loosen the nuts at the rear of the cocking handle. If you loosen them slightly, you can rotate the silver cocking bars towards or away from the magazine and then tighten the nuts again. Please make sure that the hook at the end of each bar, which holds the string, is angled roughly 30 degrees away from the magazine. This means that the ends of the hooks must be farther away from the magazine than the rest of the cocking bars.

Watch our video on the topic here:

Please check whether the two silver cocking rods on your Stinger are set correctly. These must not stand vertically upwards or point towards the magazine. Instead, they should be angled about 30 degrees away from the magazine to position the string correctly when cocking.

Watch our video on the topic here:

The Stinger II comes with open sights, including a fiber optic front sight to make aiming easier

There are numerous options for upgrading your Stinger:
– Red laser < 1 mW (0000425) for the accessory compartment in the Stinger magazine - Green laser < 5 mW (0000361) for mounting on the side of the magazine using the universal bracket - Red dot sight (0000150) for direct mounting on the top Picatinny rail forward of the magazine cover - Scope (0000476) for direct mounting on the top Picatinny rail on the magazine cover or on the sight rail on the Survival

It is possible to use one, but we would not advise it. The Stinger II is not designed for long range use and if you look through a scope you will have a reduced field of view. We therefore advise you to use a red dot sight. This way you have a full view of your surroundings and no loss of accuracy at ranges suited to the Stinger.

The scope (0000476) that you can purchase in our shop is primarily intended for use with the AR-6 Stinger II Survival. Because you only have one opportunity to make a precise hit with this single-shot crossbow, the scope offers definite advantages.

Watch our video on the topic here:

The output wattage, the color, and the method of mounting.
– The red laser is housed directly in the magazine, has an output of < 1 mW and is primarily used for indoor shooting and/or in twilight or dark conditions. - The green laser is attached to the side of the magazine, has an output of < 5 mW and is mainly used for shooting in daylight. In general, our eyes can pick up the color green much more easily than red. This is also apparent when using the two lasers in daylight. The green laser will still be highly visible under conditions where the red laser would be virtually invisible.

In practice, you can make very accurate hits with the standard fibre optic front sight. What you want in addition depends on you personally. However, the combination with a red laser and red dot sight has proven very practical and very suitable for everyday use.
The red dot sight for use in daylight or outdoors and the red laser for shooting in the dark or indoors as well as aiming without a firm cheek weld on the stock.

You will find picture-by-picture assembly instructions for installing the universal bracket in our “”Instructions”” section or directly at this link: https://www.steambow.at/download/1376/
For installation you simply have to push the retaining pin on the cover out and remove the cover. You can then loosen the six screws and separate the two halves of the magazine. Insert the laser, testing beforehand to confirm it is functional. Put the magazine back together and tighten the screws without overtightening. Finally put on the cover and reinstall the pin.

Watch our video on the topic here:

There are three small screws on the head of the laser. The matching hex key is already included in the Stinger set. The three screws are arranged evenly around circumference of the laser emitter housing. Use small adjustments. Aim at an area and see how far the laser point deviates from the iron sights. Now you know in which direction to move the point. Loosen the screw in the direction you wish to move the laser and tighten the other two screws carefully and this will “push” the laser point in the desired direction. Once the laser is zeroed properly, gently tighten the screws you loosened to lock the laser in place without changing the point of aim.
Only make small adjustments, otherwise this process can quickly become frustrating.

Watch our video on the topic here:

Please try the following:
– Check whether the batteries are dead.
– Make sure the back piece that contains the switch is screwed tightly into the laser housing.
– Make sure the three screws on the front of the laser are tight and making contact.
– Spray a small amount of contact spray on both sides of the switch.

You need three AG13/357A/CX44/LR44W batteries.
Batteries are included with the laser sight.

You will find picture-by-picture assembly instructions for installing the universal bracket in our “Instructions” section or directly at this link: https://www.steambow.at/download/1376/
For installation you simply have to push the retaining pin on the cover out and remove the cover. You can then loosen the six screws and separate the two halves of the magazine. Insert the laser, testing beforehand to confirm it is functional. Put the magazine back together and tighten the screws without overtightening. Finally put on the cover and reinstall the pin.

