how is it to cock? My teen aged daughter wants this for Christmas and I want to be sure she can cock it by herself.
65234
You put your foot in the bracket in the front then with both hands pull the string until it clicks and locks in the trigger mechanism. It's a little tough but not bad with practice.
65235
I keep my elbows locked and do my best to pull the string evenly on both side's of the rail. If shes any younger than say, 15-16 shell have a hard time with it. That's the easy part though. The real challenge is stringing the thing! 150 + lbs. of resistance on fiberglass limbs. Get a little scope and this thing is a blast. I love mine!
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.
1490066
it's a barrel breakover rifle. it;s not hard to cock, but is intended for an adult. i've had great fun with mine and am glad i bought it.
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.
1033323
It is a little stiff until you get it broke in, not to hard for an adult but a child under 10 years of age might find it tough to cock. hope that answers your question. The scope that came with it is not the best so I put Nikon 2 to 7 power scope on mine and is is very accurate once it is broke in.
2195194
it shoots pretty well. i dont like the scope mount so i replaced it with one at academy. hope she enjoys it. it is fairly easy to cock and shoot. my 6 year old can shoot mine after i load it for him. he loves it. very low maint.
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....
2063506
It is a very heavy crossbow and can be difficult to string and cock. If you are confident that your 12-year old can constantly hold a 15lb crossbow and load a 90lb draw (with the rope cocker), then it might be nice for him. Be safe.
148564
All 3 of my boys love it and they are 5, 8 and 10. Girls will enjoy it too. My 5 year old really likes doing it, but he needs help and it takes him a long time. My older boys can easily do it on their own.
1718091
No and I wouldn't also recommend buying this because it is completely impossible to cock, I returned it and ordered another one to make sure, still impossible. I have a lot of experience with airsoft, if I can't cock it, its crap
550594
It is a single player game. And it is rated T for teen. I don't know your kids, and I won't tell you how to be a parent (if I am wrong in assuming you are a parent, I apologize). While not over-the-top vulgar or bloody like most games nowadays, the rating is there for a reason and demands consideration. But the decision ultimately is up to you.
474661
Being up front, I have not uncocked my x bow without firing a bolt, but it could be done with 2 people I'm sure. I am not recommending it, but if one person holds the bow string with the cocking device and another pulls the trigger... that should be all it takes.Don't fire it without having some resistance though, that's what breaks it!
2111525
Not very hard to cock, I put the crank cocking device on my crossbow, but if you use the cocking rope its not that hard to cock.
1167457
I recall that my four children, whose ages are seven years apart, all enjoyed it. I certainly hope my 8-year-old grandson will find it challenging but fun -- it's going to be under the tree. He likes to engineer and build things. However, if the girl you mentioned is more into girly things, I don't know how much she would enjoy it.
1636255
Would have to be a pretty strong and coordinated three year old. My seven year old has to work pretty hard to get the mechanism to work. I'd be inclined to say no, a three year old would not be able to cock the gun.
1235687
I use the cranking device that came with it. I could easily use a cocking device if I desired and I am 62. You are only going to get one shot anyway !!
2211637
It wasn't bad...my 19 year old daughter and I assembled it together...it did take us longer than what others had mentioned on here. I did have to ask my husband once or twice which way some pieces went. :0)