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.

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.

I read all reviews and took note of the issues, so I added super glue to both bow ends and lightly hammer tapped the ends on. I also turned the crossbow upside down and put super glue on and around the single safety clip screw. I’m hoping all that helps prevent the same issues. I did read it’s ok to use 7.5” bolts witch I did buy see pics length and girth are bigger but fit perfectly. I also got the wax and have waxed the rails and sting. Says to do it every 20 shots. The wax is like chapstick easy to apply to the string I used a quetip for the rails. I have fired the bow 10 times so far to get the scope I added aligned. Shots good and is fun. For me this is potential silent self defense. It is recommended to replace the string every year with normal use and I did have a hard time stringing the bow and may have fraid a tiny bit I’ll have to replace the string eventually there around $10+ keep your stringing string that comes with the bow there about the same price.I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the issues I planned for should not exist and instructions should have been more clear. Item was also shipped in its own box sitting out for all to see and was not a strong or protected box at all. Good quality items should be treated as such.

Had no issues with assembly. Instructions were ok but not great. One thing it doesn't tell you is that the rear part of the stock can be extended several inches by loosening and resetting the Allen head screws. This makes for a longer sight plane, and helps with holding it steady.

My item must've been a used item or return, because there was no instructions in the box whatsoever. I'm really disappointed because I had to go on YouTube and try to piece together and figure out how to put this thing together. After I did get it together. It seems like it's OK. It still is very difficult to use so I'm not sure that this is going to be something we would actually get any usage out of. I'm disappointed as well becauseI need the instructions to be able to make sure that safely. I constructed this correctly for safety reasons. I do not think that this is a crossbow that I'll be able to keep. I need the instructions to be able to make sure that safely. I constructed this correctly for safety reasons. I do not think that this is an crossbow that I'll be able to keep. The quality is decent at best. It doesn't feel heavy duty or high-quality. I'm just overall disappointed.

This is no joke, I've shot the rifle style of bows, this one keeps up with the best. Adjustable front and rear stock make for a good fit ,the sights are a little hard to see, but very accurate.I wish it came with 3 more arrows and a extra string . All in all a good deal

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.