There are two screws on the laser. With these, the emitter position is adjusted vertically and horizontally. Furthermore, there is a set screw in the bracket. This is used to correct the distance of the bracket if necessary.

Watch our video on the topic here:

You need a 14250 3.7V battery.
Alternatively, you can also use a rechargeable battery. The battery included with a new laser is not rechargeable!

Watch our video on the topic here:

The battery is wrapped in a kind of foil, which is relatively thick for some manufacturers. You can simply remove this and it will fit perfectly in the laser.

Watch our video on the topic here:

The red dot sight is simply mounted on the Picatinny rail forward of the Stinger magazine cover. Why forward? Because you want to have as much distance between your eye and sighting device as possible to make more precise shots. The shorter the distance between your eye and the sighting device, the less precise the imaginary line to your target becomes.

Watch our video on the topic here:

There is a screw on the top of the sight to adjust the elevation (height). Another screw is on the left side of the sight body, to adjust windage (moving the point of aim left or right).
You can select between a red and green reticle color, four different reticles, and five brightness settings. The sight is switched off when the brightness/color selector is set to G or R.

Watch our video on the topic here:

You need a CR2032 3V battery.
A battery is included with the red dot sight.

Watch our video on the topic here:

The scope (0000476) is simply mounted on the Picatinny sight rail on the latch of the AR-6 Stinger II Survival using two screws.
If you wish to use it on a Stinger II Tactical, you need to also purchase the magazine cover with Picatinny rail (0000539) in our shop so that you can mount the scope to the magazine. You can swap the cover by pressing out the pin, switching the cover, and replacing the pin.

No.

Yes.

The limbs of the Stinger II are made of a fiberglass-carbon mixture. As a result, they have a significantly higher performance than the models of the first AR series. Also, they are a bit taller.

AR-6 Stinger II limbs:
– 35 lbs (blue CQ logo – CQ stands for Close Quarters)
– 55 lbs (no marking, referred to as Tactical)
– 90 lbs (red PRO logo)

AR-6 Stinger I limbs:
– 50 lbs (standard limbs)
– 80 lbs (olive PRO logo)

You can use all three limb types with the Tactical and the Survival, depending on what you want to do. The 35 lbs limbs are suitable for very light cocking, the 90 lb limbs are for maximum performance and the standard 55 lbs limbs are the perfect all-rounder.

For the Compact we recommend the 35 lbs limbs that are already included in the set. If you want more power, you can of course upgrade to 55 lbs limbs. As cocking the Compact does not have the leverage of the buttstok assembly we cannot recommend the 90 lbs limbs in the Compact even though they fit. The force needed to cock the bow would very likely negatively affect your experience.

Do not dry fire your Stinger (shoot the bow without a bolt in front of the string)!
Instead grip the string very tightly and we mean really tightly! While doing so pull the trigger and slowly let the string slide forward. The resistance your grip provides will protect the limbs from a dry fire. Always avoid dry firing, even when using the stringing aid! You can also let the stringing aid down in the same way.

Just watch our video:

You have two options if you want to increase the power of your AR-6 Stinger II Tactical/Survival.

1) If you are still a beginner in archery and with crossbows and do not yet have a lot of experience in selecting the correct bolts and in maintaining your equipment, we recommend you choose the PRO tuning limbs with a draw weight of 80 lbs.
These have considerably more power than the standard limbs (55 lbs) without putting an excessive amount of stress on the string and end caps.

2) Once you have gained more experience and knowledge about topics such as minimum bolt weight and maintenance and if you are familiar with and can avoid the most common errors (such as dry firing), you will have no trouble with the new fiberglass/carbon fiber composite PRO limbs with a draw weight of 90 lbs.
They offer the highest possible level of power, along with greater range and penetration than any other option. However, this also means considerably more maintenance effort for the user and higher wear.

No matter which of these two limbs you choose, be sure to never use bolts that are too light! Our hunting and bodkin bolts are perfect for our tuning limbs.
These bolts are also suitable for self-defense and hunting and can put the greater range and penetration that the heavier limbs offer to best use.

