ar6 metal mag, with the 120 limb, and heavy bolts. when you consider the new ek archery is 150 quid for a mag, for the cost of 2 mags, which can still wear out and break, the steambow ar6 with metal mag is bomb proof.
Hi all, I’m a massive fan of the metal magazine and I would always place it in higher regard than the plastic polymer m10 upper. In saying this I haven’t bought or tried it in respect of fairness. I believe the metal magazine gives you the required weight to feel better and be more accurate. In its original form the Ar stinger is too much lightweight to maintain accuracy levels. Adding the metal magazine transforms into half and half, plastic lower/metal upper which is the perfect balance in my opinion. By adding the rail mounts to the bottom and side with attachments gives you more of the weight needed to feel nice and sturdy. I’m happy for those with the m10 to contest me, yet I think having 4 less bolts to throw out is far outweighed by the other benefits of the metal magazine. Thanks Mark for all you’re Steambow content, it’s absolutely brilliant though I’m not sure I want to see you dress as Santa again.
ha ha ha no santa! :) got it, will be the rocky horror picture show next time :) ha ha lol yes i agree, for serious use the metal mag is more sturdy, more reliable, less t go wrong and if your doing a fast mag change on the m10, you cant keep throwing the mags down on the floor, they will eventually break! the poly mag is good for just occasional use, close range, home defence, inside a room. 75lbs ish limb for fast reloads with the razor blade broadheads. the heavy broadheads 90 lbs and over really. as ive run out of stock on those and ordering more material next week, ill have time this week. to film the adderini carbine build guide and then i can start the farimier mini adder then. before the parts arrive.. thanks for the support butty :)
in the test, i used the same limb in both systems, the resistance on cocking can be just down to the useage, ive put over a 1,000 shots through the m10 now and like anything plastic, it wears much quicker than anything steel and loosens up faster.
yup, even though the claimed power isnt what it says on the tin, the results are impressive. for close range work, which is what they are for, a true 150lbs limb would make the system virtually impossible to use on sustained rapid fire shooting, your arms would be knackered.
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887Cheers, I just had another look and it does actually say it on your target 😂 Think it will handle the EK Archery adder with the 180lb upgrade limb?
@@MrSh4W not under 20 meteres it wont, im using 34lbs limb with the broadhads with a chipboard back stop at 10m and they still slice through. i can honestly say you oneed to be at around 25-30m with the 120lbs limb and broad heads and they still poke out the back.
Great comparison video Mark. What's your thoughts on keeping the AR6 loaded with 6 bolts at all times to be ready for action? Is it bad for the bolts or for the tension spring or is it fine? Cheers
I think it should be fine to keep the mag loaded, I wouldn't clip the lid down though, I think long term, the spring would start to bend, so I'd get a spares kit from steambow, while they are available, I'll be ordering a set, next month, when im not skint. lol also 90lbs limb is the max I would go, imagine waking up, bleary eyed, and trying to rapid cock the 120 or 150, your just not gonna get the speed, the 90 is a good compromise.
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 getting the spare kit is a smart idea indeed. I have the 55lbs on a Ar6 compact loaded with the saxon warhead bolts. Will keep the lid open as you said.
My M10 upper mag is a rotal disaster. The lock kept getting loose after a few shots and now it has come out. I will have to use a nut and bolt as a lock. The bundle preorders they sold off must have been a bad batch.
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 well it will be more secure than that shit piece of metal rod was. It's only a matter of time when the small piece of wire wares away. As for the warrant? Get another one and it might be worse like other customers have had problems with the clip breaking. Lol. Thanks for your comment bud.
Yea the M-10 has really a design flaw. I got 2 mags and both of them practically disassembled itself after 200 shoots. Very rushed and bad design. I was once a fan of the platform but now I'm looking for more quality stuff and the upcoming Interceptor.
@@StringerBell ive not had that problem, but ive got 5 mags, so not just stuck with one mag, think i`ll give it a go, the the old saying... KISS! keep it simple stupid. \the new ok one will be the same from ek sprave, the more complicated you make it, the more to go wrong.
