Not knowing anything about crossbows, is it a bad idea to leave the bow in the cocked condition or does the bowstring need to be relieved for storage?
291149
You don't want to leave it cocked if you are storing it. You can possibly injure yourself should it fire while you are retrieving it. I also don't think you want to leave the string under high tension for extended periods of time as there is potential to warp the bow. But main thing is safety.
303808
There is a cranking device available which reduces the cocking pressure from 150 pounds to about 18 pounds. You should be able to purchase it directly from Barnett or off the internet. Is am disabled and without the cranking device I would no be able to cock my 400 and, by the way, which is an excellent crossbow.
1533882
Well its ok. but just make sure you're strong enough to attach the string to the bow. also make sure all the nuts and bolts are properly tightened. i lost one when it came undone and had to replace it. the last thing I'm gonna add ismake sure you are firing at a visible target. I've already lost all my bolts due to them going underneath the ground.
414748
Yes, you need the rope cocking device to cock the crossbow. You won't be able to pull it back without it. I hade my Penetrator for 3 seasons now. I taken 1 deer my first season, 3 last season and so far 3 this season. This crossbow is insane. You cannot go wrong.
474660
On a crossbow you must fire the bolt but you can sustitute a special decocking bolt in place of your good bolt. This is a sturdy bolt, usually with a blunt rubber head that won't penetrate. I have also heard of cheap disposable bolts that be used to fire and decock. Just do a search for "decocking bolt" here on Amazon or on Google.
1709038
You will have to take the quiver off and strap in down on the lid but I'm pretty sure that fact will apply to any crossbow case, hard or soft. I'd say invest in on of those packs with a hip quiver built in by gameplangear. The quiver being attached to the bottom of the bow is a pain in the ass for me, personally. The bow is quite heavy so I shoot from a rest I rigged up in my doghouse pop up blind when deer hunting and with the quiver attached you can't do that anyways. Hope that helps.
2230856
I just got mine so i have not had to replace it.I did think about it though and would probably take it to a bow shop.I know Cabelas has cocking devices at their archery shop and cord looks like it would be the same.
750728
That is what I use mine for, but I do not expect it to last that long. The crossbow requires a significantly greater force to bend the limbs if they are allowed to fully relax. If you don't do that (like I did), it should be fine.
1776638
I found it a little defacult to cock the bow with the cord that it comes with installed rank cocking device that installed in to the stock Barnett can supply you with this I fallowedthe diretions and installed it may self it is a great bow I am proud to own it good luck
1267583
That depends on use and care also what bow you have... properly waxed string with smooth waxed rails is the key to them lasting... standard strings are dacron D-50 but newer strings may be made from super braids or othermaterials. I have a string on a bow that is thirty years old but I don't shoot that one much that string is dacron by Ben Pearson. Crossbows are harder on strings than recurve bows. Start with Dacron since you are just beggining I assume, it is the cheapest and most plentiful. Keep the string and rails well waxed and Dacron should last a long time.
474662
No you cannot With the safety on the crossbow it won't allow you to fire anything without a bolt in it. So in order to release it you have to fire it with some kind of bolt to unlock the safety.
1988378
I have left mine up for all my stands from August to late November. I will leave a few up for PA gun and 2nd archery through late Jan. Never had an issue. HSS recommends 3 years I believe where they can be left out year round, and then replace them. I figure 5 years of use is good as long as there is no fraying. Better to err on the side of caution though.
285494
It's what you rest the crossbow on while shooting instead of holding it. It gets heavy after a bit.
2098493
I use a cloth padded case. Probably a matter of how much rough treatment the bow gets when not in use.
1235690
I use the Barnett Cranking device. It is a bit noisy, but easy to use. I believe that quick reloading after a miss won't make any difference. That deer will probably be long gone.
90615
Yes, there is a safety on the stock behind the scope that can only be released when the crossbow is properly cocked and a bolt in place.
1267584
First & Foremost it depends upon care and useage, Wax is very very important to the life of Cross Bow Strings, it keeps the string from "Fraying" ie., coming apart, make sure that the "Only Time" the string is under tension is: Just before you're going to shoot a Bolt "Crossbow Arrow", the string on my Crossbow is still the original one that came with it, although I have "At all times" a spare or two, just in case, Always Always Always keep that crossbow string well waxed and take wax with you on the hunt, everytime the string frays the weaker it gets, I sometimes use a hairdryer to melt the wax into the string to make it stronger. I'm going to replace the string on my crossbow annually unless the string indicates an earlier changing. The crossbow Replacement String + 2 Tips for the 150lb crossbow is the best for the money, you can buy more expensive string but for the money you're not getting better quality string, Care & Maintenance are the 2 most important things for Crossbow strings.