Bolts from other manufacturers may not be suitable because of their weight but also for other reasons. We accept no liability for the use of such bolts!

For practice and target shooting, we highly recommend the standard 55 lbs limbs.

Dry firing is when you fire a crossbow or bow without an arrow/bolt inserted. The energy released should be transferred to moving the arrow but instead transfers to the limbs only and damages the material of the crossbow or bow! Dry firing your Stinger 2 will void the limb and end cap warranty.

Check the limbs and end caps! The end caps in particular serve as a predetermined breaking point and in most cases only they have to be replaced before the Stinger is ready again.
A dry fire usually causes small, barely visible damage to the end cap material. After a few shots, if the cap is not replaced, the material will start to crack and ultimately the end cap will fail and, in the worst case, the string will destroy the limbs!
So be sure to replace the end caps before the limbs become damaged. You can get the end caps in our shop.

You will find illustrated step-by-step instructions in the Stinger user manual. You can find them on this page: https://www.steambow.at/anleitungen/

Or check out our video on string installation on the Stinger II:

Yes, a few turns is good for the string and also increases power. We twist the string with 4 turns. However, too many revolutions are also bad for the string and can lead to damage.

The groove is intended for the stringing aid.
Watch our video on the topic here:

You can easily replace the centre serving and continue to use the string. There are many tutorial videos on YouTube that explain exactly how the center serving can be replaced. Alternatively, you can simply replace the string with a new one.

No, you can use either of the two strings on sale in our shop (black or orange/black) on any of the limbs.

Yes, the string is a typical wearing part on a crossbow. The first string in particular has a significantly shorter service life than subsequent ones. With use, the edges of a Stinger will round off over time. As a result, strings used later suffer less wear. You can use a file or sandpaper to smooth any sharp edges, especially the rear notch where the string is held after cocking.

A clean and well-maintained crossbow, as well as a lubricated rail, also contribute to a significantly longer service life.

Yes, you can. We have two different models in our range. Please check local regulations and laws to see if they’re allowed in your country.

We offer two different models:
– Light (Part 0000362) for side mounting with the universal bracket
– Light (Part 0000192) for mounting on a Picatinny rail

You will find picture-by-picture assembly instructions for installing the universal bracket in our “Instructions” section or directly at this link: https://www.steambow.at/download/1376/
For installation you simply have to push out the retaining pin on the cover and remove the cover. You can then loosen the six screws and separate the two halves of the magazine. The required holes are drilled with a 4mm drill bit. Fasten the universal bracket with the provided screws and nuts. Put the magazine back together and tighten the screws without overtightening. Finally put on the cover and reinstall the pin.

No, there is the practical clip to quickly and easily attach and remove the lamp from the universal bracket. You can also use this clip to attach the light to your belt or wherever you need it.

Watch our video on the topic here:

The lamp emits 300 lumens.

You need a CR123A 3V battery.
Alternatively, you can use a rechargeable battery. The battery included with the new light is not rechargeable!

Watch our video on the topic here:

You can easily attach the lamp to a Picatinny rail. A popular spot is at the bottom in front of the foregrip on the Tactical.

The lamp emits 220 lumens.

You need a CR-2 battery. This battery is not included.

For the Stingers there are:
– blue training bolts
– black bodkin bolts with hardened steel tips
– red hunting bolts with fixed broadheads

You can recognize our genuine Steambow bolts by the laser engraved Steambow logo.

Yes, this works without any problems, even with the speedloader.

We constantly check our bolts. Unfortunately a tip can occasionally be glued incorrectly. If this happens to you, you can glue the tip back into the shaft using two-component glue.

Over time and with frequent use, the aluminium bolts will eventually deform. Check them for straightness regularly by rolling them along the edge of a flat surface. If they have bent they can cause malfunctions when firing and inaccuracy, and you should not use them. However, before you dispose of the bolt, you can heat the shaft around the tip to allow you to remove the tip. You now have a spare tip in case you lose one from another bolt.

