How to assemble a Hori-zone Redback Crossbow 

That reminded me. You can actually press down on the scope rail firmly and close the gap a little and it fires the thinner bolts perfectly if you ever have issues with that! I opened mine up by mistake by shooting the thicker cobra R9 bolts and I had issues with the thin bolts not opening the anti dry fire mechanism, but a little bit of force closed the gap back up. I wouldn’t go too crazy with the pressure though as a little firm press worked for me!

Thanks mate

Thanks Stu, should hopefully help people shouldn't it.

Yeah, i had forgot it was still in there though during the video, lol

No problem 👍

its o.k that one time as it not fully cocked when you use the stringer, i'd not recommend a dry fire either, there are other ways but its difficult with these new crossbows due to the safety features.

Glad it helped!

Luv the tattoo!!

No,once the string is on take the dry fire pin out mate

No ,its fine to leave the string on.

Leave string on. Order a few extra parts including string .

I have this same question. I’m going to try using a penny or nickel in the mean time until I can get an answer. I heard you can use a penny from a different video

Same for me. The string isn't long enough and doesn't seem to be adjustable like the stringer is 😬 Came to this video and comments hoping there'd be some answer but the one in the video looks longer.

They definitely are hard to cock, if you watch my other videos on it i'm sure i mention it, this is an assembly video after all, theres a technique to cocking these, watch my video - First impressions of the Hori-zone 80lb Redback Crossbow - i mentioning my cocking method and how its easier, hope it helps. If you want any tips on setting up the sights, or others things let me know. One last thing, a home made stock extender would help with cocking (look up Pistol Crossbow Fan and i make make some to sell one day too), or see if you can get a Armex Tomcat 2 - the extended stock makes it much easier to cock.

@@WeaponCollector first of all I would like to say to all your viewers that my comments have nothing to do with you specifically or your channels or other products you review or any other personal or commercial issues ... none whatsoever! they are not ment to be critical but rather educational !... as a matter of fact your reviews were of the few that pointed out the cocking difficulty ! 👍 but that in my opinion should be very very emphasized ! it is not for the faint hearted and definitely not for all day practice unless you get round cocking it with other assistance !! it looks like its almost a toy in the videos, buy one klick it shoot it, a kid could do it !!... so I left my pc on (I was watching this when I left so here was my first comment 😊) got on my bike went to the shop got it plus a pack of arrows and a six pack 🍺 and returned for a nice evening of indoor practice 😎... little did I know what was meant by "hard to cock" ! gozzila hard! was about to return it on the spot ! I also found a technique to cock it but since I lack the "abb leverage" I c you have 😊 I used the side of my thigh! that's the only way I even got to cock it 70 times but busted up my thigh! I have to work on my six 🍺 packs more it seems 😁👍... using the stock stok and the hands is easier, but use a pillow or something (will the draw be balanced? 🙄) and of course other contraptions could be made to klick it somehow but that beats the purpose of this little handy etc bow !! no ease of use ! once cocked yes it is all the nice things everyone says... nice feel powerfull accuracy etc.... but... but...! I hate it when companies make beautiful products that the user then has to modify or turn his world upside-down to get some use !!... yes I can make a cocking aid for it but thats not my job and that's already on it advertised and paid for ! or isn't it ? 🙄! .... great review ! correct in everything ! put " DIFFICULT TO COCK" in big big bold and it would be 101% correct !... guys you will get a real work out ! gals forget it unless ur guy cocks it for you 😁👍! keep up the good work ! thank you for your hospitality! cheerzzz 👍 😎 ps. I somewhere read in a forum on modifying this bow for greater speed that one should use two limbs zip tied together !!! I'd reeeally love to have a beer and watch this guy cock thAt sucker 😁😁😁😁👍🍺

haha, cheers for watching mate

The hype was real. Quite an impressive little crossbow for the money. I have changed out the foregrip for a better one, put a red dot on top and installed a torch/laser on the rail underneath. Looks the business and it’s a great little setup now. I have the laser zeroed for target practice across the garden and it’s accurate and more powerful than the size suggests, especially when you use the aluminium bolts and fill them with salt for added weight.

@@MrChrisdavie Hello there Chris,I was thinking to order this CB but I couldn't find the exact site for it(I mean I found similar looking ones) so can you be so kind and send me link where to buy it and the staff you add it?It would be greatly appreciated :)

@@teskataftaba where do you live?

@@MrChrisdavie NYC:)

@@teskataftaba well I can give you a list of where to get them in the U.K. or Europe but not sure about over there. A quick Google found this site? Might be worth just ordering from China or the U.K. and shipping it over if you can’t find one there. www.horizone-crossbows.com/crossbows/hori-zone-redback/ www.jvd-archery.com/products/112961

try pushing the red button at the back, thats the safety, then pull the trigger, and also make sure the anti dry fire device is fully in the correct place otherwise the crossbow will not shoot when performing the dry fire to attach the string and don't forget to remove it after like I did in the video.

@@WeaponCollector i've done it and it worked. Thanks 😉

yes, but in my experience for the best longest lasting bolts i suggest Anglo arms gold and black bolts

Go home depot. Or use foam.

Hi Bex, glad you liked the video, hopefully it will help others, these can be hard to string, Jack striker was just saying he broke the prod on one of his trying to string it. and yes this is reasonably hard to cock, certainly more so than the older ones, but i found if i pressed the handle on my stomach it was easier. I have heard that a prod gets weaker if left strung or that the string stretches but never confirmed and even if true i would still not unstring it and neither do the majority of people i know, its not worth the time and effort to to do it every time you want to shoot it, i've always assume there fine to be left strung, like you said they are design like that. I've have two bought rifle crossbows, a 175lb compound and a 150lb recurve but always want more, lol, might get another rifle crossbow eventually, bit to pricey for me though at the moment, look on my channel for crossbow collection, i have quite a few homemade ones too.

do you have it sorted now?

@@WeaponCollector I have thanks. Watched your video on the safety catch/short topped bolts. Worked a treat 👍

We can not get weapons in my country, so this is perfect

Your country is a giant turd

You got it on now mate? Follow the instructions in my vid and you should get it on, you might need to adjust the stringer to make it shorter if the string won't go on

WeaponCollector got it mate, used my teeth lol, just zeroing it in, awesome power for a pistol. Thanks mate👍