EK Archery Cobra R9 and Cobra Adder Comparisons 

good vid ! Should help people to choose which one they want. I think I'd be more tempted by the R9 myself,. due to the ease of using different types of bolts. Plus I don't fully trust the repeating ones ( not yet, anyway ). I have a feeling that not getting the bolts loaded exactly right ( which from what I've seen is easily done of in a hurry / whilst distracted / or just not paying attention lol ) could spell disaster.

Hi weapon collector,I loved this video also I’ve been really enjoying your EDC videos lately,all the best mate take care

I've picked the classic R9 because less moving parts = less chance of malfunction. I've shot back to back with someone who shot the 1st gen Adder : jams and faillures to feed almost right out of the box with the latter. Also, the buffertube ring of the R9 is a separate part so I've swapped it for one with a sling attachment for higher carry. The Adder's buffertube ring is fixed to frame (I think, or the stock itself) so no customization. Finally, the parallel zero of the R9 is much truer to the place of impact because the optic rails are closer to the bolt. Said rails is also longer compared to the Adders rails, so I've put a flippable magnifier behind my optic and even a spirit level tube to check my horizontal hold. Long story short : classic R9 if you want more reliable hits at longer distances, the newer gen Adders for quick follow up shots (with lighter bolts, mind you) at closer distances. Either one is quicker to reload than the average Xbow. Last tip : get rid of the tacky plastic lever cover and front grip. They add no control whatsoever and snag on or bump into branches, furniture or gear. The smooth, uncovered lever allows for much quicker transitioning from cocking to aiming. Simply slide your off-hand to and fro, following the lever as a guiderails. It's much faster and also easier to do in the dark. Grip the plastic front of the bow with a horizontal grip, thumb forward, for instinctive point shooting. This way I'm also always on or near the button of my installed light, when in aiming grip.

I have the 130 lb Adder with the 7 shot mag, green laser and torch, plus a illuminated scope and bipod rest, I converted my bolts to 20 grams.

This is the Video iv been looking for as I really want to have a magazine on crossbow but also be able to use it without the magazine

Which one's best? I'm debating the 2..🤔

Just upgraded my adder to the 180lb upgrade kit with the upgraded siege arm its a BEAST..

I want an original Russian one from 1984 with steel body, composite split limbs and wood furniture.

Dont show the buggers at UK Gov the difference. They will ban them now 😅. Decent review mate cheers.

Is the adder just the same as the RX but with a magazine? If I have an RX can I mount the magazine onto it?

Top drawer review mate 👌

I like the cobra rx. You get use of heavier full size bolts and a 130 lb limb. I prefer a magazine on a different platform honestly. It's just a preference on my part I suppose.🤷🏻‍♂️

Imagine with the R9 if you’re shooting close range, the smaller bolts would get damage to the fletching by sinking too deep into target.

i wonder if thr steambow is better

I need an R9 fully aluminum and a size that fits under my bed.

Go with the siege 300🎯🏹