No, we do not recommend this under any circumstances. Our bolts are specially designed for the Stinger magazine. In addition, our speed loaders have also been specially developed for our bolts and do not work with bolts from other manufacturers. Bolts from other manufacturers are not designed for our products and can therefore cause problems. Furthermore, using other bolts may damage the magazine or cause a dry fire, which voids the warranty.

You will find two different targets in our shop, both of which are suitable for use with the Stinger.

The Stinger Target (0000426) is made of recycled material and is perfect for people who do not shoot very frequently or who are not yet sure how often they will shoot their crossbow.

The Steambow Premium Target (0000535) is made of a special foam, is extremely robust and is thus ideal for people who shoot a lot and who want to use the target extensively for a long time.

The special foam used to manufacture the target is sensitive to temperature changes. You should not use it in cold conditions if you want the holes from the hits on the target to heal by themselves.

We recommend a minimum distance of 4 to 5 meters so as not to put too much stress on the bolts or target.

The speed loader allows you to reload your Stinger quickly with five bolts.

Watch our video on the topic here:

The 5-bolt capacity is a tactical choice. If ever the Stinger 2 was needed in a high stress situation, reloading after 5 shots would mean you still one shot on tap should you need it unexpectedly. Similarly, in high-stress situations, the magazine needs also be easy to load as fine motor control reduces with adrenaline. With six bolts, the loading process could be more difficult and more prone to failure.

Yes.

We offer two variants:
– a speed loader with color-coded fastening cord (Part 0000424). The cord colors match the colors of the 3 bolt types.
– a fixed grip speed loader (Part 0000470)

Which one you choose is a matter of taste. The speed loaders are manufactured differently and therefore have slightly different properties. The speed loader with the color-coded cords (Part 0000424) is made of a slightly softer material and protects the vanes (fletching) of the bolts more.

Watch our video on the topic here:

No matter which speedloader you choose, always make sure that you push the bolts properly into position. Please make sure that you spread the gaps in the speedloader apart a little so as not to damage the fletching when loading the bolts.

Yes, you can.

The quiver is used to transport your loaded and ready-to-use speed loader. You can attach it either to the side of the magazine with the side Picatinny rail (Part 0000472), directly to the bottom Picatinny rail, on your belt, or to MOLLE webbing, for example on a backpack.

Simply watch our assembly video:

The quiver/speed loader holder is attached to the mounting bracket by two screws in diagonally opposed holes. Thanks to the design, there is no need to use all four holes, and two screws are absolutely sufficient.

Yes.

There is a lever on the underside of the buttstock that allows you to adjust the buttstock length. If you pull thelever down at the locking nut, it will pull the retainer pin out far enough to clear the adjustment holes in the buffer tube. When this is done, the whole buttstock can slide off the buffer tube. To install a buttstock, simply slide it onto the buffer tube until it clicks in place in the first adjustment hole.

Remove the two rail elements on the side. These are each fastened with three screws.

Then just watch our video:

These elements are fastened with screws. Simply remove the screws, replace the parts and screw them on.

The front grip consists of two parts. There is a star-shaped knob at the base. You open and close this by turning it in or out. Turn it until the retention pin clears the picatinny rail. You can check this by looking through the small hole on the rail slide of the foregrip. Then you can move the front grip or slide it off the rail altogether. Once the front grip is in the desired position, screw the base knob back in until the retention pins locks into the rail.

Just watch our assembly video:

Just watch our assembly video:

The Tuning Trigger reduces the trigger weight so that the bow can be fired more easily even when using higher poundage limbs.
The Tuning Trigger is especially ideal for beginners and target shooters.

Watch our video on the topic here:

Watch our video on the topic here:

No. The FENRIS is simply an accessory for a vertical bow. Because a vertical bow needs the operator’s muscle power to keep the bow drawn to remain ready to fire, the FENRIS on a bow is not a crossbow. Crossbows can be drawn back and cocked and can remain that way without any additional effort from the archer.

Please store your FENRIS in a dry environment. You should check and service the FENRIS if it is not used for a longer period of time.
Otherwise there are no special storage restrictions, just like with any other sporting bow.

Yes, the FENRIS bow magazine comes with five arrows with field tips.

Five arrows fit in the magazine.