Hello Mark, I came across your channel a few weeks back, i love your detailed reviews👍 I've ordered my M10 package and hopefully it arrives before things completely go to shit in the UK ' estimated delivery September" anyways is there any chance you can let me know the total weight of the package? Thanks in advance 👊
if i was in america id want a gmpg, or an m60 lol :) south africa, id pick the m10. uk id go for ar6 allot for regular target work (because we are not legally allowed to hunt) and home protection, 90lbs ar6 with a plastic, folding stock, 2 clips, in the bedside cabinet.
What no bolt speed comparison. ? ? what`s the point of comparing if there`s no FPS comparison. Probably because the FPS is so faible compared to other pistol crossbows, best not mention it.
its not the speed of the bolt, its the hammer you hit it with, only steers n queers chase bolt speed and you dont look like a steer to me ;) whats the point of a 1 million mile per hour bolr, with 1cm of penetration, when heavy bolt has 6 inchs, that extra inch makes all the difference, ask the mrs :) thats the point!
15:34 Conclusion of which is better
ar6 metal mag, with the 120 limb, and heavy bolts. when you consider the new ek archery is 150 quid for a mag, for the cost of 2 mags, which can still wear out and break, the steambow ar6 with metal mag is bomb proof.
Thank you for making this video.
and thank you for watching :) the m10 isn`t for everyone, for me, i still prefer my ar6 alloy. :)
Hi all,
I’m a massive fan of the metal magazine and I would always place it in higher regard than the plastic polymer m10 upper.
In saying this I haven’t bought or tried it in respect of fairness.
I believe the metal magazine gives you the required weight to feel better and be more accurate.
In its original form the Ar stinger is too much lightweight to maintain accuracy levels.
Adding the metal magazine transforms into half and half, plastic lower/metal upper which is the perfect balance in my opinion. By adding the rail mounts to the bottom and side with attachments gives you more of the weight needed to feel nice and sturdy.
I’m happy for those with the m10 to contest me, yet I think having 4 less bolts to throw out is far outweighed by the other benefits of the metal magazine.
Thanks Mark for all you’re Steambow content, it’s absolutely brilliant though I’m not sure I want to see you dress as Santa again.
ha ha ha no santa! :) got it, will be the rocky horror picture show next time :) ha ha lol
yes i agree, for serious use the metal mag is more sturdy, more reliable, less t go wrong and if your doing a fast mag change on the m10, you cant keep throwing the mags down on the floor, they will eventually break!
the poly mag is good for just occasional use, close range, home defence, inside a room. 75lbs ish limb for fast reloads with the razor blade broadheads.
the heavy broadheads 90 lbs and over really. as ive run out of stock on those and ordering more material next week, ill have time this week. to film the adderini carbine build guide and then i can start the farimier mini adder then. before the parts arrive..
thanks for the support butty :)
Nice vid, mate.😊👊👊 regards, pete
:) cheers butty :)
whats that yellow tape thing?
its for correctly setting up the breech latch!
Excellent review. Thank you
cheers, thats appreciated :)
Why is it stiffer in operation than the m10, are the limbs different or summat else? Thanks.
in the test, i used the same limb in both systems, the resistance on cocking can be just down to the useage, ive put over a 1,000 shots through the m10 now and like anything plastic, it wears much quicker than anything steel and loosens up faster.
if you see on my ar-6 stinger 2. because I fitted a scope rail, I cant use the opens.
3,5 inch in the target? A good weapon goes finally deeper
yup, even though the claimed power isnt what it says on the tin, the results are impressive. for close range work, which is what they are for, a true 150lbs limb would make the system virtually impossible to use on sustained rapid fire shooting, your arms would be knackered.
Where did you get that target from?
hiuyua, the target is from steambow
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887Cheers, I just had another look and it does actually say it on your target 😂
Think it will handle the EK Archery adder with the 180lb upgrade limb?
