How is the draw weight? I am stronger than your average woman, but also don't want to order a bow I cannot cock. Thoughts?
2027598
I am a man and I can barely cock it but they make this nifty crank that attaches to the bow to where even a child can use and works great quick too.
2027599
It comes with a rope cocker witch is grate but if you want to cock it by hand it can be rough it's a bit stiff for the first couple of months I cooked it with the rope and hand cocked it as much as my arms would let me . Now I don't use the rope a little time with it and a good pair of gloves is all you need
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.
2027601
The rope cocking device works pretty good and cuts the draw weight in half, the attachable hand crank is very easy to use but slow
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.
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 :)
2027604
You shouldn't have any issues using the rope. Cut your rope short, I'm a six foot male and the the rope length I use is about 30 inches. When the rope is shorter you use your legs as well as your arms to help draw the string back. I hope this helps and if you have any other questions ask away.
829038
I would say it is for most ages. The bow is fairly light as is with no extras. The draw length goes from 13(child) to 30(adult) inches. For example I am an adult and my draw is about 28.5 inches. The pull weight goes from 5(child) to 70 lbs(adult) .
645580
I got my daughter the same bow (except pink) and she is 8. The size a weight are great but the draw length is almost to short for her. The bow itself was smaller than what I thought it would be, for now it works great for her but in a year I think she will need something bigger.
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.
829037
This bow is for all ages. It is my wifes primary bow. The draw length will go up to 30" and the draw weight will go up to 70 lbs. If you are starting out this is great because you can start at a low draw weight and slowly work your way up. Without having to get a new bow.
1291491
The barnett quad 400 has a 3 to 4 lb trigger and a 150 lb draw. Great bow. Crisp trigger but a bit heavy. Use a bipod with it.
82700
The draw weight means the amount of force needed to draw the string to its,maximum draw length which in this case is 28" I do believe. If the draw weight is 20 lbs then i would have to excert the same amount of force on the string as i would need to lift a 20 lbs weight. Or, if i tied a 20 lbs barbell to the string of the bow, and lifted it by the handle of the bow then i would draw the bow to the,max draw length. Basically you'd have to pull with 20 lbs of force on the string to draw the bow fully.
1050516
My understanding is that the draw weight of the bow is determined by the limbs which are attached. You can modify the draw weight by using different limbs. I bought a set of 30lbs and 55lbs limbs so that I can have my young son use the same bow. We swap out the 55lbs limb for the 30lbs'ers when he wants to shoot. It regards to the description, it was probably just a misprint.
543715
Actually I think it would be better for that than standard bow with FP I am using. This thing is seriously tough. Getting the bolts out after the shot will be the challenge so you will likely need a puller.
978365
Hi B. Carter- I shoot a 80lbs draw weight Mongol recurve horsebow and they do just fine for me. I can't speak for heavier draw weights. Hope that helps. Gary C.
1133252
yes you can draw the bow past the standard 28" draw length, you can draw it to at least 32" without any damage to the bow. the draw weight of the bow will increase about 3 to5 pounds per inch past 28"
1470501
This is a youth bow, it has a very short draw length (12"-24") and the pull weight is only 29 pounds not legal for hunting. So not for use by adults. It is a great bow to start children on.
373545
If I were you, I would buy a bow with a stronger draw weight so that it can grow with you. It would be ideal for you now, but you will get drastically stronger over the next few years, and you will wish for a stronger bow. I know that for the price, this one has nice features, but I would recommend spending a bit more and getting a better bow. You aren't a beginner, so you will be left wanting for more with this bow.
1337329
My advise is to go to a range where they rent bows. Have him try out a few of those to see what his ideal draw weight would be. He would need something that isn't so light that it's too easy, unless he is just starting to learn. Also he would need something that isn't too hard to pull. But starting out at 40 is a bad idea.
282814
actual draw weight is 65 lb. if you want it to go lower then 42 let me no and I will let u no how to do that.had to for my son.
2096254
when i got my was brand new. it is a really nice crossbow. i recommend to get the crossbow cocking device and get a pro installed for you. you have to be in really good shape to load the bow with the regular cocking rope! always put bow wax in all your strings and barnett lube wax in the rail!!
608203
I had the Same Problem. I bought a new peep site (G5) and had a local bow show in stall. This could also be your draw length is not correct. I bought this bow off Amazon Because of the great deal. I also purchase all new accessories for the bow prior to buying.The equipment already installed on the bow is a little lack luster. (low end arrow rest, peep site, site, & stabilizer)