Yes, you can. You can find perfectly designed broadheads in our shop. If you use fixed blades, it is important that you use 2D broadheads (hunting tips with two blades) as these are stackable.

In this video we show you the different FENRIS arrowheads:

Yes, you can. The important thing is that you use the FENRIS nocks. You can get these in our shop. You also have to work with two vanes when fletching, otherwise the arrows cannot be stacked.

You can find instructions on how to set the travel stop and why exactly this way here: https://www.steambow.at/download/1381/

The string should not touch the rails of the magazine at any point during the drawing process. It should run in the middle between them without making contact. You can set the correct position with the four screws on the mounting bracket.

You can find more information in the instructions: https://www.steambow.at/download/1381/

You can also check out how to correctly adjust the string in our video:

This can be caused by the following:

– The draw weight of the bow is set too low so that the string is not under enough tension and cannot be picked up by the release.
– The magazine was not moved forward enough before drawing the bow so that the release cannot pick up the string.
– You are blocking the release while drawing so that it cannot pick up the string.

Watch our video on the topic here:

Yes. The spring-loaded arrow retainer ensures that the next arrow is pushed into place after each shot until the magazine is empty. Once the magazine is empty, the arrow retainer blocks the string from reaching and engaging with the string release. This means that dry firing is not possible without overcoming the dry fire protection intentionally or by force.

With a compound bow, especially with a higher draw weight, a dry fire can cause significant damage that you can’t necessarily see yourself. It is best to have your bow checked for damage and repaired, if necessary, at an archery pro shop.

Yes, you can combine the FENRIS magazine with most common compound bows. Make sure your bow has a tapped Berger hole for an arrow rest. If your bow meets this requirement, then you can use it with the FENRIS. If there are two Berger holes, then you can attach the FENRIS directly to the bow. If your bow only has one Berger hole, you can get a universal adapter for your FENRIS in our shop. This adapter comes with different screws so that it is suitable for most compound bows and the FENRIS magazine can be mounted on your compound bow.

No, unfortunately that is not possible.

Yes, the FENRIS is also suitable for left-handers. The only small limitation is the use of the bow-hand finger grip. In this case, there are no holes for this, you would have to drill and tap them yourself on the FENRIS.

The draw weight of your FENRIS is determined by the compound bow it is used with.

Yes, you can definitely hunt with the FENRIS in combination with broadheads. We advise checking whether bowhunting is allowed in your country!

There are many options here. You can find a selection in our shop: the laser sight specially adapted for the FENRIS (Part 0000318) or the red dot sight (Part 0000150). You can also use front and rear open sights with the rear sight rail (Part 0000320) or you can equip your FENRIS with a scope, to name just a few of the most common examples. Pin sights have also been successfully fitted if a ghost ring sight is mounted on the rear sight rail.

The set includes:
– FENRIS bow magazine with five arrows 0000296
– M1 compound bow black 0000305 or orange 0000547
– Laser sight 0000318 or red dot sight 0000150
– Five additional arrows Part 0000307

No, we only sell the bow in the FENRIS bundle.

17 to 70 pounds (lbs)

The best way to do this is to take a look at our illustrated instructions: https://www.steambow.at/download/1386/

You will find a table with the exact values ​​in our instructions: https://www.steambow.at/download/1386/

Yes, please lubricate the string regularly with string wax. You can get a suitable wax in our shop.

Watch our video on the topic here:

No, unfortunately not. This bow is only for right-handers.

The simplest option is to go to an archery shop and have the string and cables replaced there.

If you want to replace the string yourself, you need a second person to help you. First you remove the FENRIS magazine from the bow and then set the M1 bow to the minimum draw weight (17 lbs) on both sides. You can read how to do this in the instructions. Then you draw the bow and your helper should use a screwdriver, for example, or another strong piece of smooth metal to block the cams against the limbs in the drawn position on both sides. Now you can simply remove the string and replace it with the new one. Finally, you draw the bow again, the second person removes the object from the cams, the string tension can be let down manually – and the string is replaced.

The finger grip lets you hold the FENRIS at full draw comfortably for a longer period of time. With the ergonomic finger grip fitted to your FENRIS, even the strength of your index finger on your bow hand can be enough to hold the bow at full draw thanks to the left-off of compound bows.

