does this bow have a foot stir up to help with cocking,and can u use a cocking string with this bow
302868
Yes, it has a metal bracket that you insert your foot in. The only way to cock this bow and be consistent is to use a cocking rope. incidently, I shot a doe about 10 days ago from about 20 yards. it was a pass-through.
302869
yes it does have a foot stir. also you can purchase a cocking string at somewhere like cabelas maybe they have them or an army surplus store should carry the string. you can use the string to cock this bow no problem.
936082
I received a rope cocking device in with the packaging. It is just about impossible to pull the bow string with your hands. But it is 100x easier with the rope cocking tool.
1014829
Not sure if I can explain how to put it on but Dicks Sporting Goods or Bass Pro Shops or something like that can install the sight , arrow rest and can also adjust the draw weight fairly cheap. As for as sighting it in adjust your two pins with the red dots the way your arrows are grouping. If they are high and to the right move your pins up and to the right. . If your arrows are grouping low and to the left move your pins down and to the left. Move the two pins the way the arrows are grouping. Took me a few hours to get it real close. I love my bow (my first one) but shoots accurate and can't wait for turkey season to open Not sure if I can explain how to put it on but Dicks Sporting Goods or Bass Pro Shops or something like that can install the sight , arrow rest and can also adjust the draw weight fairly cheap. As for as sighting it in adjust your two pins with the red dots the way your arrows are grouping. If they are high and to the right move your pins up and to the right. . If your arrows are grouping low and to the left move your pins down and to the left. Move the two pins the way the arrows are grouping. Took me a few hours to get it real close. I love my bow (my first one) but shoots accurate and... » Read More Not sure if I can explain how to put it on but Dicks Sporting Goods or Bass Pro Shops or something like that can install the sight , arrow rest and can also adjust the draw weight fairly cheap. As for as sighting it in adjust your two pins with the red dots the way your arrows are grouping. If they are high and to the right move your pins up and to the right. . If your arrows are grouping low and to the left move your pins down and to the left. Move the two pins the way the arrows are grouping. Took me a few hours to get it real close. I love my bow (my first one) but shoots accurate and can't wait for turkey season to open « Show Less
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!
1964196
Yes, some buyers have complained about the quality but I have shot my bow 50 times and cocked it each time without a problem. Just read directions and you will be set to go. My Crossbow came with an extra string, cocker, and string lube. It also comes with a set of safety glasses. You only need to buy some good 20" bolts for it once the cheap ones break.
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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 :)
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.
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.
1199679
Just did a search for Barnett commando models and most don't seem to have a foot stirrup. without a foot stirrup to hold your crossbow down I don't recommend using this cocking aid.
2212372
Try doing a search on UTube for a video. Hard to explain but you use you foot and leg to force the bow to bend enough to string and unstring it.
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.
1233820
friends, when I set an arrow on the right side, the fletching is pushed by that secondary string between cams/pulleys.So, does it mean I must restring it? Is it something easy to do myself?
1745071
There are 2 hooks that pull out and attach to the string on either side of the flight deck. You put them as close to the rail as possible and pull back evenly on both sides. The system works well, even with my weak left side I can evenly cock the bow string easily. If you get it, just remember hooks face upward on the bow string. For more info (with pics) go here: http://www.tenpointcrossbows.com/shop/Wicked-Ridge-ACU-52-P93.aspx
759215
Yes, now that I think about it you can buy a hand crank to cock your bow. Once cocked there is no holding the string. Crossbow would be perfect as long as you got the hand crank. Without that the crank it does take some effort to cocktail the bow. Hope this had helped you
375914
I have a Horton Team Realtree. The crank cocking devise just fits over the butt. It doesn't hook to anything else. It fits good on my bow. Pull the cable down, hook to bow string and crank it. back until it locks. Hope this helps....
1620504
The description for the bow is that it is for right handers, however I can not completely say that it is. Since this is a Christmas present I haven't personally handled the bow. I quickly looked it over for faults and wrapped it before my wife could catch me with her present. Sorry if this doesn't help.
936084
It comes with a handy rope cocking assist. I found that I required putting knots in the rope to essentially shorten the length of draw it required to fully cock the crossbow, but otherwise it was real easy to use.