Can my 3 year old puller the the cocker to load the gun?
1636254
You may need to load it for the Toddler aged NERF enthusiast. Definitely they will be able to shoot it. The Maverick is a good one for them to grow into!
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.
1122642
Yes it is very accurate and easy to load. The scope could be better but a replacement is not expensive. My son loves it and he's 9. He can cock it easily. It has plenty of power. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
649570
Yes! It DOES have a "bear trap" safety. When the cocking lever is in the fully cocked position you cannot accidentally pull the trigger. The cocking lever must be returned to the normal position before the trigger can be pulled. Never rely on mechanical devices. Always hold on to the cocking lever when your fingers are loading a pellet.
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.
707887
You cock it back by pulling the slide back. It's not hard for a kid who's at least 9. Our trigger mechanism broke in less than 2 days. I would say not to expect much more than looks.....
1423924
You can if you wanted to. but for some reason when I used it I had all the weight on the right hand side of the gun. plus it's not a gun that keeps firing on its own you have to pump it in order to fire it
300553
A 25lb. pull should be fine for a kid over 9 or so. Perhaps he is trying to pull it back too far (his index finger should be at the side of his mouth). Also, maybe he is over-doing the shooting session. 36 shots per session is plenty.
2057464
for kids i would say yes a little bit for adults like me no. also the gun is heavy for kids under 8ish.
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
1153261
I have a beagle and he loves it, so your cocker spaniel would probably be able to handle it.
299991
NO it is not a real gun, But it shots BBs with compessed air (c02), so you need to handle it as one. IF HE NEEDS A TOY AT 16, DO NOT BUY HIM THIS, IT WILL ONLY GET HIM IN TROUBLE
1389537
Yes. It is pretty hard to pull back all the way. My 10 yr old still can't do it by himself. Don't know if it's adjustable. This should be treated as a weapon not a toy!
2253905
The gun is cocked simply by pulling the bolt back in order to load the pellet. Pumping it up however, is another question and probably what you're really wanting to know. If you are too young to be shooting it, you will find it too difficult to pump. Most teens and adults should be able to pump it after a little practice.
1339393
Yes u can cock by hand. But if u pull more with one hand than the other it will throw your aim off a little . Will kick back of arrow off to one side. Buy the cocking rope.
250313
I asked my son about this. He said he and his wife can ride one together. I don't know about the dog pulling it. They do still have them and are still using them 3 years later.
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.
980565
If you are strong enough, you could pull it back with your hands. I suggest getting the cocking device. It makes it so much easier.