Watch our video on the topic here:

On the front end of the FENRIS (where the arrowheads point) there are several tapped holes in a row on the underside of the magazine. Depending on the draw length, you can mount the bow-hand finger grip to suit you and use the slotted holes on the grip to vary the position slightly.

Watch our video on the topic here:

You can use the rear sight rail to attach a variety of accessories that fit on a Picatinny rail.

Near the string release of your FENRIS, there are two holes behind the arrows, one facing forward and one facing up. You can attach the sight rail there with the provided screws.

You only need the universal adapter if you want to attach your FENRIS to a compound bow that only has one tapped Berger hole for mounting an arrow rest.

The bracket for the FENRIS laser is attached to the front of the FENRIS magazine with two screws. Use the two grub screws to clamp the laser in the bracket.

There are two screws on the laser. With these, the point of aim is adjusted vertically and horizontally.

You need a 14250 3.7V battery.
You can also use a rechargeable battery. Please note the battery the laser set comes with is not rechargeable!

Watch our video on the topic here:

The Steambow flashlight can be mounted at the front of the FENRIS using the laser bracket.

Yes, you can remove the 7-slot Picatinny rail on the side of the FENRIS and attach the universal mount in its place.

No. You can use the practical clip to quickly and easily attach the light to the universal bracket and remove it again. You can also use this clip to attach it to your belt or wherever you need it.

The light emits 300 lumens.

You need a CR123A 3V battery.
You can also use a rechargeable battery. Please note the battery the light set comes with is not rechargeable!

Watch our video on the topic here:

We recommend our orange Premium Target for practicing with the FENRIS.
If you use your FENRIS on a bow with a draw weight over 60 lbs, please stack two of the targets in a row to stop the arrows.

You can of course also use your FENRIS with conventional archery targets.

The special foam used to manufacture the target is sensitive to temperature changes. You should not use it in cold conditions if you want the holes from the hits on the target to heal by themselves.

The Steambow’s valve enables an almost silent cocking process if it is operated very slowly. Slowly push the red valve knob forward until the cocking process begins. With practice, you can let the air flow into the pistons very slowly in this way – the cocking process is almost completely silent. When the red cocking knob is pushed forward quickly, this cocks the bow as quickly as possible but also causes noise that may be undesired.

This video shows the cocking process with the Onyx:

By pulling the red knob under the PowerUnit towards you, you vent the system, which relaxes the limbs again. A hiss of escaping air can be heard during this process. Under no circumstances should you dry fire your Steambow! A dry fire will damage the limbs and string!

Damage caused by dry fires is not covered by our warranty!

Watch our video on the topic here:

Damage caused by dry fires will void the warranty!

Of course you are still welcome to contact us via our contact form and we will help you to get your Steambow ready to fire again. Before your Steambow has been repaired, you should under no circumstances continue to use it, otherwise you could cause even more damage or even injure yourself and others!

Experience has shown that a small tank such as a used SCUBA tank is the simplest solution. Using a separately available adapter, the small compressed air tanks required for the Steambow can be filled directly from the larger tank. A single tank with a volume of 5 to 10 liters contains enough compressed air to be able to shoot with the Steambow for months. You can have this tank filled at paintball shops, dive shops or at specialized dealers.

With a suitable high-pressure compressor (PCP) capable of a working pressure of 300 bar, it is possible to fill the small tanks yourself.

It is possible, but not recommended! If you have no other option and urgently need to fill the tanks, you can use a hand pump. But it will take a lot of time and energy.

A steambow, like any other crossbow, requires regular care and maintenance. You should check the string before each use and treat it with string wax if necessary. The rail on which the string slides should also be waxed or greased to keep friction as low as possible. The latch and all moving parts should be lubricated regularly with a drop of oil. All bare or blackened metal parts made of conventional steel, such as the original screws of the basic crossbow, need a thin film of oil to prevent corrosion.

Our PowerUnit is essentially maintenance-free and will function without problems for years without specific care. Nevertheless, we still recommend unscrewing the piston caps, pulling out the pistons and greasing the sealing rings at least once a year. The four O-rings of the valve should also be greased at the same time. To do this, remove the valve pin from the main valve.