@@MrSh4W not under 20 meteres it wont, im using 34lbs limb with the broadhads with a chipboard back stop at 10m and they still slice through. i can honestly say you oneed to be at around 25-30m with the 120lbs limb and broad heads and they still poke out the back.
Excellent, very helpfull, be good if they were to make a mag with a flip top lid for the M10........
watch this space ;) lol
Great comparison video Mark.
What's your thoughts on keeping the AR6 loaded with 6 bolts at all times to be ready for action? Is it bad for the bolts or for the tension spring or is it fine? Cheers
I think it should be fine to keep the mag loaded, I wouldn't clip the lid down though, I think long term, the spring would start to bend, so I'd get a spares kit from steambow, while they are available, I'll be ordering a set, next month, when im not skint. lol
also 90lbs limb is the max I would go, imagine waking up, bleary eyed, and trying to rapid cock the 120 or 150, your just not gonna get the speed, the 90 is a good compromise.
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 getting the spare kit is a smart idea indeed. I have the 55lbs on a Ar6 compact loaded with the saxon warhead bolts. Will keep the lid open as you said.
Both magazine springs (AR-6 and M10) are designed to be under tension all the time. You can keep and store all Steambow crossbows fully loaded 😉
Keep bolts loaded at all times, cock and fire. Are you selling anything ? 🏴
Load the bolts, just don't shut the latch that puts pressure on the bolts
My M10 upper mag is a rotal disaster. The lock kept getting loose after a few shots and now it has come out. I will have to use a nut and bolt as a lock. The bundle preorders they sold off must have been a bad batch.
nothing wrong with mine and i got three! why would you want to put a nut n bolt in it and fck up your warrant? bit of a dick move mate!
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 well it will be more secure than that shit piece of metal rod was. It's only a matter of time when the small piece of wire wares away. As for the warrant? Get another one and it might be worse like other customers have had problems with the clip breaking. Lol. Thanks for your comment bud.
@@pauldower1196
Most German customers aren't happy with the M-10 so you're not alone.
Yea the M-10 has really a design flaw. I got 2 mags and both of them practically disassembled itself after 200 shoots. Very rushed and bad design. I was once a fan of the platform but now I'm looking for more quality stuff and the upcoming Interceptor.
@@StringerBell ive not had that problem, but ive got 5 mags, so not just stuck with one mag, think i`ll give it a go, the the old saying... KISS! keep it simple stupid.
\the new ok one will be the same from ek sprave, the more complicated you make it, the more to go wrong.
Hello Mark, I came across your channel a few weeks back, i love your detailed reviews👍 I've ordered my M10 package and hopefully it arrives before things completely go to shit in the UK ' estimated delivery September" anyways is there any chance you can let me know the total weight of the package? Thanks in advance 👊
where did youm oured it from bro and hm
Hello, according to your experience, which is better, the m10 or the ar6 metal?
if i was in america id want a gmpg, or an m60 lol :) south africa, id pick the m10. uk id go for ar6 allot for regular target work (because we are not legally allowed to hunt) and home protection, 90lbs ar6 with a plastic, folding stock, 2 clips, in the bedside cabinet.
Mark...❤👊 regards, pete (C.C.)
cheers butty :)
get a chronie mark see what fps there shooting at , just got one off alli express 20 quid , they work well , same chronie ebay 60 quid
thanks dave, ill have a look, if there is anything in it, its not gonna be much... can always swqap over the side rails and fit the original ones.
looking at getting one next month butty :)
you can`t do one shot reloads, with the $1,000 dollar Ek system either!
What no bolt speed comparison. ? ? what`s the point of comparing if there`s no FPS comparison. Probably because the FPS is so faible compared to other pistol crossbows, best not mention it.
its not the speed of the bolt, its the hammer you hit it with, only steers n queers chase bolt speed and you dont look like a steer to me ;) whats the point of a 1 million mile per hour bolr, with 1cm of penetration, when heavy bolt has 6 inchs, that extra inch makes all the difference, ask the mrs :) thats the point!
@@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 I put it down to a lack of intelligence FU R sole.