Horizon Redback & Man Kung Sobek Owners Are ALL Having This Problem…

If you own a Horizon Redback or Man Kung Sobek crossbow, you may already be dealing with some of these common faults and problems without even realising it. In this video we test, repair, modify, and troubleshoot both crossbows to discover what is REALLY causing the issues owners keep experiencing. We break down: Horizon Redback common faults Man Kung Sobek problems Cartridge issues Crossbow repair methods Trigger and spring fixes Repeater crossbow troubleshooting Crossbow maintenance Crossbow upgrades and modifications Multi-shot crossbow issues Common crossbow design flaws We also stress test both crossbows after the repairs to see if the fixes actually work under repeated use. If you enjoy: crossbow testing, crossbow repairs, crossbow builds, airgun testing, bow reviews, destruction tests, ballistic gel testing, metal detecting, survival gear, tactical gear, target shooting, and restoration content — this channel is for you. ⚠️ Always handle bows, crossbows, and airguns safely and responsibly in controlled environments while following your local laws and regulations. HIGH SEARCH VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction & Common Crossbow Faults 00:00:24 Man Kung Sobek Problem Explained 00:01:15 Testing The Fault Before Repair 00:01:33 Cartridge Jumping & Rattle Issue 00:02:03 Why The Fault Happens 00:02:25 First Attempted Repair Failed 00:02:55 The Clip Modification Fix 00:03:26 Locking Mechanism Breakdown 00:04:06 Why Replacing It Wasn’t Worth It 00:04:31 Simple Repair Tutorial 00:05:09 Comparing Before & After Stability 00:05:53 Testing The Repair 00:06:43 How Easy The Repair Is To Do 00:07:06 Tools Needed For The Fix 00:08:04 How Much Better It Feels After Repair 00:08:56 Oil & Lubrication Tips 00:11:35 Making Crossbows Easier To Cock 00:12:23 Crossbow Upgrades & Modifications 00:13:19 Speed Loader Discussion 00:14:17 Is The Man Kung Sobek Worth Buying? 00:15:01 Accuracy Test Discussion 00:15:40 Saving Broken Crossbows From Waste 00:18:41 Moving To The Horizon Redback 00:20:38 Horizon Redback Features & Problems 00:21:19 Cartridge Cracking Issue 00:22:32 Cartridge Design Explained 00:24:35 Testing The Horizon Redback Fault 00:25:23 Major Cartridge Failure On Camera 00:27:12 Trigger Mechanism Investigation 00:28:18 Opening The Crossbow Mechanism 00:29:40 Weak Spring Theory 00:30:30 Installing A Stronger Spring 00:31:47 Comparing Old vs New Springs 00:33:09 Crossbow Maintenance & Oil Tips 00:34:17 Reassembling The Trigger System 00:35:01 Testing The Repair Again 00:36:15 Ballistic Gel & Future Experiments 00:36:41 Metal Detecting Channel Plans 00:37:17 Trigger System Breakdown 00:38:10 First Test After Repair 00:39:20 Additional Fault Discovery 00:41:16 Bolt & Arrow Quality Discussion 00:42:30 Full Stress Test Begins 00:44:19 Rapid Fire Accuracy Test 00:45:19 Cartridge Alignment Issue Explained 00:46:11 Final Repair Conclusions 00:48:40 Outdoor Stress Test 00:50:00 Man Kung Sobek Final Test 00:51:03 Why The Repair Worked 00:52:06 Remaining Horizon Redback Issues 00:54:12 Full Rapid Fire Stress Test 00:55:06 Horizon Redback Final Verdict 00:57:00 Can Beginners Use These Crossbows? 00:58:23 Extra Cartridges & 3D Printing Discussion 00:59:13 Are Manufacturers Cutting Corners?