• Price: $330
• Weight: 2.6 lbs
• Length: 22–25 inches (25 with stock extended), 17 inches wide at limbs
• Magazine capacity: 6 bolts
• Mounting: Picatinny rails and AR-15 stocks/furniture
• Limb power: 55 pounds, firing at 180 feet per second with about 5 inches of penetration in ballistic gel at short range
• Optional “pro” limbs: 90 pounds, 220 fps, 7-inch penetration — not tested in this review
• No legal restrictions or complicated regulations to worry about.

Review summary:

• I’m glad this product exists and hope to see more focus on crossbows for prepping and everyday use.
• It’s fun to shoot and makes sense if you can’t or don’t want a firearm but still need to hit targets across a room or yard.
• Effective range: ~50 feet (15 m) for self-defense, ~25–30 feet (8 m) for small game like rabbits.
• Accuracy is a limiting factor beyond 50 feet — bolts don’t always fly straight or hit consistently.
• Build quality is decent for the price, though I’d prefer the total cost (including bolts) to be closer to $300–$325.

Is This the Crossbow Sweet Spot?

I was excited to try the Stinger 2. While I don’t have much crossbow experience, I find them mechanically interesting and wanted better answers when people ask about firearm alternatives.

If you can't or don’t want firearms, this crossbow could be useful. But self-defense and hunting without guns are harder because you can’t hit things from a distance. Relying on a knife, pepper spray, or trap requires getting close, which is riskier.

Arrows are great for long-range non-firearm shooting, but traditional crossbows are often too heavy, hard to cock, and not practical for quick use. That’s why most people don’t use them — they’re left to movie heroes like Daryl or Katniss.

That’s why companies like Steambow are trying to make crossbows more accessible for regular folks. I think they’ve done a good job with the Stinger 2, making it easier to handle and more relevant for everyday users.

Ease of Cocking Is the Biggest Difference

One major innovation is making it easier to load, cock, and fire. Traditional crossbows require a separate tool and a specific stance, but the Stinger uses a thumb release lever that lets you fold the device in half — a motion similar to squeezing a stick into a frowny face.

This design makes it easy for anyone to use, even those who aren’t physically strong. The vertical foregrip is essential for stability during the cocking motion.

The manufacturer claims people can fire 6 shots in 4 seconds, but realistically, one shot every 2 seconds is more likely. It’s fast enough for basic use, but not tactical.

Steambow has found a good balance between ease of use and power. However, the easier it is to cock, the less power the bolt has, so there's a trade-off.

Accuracy and Penetration Are Good Enough for Small Targets

With the standard 55-pound limbs, the Stinger can penetrate solid wood up to 75 feet away. But accuracy drops significantly past 50 feet — you’ll struggle to keep shots within a 12-inch grouping.

Bolts travel at around 20% the speed of sound, which limits their effectiveness at longer distances. For self-defense, hitting a torso is sufficient, but for small game, the effective range drops to 25–30 feet.

Some users found the built-in sights difficult to use due to the thick frame. Adding a red dot optic could help, and some stores sell a top plate with more rail space for mounting optics.

A laser sight is also an option, especially for home defense where you might not want to bring the crossbow to your cheek.

Other Notes

The bolts are well-made for the price, with options like practice, steel-tipped, and broadheads. Some got damaged on first use, and they're easy to lose in grass or vegetation.

The build quality is similar to budget AR-15s — decent for the price, but not super durable. Some plastic parts feel a bit cheap and wobbly.

While the Stinger is simple, it’s not easily repairable in the field. If a part breaks, the whole thing is useless. That’s a downside compared to traditional bows, which can be fixed with basic materials.

The included vertical foregrip uses a unique retention system that leaves some wobble — not ideal when you rely on it for cocking.

The magazine spring bent easily when I first opened the box, but it was fixable. Still, it’s something to watch out for.

Overall, the Stinger 2 is a solid entry into the crossbow market for preppers and casual shooters. It’s not perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction for making crossbows more accessible to everyday users.

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