is this hard to load with a rope cocking string? how is it compared to the 380?
815240
never owned a 380 but it is not that difficult to cock. Have not yet shot mine although it is assembled. I have heard it is loud, and I can believe it. it does have very small dampeners.
815241
Not sure how it compares to the 380 but for the price you definitely can't go wrong! Awesome combo package. Easy to pull I bought it for my dad he's 60 n has no issues
815242
Not sure about the 380. I bought the crank cocking device and have not used it at all. I know a 75 year old man that uses the rope cocking as with his 355 matrix. That's why I bought the 355 Matrix. No regrets. Excellent cross bow.
815243
Get the crank device you wont be sorry, with rope it will take 120 pounds to pull it to full cock.
815244
This is my first crossbow and I have never even shot any other crossbow before so I can't make a comparison but it is really easy to load with the rope cocking device that came with it. It is also easy to uncock if you follow the instructions in the video.
815245
According to excaliber specks it takes more muscle for the 380, but if u practice its not so bad , but if ur in your stand it's pretty tuff to load for second shot of needed
815246
Maybe go To a store that sales them and ask if can caulk it to see , if they let you
815247
I don't have nor have i used the 380, but loading the 355 with the included rope cocking string is very easy. Also, included is a dvd that shows how to assemble the bow, use the rope cocker, etc.
815248
I don't know I bought it for my husband. I do know he's daughter dry fired it just once and it snapped the the tips off. Know he needs to find some where to get it repaired.
815249
I bought this for my husband as he was hacing trouble pulling back his compound bow. He has no problems at all cocking the cross bow. He and my 11 year old grandson shot their deer this year with this bow. Highly recommend!
815250
I have not tried the rope. Purchased the crank aid. The crank is pretty easy.
815251
It is not hard at all. The top cocking aid cuts the draw weight in half. It isn't as hard to cock as the 380, it's about 15 lbs lighter.
1279217
I have the 380 and it really is an awesome crossbow which I think is plenty fast. The only con I have is the 260 lb draw weight. Considering that I just don't see any good reason to go with the 405. Before I got the 380 I was thinking maybe it would be worth getting the 405 for the updated scope's low light capabilities but I am definitely satisfied with the one I got. I could easily still use it a half hour after deer hunting closes.
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
883155
Hey , I use a hand rope crank one and admit is hard but I can recommend you few ones , first one is Hoton EZ crank lll cocking device $ 116.10 , second one is Barnette crossbow 17057 revolution crank cocking device $ 93.89 and last one is the Revolution crank cocking device $ 87.00 , you can find this on Amazon , hope that will help
1088628
Yes in the stock. The package includes a rope cocking device that makes loading very easy. As you are pulling back, you should pull downward toward the flight rail.
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
2042227
No, no cocking rope. I would never buy this crossbow again, even if they gave me the rope. Amazon was great, but Barnett is an entirely different story. After you buy this thing, you are on your own and can expect no support. Worst company I have ever purchased from, and I am an old guy.......
1118761
The barnett crossbows all come w the rope. For me the rope can be difficult simply because im 5'7 w short arms. I personally haven't tried the crank though, but its because the rope still works just fine.
1118764
I bought one of these back in October and use the rope. You just have to use trial and error to get the rope adjusted to your height. I am 5'10 and had to shorten it about a foot so that I could finish cocking it before my arms were at chest height. Just keep tying knots above the handle until it is a good length. Once you figure it out its pretty easy. I cock mine and then get in my stand. The crank would be handy to have if you didn't want to keep it cocked the whole time you are hunting.
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.
1282334
There have been a few small design changes and part changes (mostly wood and metal to plastic), but the Crosman 1322/1377 have been the same gun for at least 50 years. I don't personally find this gun difficult to load (and I even have big fingers). I hope this helps.
1282352
It's the strength. The length and the thickness should be the same. Get the 80 lb string if you want more power
1807151
It depends more on bullet design than material. Mine works very well on all my rifle bullets and my 9 mm, but not on the 380s where the bullet is tapered all the way to the brass where the collet cannot get a grip. Much better bullet puller than the impact type in my opinion.
675613
I would recommend the big shebang. It seems the regular is only meant for the compact 380s.
294958
It's not too hard to cock. Once you figure it out. Im 19 and not a strong guy. If I had say falls in easy to medium range when cocking.
725467
I use mine with a rifle so I don't know about your gun. It is faster than fumbling with a single shot and trying to get it in the chamber. It is not lightening fast but it is faster than manual loading.
998201
Not too sure. The 380 needs a separate booster pump. I had the. 380 for about 15 years and just updated last year with a new one. Had gear issues. Other than that it works great once you get the settings correct.