The compact version of the AR-6 Stinger II completely redefines the pistol crossbow.
Ultra light, with the fastest rate of fire of any repeating crossbow on the market, and still amazingly strong in all close-range situations.
Add the new Steambow Speedloader, and your Stinger II Compact can be reloaded in a matter of seconds. The extensive range of accessories allows adaptation to all needs: red dot sight, laser and lamp for use in the dark, limbs of different strengths, and special arrows depending on the task at hand.
Thanks to the completely new cocking mechanism, the Compact is incredibly fast, and the built-in fiber-optic front sight allows for extremely fast target acquisition.
Measured with the 35-lbs fiberglass/carbon AR-6 Stinger II CQ limb

AR-6 Stinger II Compact
- Repeating pistol crossbow with magazine (incl. integrated accessory hold)
- 35-lbs AR-6 Stinger II CQ limb
- 6 bodkin arrows (tips made of hardened steel)
- 2 strings
- String mounting set
The laser sight is available in our shop as an optional accessory.
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WHY GET AN AR-6 STINGER II COMPACT?
The Stinger II is quickly and easily cocked using the quick release lever. This makes extremely fast firing rates possible.
The new fiber-optical front sight makes aiming with the Stinger II even easier and more intuitive.
The magazine can be reloaded very quickly thanks to the spring integrated in the lid. Open the magazine, drop in the arrows, done. The magazine is also suitable for the use of field tip and bodkin arrows.
Get the new Steambow Speedloader to reload in a matter of seconds!
Walking around with your crossbow cocked is unnecessary with the AR-6 Stinger II Compact: it is ready to fire with just one swift movement. The unsafe process of gripping the cocked crossbow is no longer necessary. This makes the AR-6 Stinger II significantly safer than most conventional crossbows.
The AR-6 Stinger II can be stored with a loaded magazine. This is completely safe without tension in the limbs. The AR-6 Stinger II is then made ready to fire with one swift movement.
Thanks to the integrated laser sight, the AR-6 can shoot accurately from any position and posture. Whether from the hip, one-handed, or in free fall, the arrow hits where the laser points.
With a large crossbow, the limbs are always under enormous tension. Without special aids and devices, it isn't possible to stretch the string. With the AR-6 Stinger II you can change the string without tools, while the power of the shot is still considerable.
Steambow works with state-of-the-art materials and production technologies. All our products are developed in Austria and produced to meet only the highest expectations to quality.
Technical data
Length | 556 mm | |
Width | 445 mm | |
Height | 219 mm | |
Weight | 1.16 kg / 2.55 lbs | |
Material | Shock and UV-resistant polymer |
FAQ
Yes, the set includes 6 arrows with bodkin tips.
Yes you can. We have developed our own broadhead arrows for the AR-6 Stinger II. You can get them in our shop.
The magazine can be equipped with six arrows.
The string is a classic wear part on any crossbow. The first string in particular has a significantly shorter lifespan than the following ones. The Stinger II's edges will round off by themselves over time. As a result, the strings that are used later suffer less stress. You can smoothen sharp edges with a file or sandpaper, especially the back position where the string is held after the cocking process.
A clean and well-maintained crossbow and a lubricated rail also contribute to a significantly longer service life.