More details can be found in the user manual.

There are two types of suitable tanks:
– Aluminum tanks with 200 bar storage pressure
– Carbon fiber tanks with 300 bar storage pressure

Yes of course! Paintball shops offer a wide range of suitable air tanks.

The power requirement per cocking process depends primarily on the power of the crossbow – the more draw weight the crossbow has, the more energy you need to cock the bow. The available energy is stored as compressed air in paintball air tanks. The smallest tanks have a volume of approx. 0.2 liters and the largest tanks (which can still be mounted on the Steambow) have a volume of 1.1 liters. The bigger the tank, the more energy is stored in it. Our experience shows that with the smallest available tank on our most powerful Steambow Excalibur Edition Bulldog 440, about 5 to 6 cocking cycles are possible at maximum shooting power. This is more than enough for the hunting use of the Steambow. For training and the like, however, the tank would have to be refilled often. For regular training with your Steambow, we therefore recommend using a larger tank, ideally made of carbon fiber with 300 bar and a volume of 1.1 liters. You can carry this tank comfortably in a pouch on your belt, for example, and use a hose connection to the Steambow. Then you have well over 50 shot cycles available, even at maximum shooting power.

The use of our power reduction adapters enables significantly more shot cycles by reducing the volume in the piston. As a result, each shot carries significantly less energy as the limbs are not cocked to their full capacity, and the arrows fly more slowly with less penetration on target.

The power reduction adapter is only compatible with the Excalibur Edition Micro 355 and Bulldog 400!

The hose connection is also called a remote line in paintball and is available in almost every paintball shop or online paintball shop.

A remote line consists of:
– a connector for a paintball tank with a screw valve
– a hose, usually coiled
– a quick-release coupling for connection to a paintball fill nipple
A higher-quality remote line usually also has a vent valve on the side of the quick-release coupling. An adapter should also be included with your remote line so that the hose connection can be attached directly to the air connector on the Steambow.

So you need:
– such a remote line
– a larger paintball tank
– a bag to be able to carry this paintball tank comfortably.

You have several options:
First, you can screw the adapter supplied with the remote line directly to the air connector on the Steambow and attach the remote line quick-release coupling to it.
Or, you can attach the remote line to the fill nipple of a small paintball tank. In this case, the small tank is attached to your Steambow and the hose connection is also attached to the small tank. The small tank then serves as an adapter, so to speak. This is useful if the small tank runs out of air pressure.
Please note that it is not possible to fill the small tank up again in this way, because the remote line is supplied by a larger paintball tank and therefore only has an output pressure of 60 bar.

We highly recommend only operating the remote line at the pressure specified by the manufacturer. This is usually 850 psi or 60 bar. Given that the storage pressure of the simple aluminum tank is 200 bar, the remote line cannot handle the pressure needed to fill even a small tank.

The remote line tank connector usually has a knurled screw to operate the tank valve. Make sure that this screw is unscrewed as far as possible – i.e. turned counterclockwise. Now the remote line is screwed onto the larger paintball tank. Once the remote line quick-release coupling is attached to the Steambow or to the fill nipple of a smaller tank, you can pressurize the hose connection. To do this, turn the knurled screw on the remote line clockwise as far as possible. You will hear a soft hiss and the hose may move due to the incoming pressure. The hose connection is now pressurized and functional.

To disconnect the hose connection, proceed as follows:
First, the larger paintball tank on the remote line is deactivated by turning the knurled screw on the remote line counterclockwise. The tank is now deactivated and cannot supply any air. However, there is still a lot of residual pressure in the hose – too much to simply be able to unplug the remote line. There are several ways to vent this residual pressure, depending on the configuration of your remote line. But even if your remote line does not have a vent valve, venting is easily possible. Operate the main valve of your Steambow and set it to “cock”, as far forward as possible. There is not enough air in the hose connection for full cocking pressure, but the limbs will move somewhat. Repeat this until the movements become so weak and there is almost no more pressure in the system. Now you can safely unplug the hose connection using the quick coupling.

Yes, you can.