how much force does it take to cock?
1765469
It takes a bit of effort, but not bad once you find the technique ... I don't have a problem but my 10 year old nephew can't do it
1765470
It's a bit awkward with the bipod extended and might take some practice getting used to. easier to break and cock against a hard surface.
1765471
These rifles are made for adults, so naturally it will be harder to cock than a regular toy gun. It is pretty difficult the first few times but it gets easier as you use it more. The hardest part is cracking the barrel; once you get past the bearing that locks everything in place its much easier. Plan on having a little difficulty until you get used to it.
1765472
I have not personally tried to cock it, but my husband said it was a little difficult at first. I'm not sure if it will get easier with time or not.
1765473
Its not to bad you just have to remember to tap the top end of the barrel with your hand and it unlatches and then you can cock it.
1765474
I would say about 30 to 35 Lbs of force. An adult male or female can handle it but it's not super easy. A child would have difficulty.
1632668
I haven't measured the force, but it's considerable. I've got the 1-HP model on a poorly balanced, heavy, double-wide, swing door and the SOMMER grinds it open without issue. The specs call for a maximum of 100-pounds, and lists 33-pounds as "rated force", whatever that means. I recommend the opener.
303808
There is a cranking device available which reduces the cocking pressure from 150 pounds to about 18 pounds. You should be able to purchase it directly from Barnett or off the internet. Is am disabled and without the cranking device I would no be able to cock my 400 and, by the way, which is an excellent crossbow.
827964
not that I know of, It is hard to cock, but surprisingly powerful. arrows suck. I would look at one withe the cams/pully system
2138722
Nope. It doesn't have the power to produce that much force. only for power-screwing/unscrewing.
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!
2063507
The draw would be pretty difficult. I don't think he could do it without the cocker. Even with the cocker, the draw is about 80 pounds.
307823
I would be a little hesitant with a 4 year old. It does require some strength to cock, and is pretty forceful. You may spend a lot of time loading it for him, then getting hit at close range.
1033322
I didn't find it hard.. I would say a average size 10-12 year old could cock it.
1222995
about 2" and hand tight, then just a tad more! Use some BLUE Loctite just for piece of mind! And because my husband said so! Boris sets up all my guns!! C.
2150373
yes but it is kind of hard to cock... i got this when i was 12...kind of long for me at first...
1937474
I don't know(no scale). but I tried to M3 TAPPING SCREW(Min. torq). SO GOOD.I satisfied.
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.
208653
The Umarex Surge is a break action, not a PCP (Pre-Charged Pneumatic). Hold the muzzle of the gun in one hand and the stock of the gun in the other, place the middle of the gun on your knee and push down. It will take about 25lbs of force to fully cock the gun. If you have any other questions look up a video on you tube.
979837
I suspect it depends on the draw poundage you have it set to. I can pull it with just my fingers at 42# without fussing but haven't tried shooting it that way.
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 :)
1158725
No, but you can purchase one relatively inexpensively. If you are fairly strong, you may be able to cock it by hand. I'm not nearly as strong as I used to be and I've cocked it twice with gloves on when I misplaced the cocking device.