What is the force required to cock this beast?
347855
I would guess about 30 lbs. of energy, or if you can lift and curl with one arm a 15 lb. dumbell you can cock this rifle OK.
347856
I am not sure of the actual specs but...I am a 41yo male in decent shape and it requires a little muscle. I tap the muzzle and that causes the break and then I bring the barrel down until it clicks. I can see it being a problem for some. It is a tack driver though and great to shoot. Crossman hollow point and crossman round are the best in .22! Good luck with it, well worth the money.
347857
Spec not known. Agree with Patrick M.C. I'm 56, don't "work out", but my wife says I'm really strong. Let's just say if you don't even have the muscle to open the average jar, you may not be able to successfully cock this rifle. Thinking about it, you might need to develop an alternate method after breaking it open by using a post, tree, or doorway and your body weight. I haven't yet asked my wife to try cocking it.
347858
A good thump. More or less I found it a bit easier when I use my speed over the amount of forward force. Have fun with the monster
1632337
if you cant cock this get a fire strike if you cant cock that than get a stryfe
852329
It only takes 130 to draw it back to lock it in. But when it is fired the desighn make it a 150lb thrust.
2027603
It is not difficult to cock. I am skinny ~average strength. Anyone who says the rope cock is too long or has to be cut is *doing it wrong*. Read the directions please on the rope device before posting otherwise. You put 1 hook on one side of the stock, thread the device around the stock, then put the other hook on the other side of the crossbow string. What you're left are two short lengths of rope handles and 3 fulcrums which do all the work for you. Don't just attach the two hooks and pull with all your might with all the leftover rope. This crossbow is fun and easy to use :)
1490066
it's a barrel breakover rifle. it;s not hard to cock, but is intended for an adult. i've had great fun with mine and am glad i bought it.
433700
The cocking mechanism is in front under the barrel. You push the release while pulling back on the catch (small catch at front under barrel that slides back) and cock it in one motion. Pretty easy to do once you do it once.
748224
No, in fact, it is VERY easy, also, you can use slam-fire, which would not be able to happen if it was not easy to cock
691965
It's big and weighs about 95 pounds! Definitely need a strong man to help out. LOL
1545465
At least 9001. Seriously though, this question is absurd. There are so many factors aside from draw weight to consider (i.e. type of animal, distance, position of animal, where you hit the animal...etc. etc.). Its a great broadhead, but there's no way to answer your question correctly.
1937474
I don't know(no scale). but I tried to M3 TAPPING SCREW(Min. torq). SO GOOD.I satisfied.
1548222
Only if the kid weighs 140 pounds, I would say. (Pushing down on the cocking lever uses one's weight.)
1235687
I use the cranking device that came with it. I could easily use a cocking device if I desired and I am 62. You are only going to get one shot anyway !!
136493
I imagine it is the "draw weight" or how hard it is to pull back the string (cock it). This one is so strong that my 6 ft tall strong son has a hard time cocking it. I bought it as a gift for him and now wish I had gotten a less powerful one. We now have the option to buy an expensive cocking device attachment for it.
1940450
The rod seems strong enough but I doubt this motor would do it. Maybe a suckling pig.
1765471
These rifles are made for adults, so naturally it will be harder to cock than a regular toy gun. It is pretty difficult the first few times but it gets easier as you use it more. The hardest part is cracking the barrel; once you get past the bearing that locks everything in place its much easier. Plan on having a little difficulty until you get used to it.
2111525
Not very hard to cock, I put the crank cocking device on my crossbow, but if you use the cocking rope its not that hard to cock.
2190557
Depends how strong he/she is. This takes considerable effort to cock. Also, how are they with safety?