Is this crossbow easy to cock back WITHOUT the cocking device?
892558
No it's really hard to cock back without it! If you want one that is easy to cock back you should look into a compound crossbow.
892559
put your foot in the end piece put the but against your stomach and its easy i'm 60 and i hear theses guys saying use gloves wehh the must have hands like a women i can cock this thing all day with no problemns i shoot 4 bolts a minute on target hand cocking if i rush it i can do 6 but not all on my 3 inch target don't listen toi these panzies unless you are one
892560
Its not easy but it is possible. I highly recommend using leather gloves if you don't have the cocking device. It is an Awesome Crossbow! I've had it for about a year now. Always wax the strings when not in use! Best of luck!
892561
I'd say that with gloves it would be practical to go on without using the cocking device, but I prefer to use it because it centers your line perfectly. I've got it set up near my door with the device already on it so when I see a 12 pt. buck walking around my yard, I can get my bow ready to fire in seconds.
892562
Yes its pretty easy I do it all the time but you know when u buy it cones with it Iove this crossbow its better to use the cocking device its more accurate that way
2111526
Very simple. Put your foot threw the sturrip and the butt of the xbow below your belly for balance and pull back. Easy to cock.
1228183
Yes I put one on my Barnett Jackal and absolutely love it! Works great while in a treestand. Google cocking device on a Barnett jackal and there is a link that shows how to do it without using screws.
2027602
Bought one for my 15 year old son. Based on his experience I'd predict you should be able to cock it but you may not enjoy it after a few practice shots in a row. The good news is that Barnett sells a reasonably priced hand cranking mechanism that mounts right on the back and makes it a breeze to cock.
462452
I think you will. It was my first crossbow too and I got a nice 7 point buck this season with it. It is accurate and very easy to handle. I recommend buying the String Suppressor and the Dissipator Bars (as a combination) to quiet it down a little bit. After you get use to it, buy the Flemish string too; it will improve the velocity big time. Good luck
1577323
I took mine to a local sporting goods store who sells Barnett crossbows. The tech restrung it with the string they had in stock for only the price of the string. You need a bow press to accomplish the re-stringing function. He did it in 15 minutes.
1818849
Yes, I don't know the exact cocking force needed but it is light and smooth. You can shoot it all day and your arm will not be tired.
2042227
No, no cocking rope. I would never buy this crossbow again, even if they gave me the rope. Amazon was great, but Barnett is an entirely different story. After you buy this thing, you are on your own and can expect no support. Worst company I have ever purchased from, and I am an old guy.......
1776641
In order for you to cock this, this crossbow you wil need a crank mechanism that can be installed at the butt of the bow (there are two covers which can be removed in order to install it). You can buy it from Barnett or Amazon.
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 !!
1776640
I'm disabled and unable to cock the crossbow on an ongoing basis. I purchased a Crank Cocking Device which is slower than pulling crank but cocking is only about 16 pounds.
1874295
Not a good system. Had the same happen to me. Frankly, the manual cocking device seems to work the best for me. Just adjust to fit your arm length. If cocking while standing is difficult, sitting on the ground and just leaning backward makes cocking a lot easier. I would return the unit. Hope this helps. Bill
2099019
Yes. Either right or left. You have to remember that you CANNOT un cock the bow with this device. The ant dry fire safety will not allow you to put the bow into the fire position without a bolt inserted. Suggest small discharge bag for in the woods. Carry target tip arrow or use disposable discharge bolts by Ten Point. Both are available at Amazon. I use the disposable bolts and have used them with no problem.
2027600
Use the assist/helper device and it's pretty easy. Without it, you'll pull your shoulder out of socket!! I nearly did and I'm a strong guy. This crossbow is much narrower and therefore the limbs are extremely hard to compress manually. Great crossbow, very fast.
1687802
no this is not a starter crossbow it is not at all easy to load for a beginner. you should start with something less powerful
988829
I have it mounted on my Wildcat C5 crossbow, it is one of the models the crank cocking device was made for. If you poses basic mechanical skills , it should not be hard to install. Read the directions carefully, pay particular attention to the method of routing the string under the string anchor. I find it easy to use once you do it a few times.
375919
Yes it just solder over stock of the crossbow. It works very well it allows my 12 yr. old to cock the crossbow himself.