how difficult is it to cock? could an average 15 year old do it without struggling?
1818848
I don't think there would be a problem with an average 15 year old to cock it. Nice gun, just a little heavy and made for a taller person. I am 5'8" and it is a bit long for me. I still use it and is very accurate.
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.
1818850
I purchased this rifle as a beginner to the air gun hobby, and found it difficult to maintain scope zero due to the recoil and poor construction. It will work fine for a few hundred shots, but everyone I know who has purchased Gamo rifles has had this problem. Yes a 15yr old should be able to cock the gun!
1818851
It's about 35 lbs of cocking effort, I think with a little practice it should ent be a problem for a 15 year old. p.s. best air rifle second to none!
1818852
Should not be a problem for an average 15 year old to cock. Easiest way is to put the stock on your foot and pull the cocking lever down until it is cocked.
678226
A talented 10 year old could do it. I did my first with Dads help around 1960. I'm 65 now and bought two for this Winter to do.
225736
A strong adult. I am 42 and struggle pulling back this bow. It is no toy. My 15 year old uses this, but he is a very strong athlete.
674523
Not hard at all. I'm a girl and I got it started after 2 pulls. The remote start is worth the extra money though. Fires right up!
433811
i would think you could. it would be awkward to cock it though. I would keep it to a short one.
748224
No, in fact, it is VERY easy, also, you can use slam-fire, which would not be able to happen if it was not easy to cock
1525779
It wasn't hard at all. Follow the directions. Ask for a friend's help. Much better
2150373
yes but it is kind of hard to cock... i got this when i was 12...kind of long for me at first...
1988398
It's certainly safe for a 15 month old. They probably won't be able to extend and retract the ramp by themselves without a fair amount of practice though.
414743
I bought the cocking device but found using the rope instead is much faster and easier. The cocking device is a pain to set up and seems to me would only be necessary for the elderly, kids, or a disability.The 175 lb draw seems like a lot to pull, but I find it to be rather easy and I'm 5'7 150 lbs. To me, I feel like I wasted the $80 on it as I was not sure what to expect.
2194494
I am 6 foot. and 47years old.The first time that I cocked it back I did it real slow and I thought my god I'm going to hurt myself but after a few times and learned how to pull it in one smooth pull back it's very easy and simple to cock back.very short stroke and with practice I think anyone can do it.
1982804
I got this for my 5 year old, he does struggle pulling it back all the way to 'cock' the gun, but manages to everytime.
1452962
There are different levels of difficulty. I would say it may be a challenge for the 5 year old. My 4 year old likes playing with it even though he can't get from start to finish but he is still having fun. Definitely fun for older kids and parents/grandparents. It does develop good eye-hand coordination, requires concentration and patience. I love it myself.
1818924
It really depends on how strong he is. It is easy and gets easier when they learn how to manage it. It cocks like a pump-action shotgun. If it is held firmly in your shoulder, it is easy to complete the action.My daughter is 10 years old. She didn't understand how it pumped the first time. Every time after that she has been able to pull it. She didn't put it down at all.
78320
It's not easy per say, but it is not impossible. If you take your time, it'll come out the way you want. If you plan on doing it in 15 minutes, it won't come out right. Just take your time, and you'll be happy with the result.
1077127
No,this is not a crossbow for youths,if your not strong enought to cock it by hand-leave it alone!This IS a deadly weapon!
334270
I'd say yes and it also requires a bit of effort to cock. Caveat, it has been a long time since I was 10....