does it have a cocking assist and what kind
936081
Yes, it comes with its own cocking device that is very easy to use. I modified it a bit to make it even easier, by reknotting the cable to move the handles down further toward the lower end of the bow. This allows you to not have to pull up so far to cock it. If I can do it, anybody can do it. It honestly works very well and very easily.
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.
936083
It is setup to to mount an optional crank. Mine does not have it installed. However, it did come with the String/handle device. Hope this helps. Sorry for the late response.
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.
24110
Am not sure if it will do a 25 pound cocker, but you might check with manufacturer. It looks like it would work but my dog is only 12 pounds. Good luck.
2196397
No "de-cocker" to speak of. I've used the cocker rope to hold the pressure as I pulled the trigger to release 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.
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
1339391
Yes, but at my age the cocking device makes it much easier. The rope is ok, but you have to adjust it to your height.
2194490
The taller you are the easier it is; I'm over 6' 3" so it's fairly easy. I tested one at a local dealer (he was about 5' 10") he had a harder time. Or buy the cocking aids; I sill use one for accuracy.
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
999628
Hey man! yes you have the CPU, fan and thermal grease to set it up perfectly for standard cocking. Enjoy!
103191
No, its single action, so you do have to cock it for every shot, and first it might be a little challenging, but you get used to it pretty fast, I have no problem w/ it
341026
the string cocking device works on the jackal they have 2 handles and 2 hooks that goes under the string and you pull up with the foot in the front stirup, my sister in law couldn't use this so I retro fitted a horton crank on it using a u bolt.
860230
The hammer cocks back and releases when the trigger is pulled. It does not functionally cock the gun though. To do that you must rack the slide.
1372393
Yes. You have to pull back on the top of the gun for each shot. I think all of the basic splatmaster models require manually cocking for each shot.
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.
589331
It is very simple to load the weapon.. it takes about 6 pounds of pressure to cock it however it is a slow reload.. I would not suggest buying this gun. I have had cheaper weapons with better accuracy than this weapon.
341028
yes i bought the barnett string cocking aid and retied the string shorter and it works fine on mine