Cocking the Big Bad Exo-Max

Book · Post by **Book** » Sat May 14, 2005 4:14 am

I have a 185 lb Exo-Mag that I cock by hand. How hard is it to cock the 220 lb bows, can they be cocked without the cocking ropes? Thanks Book

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Sat May 14, 2005 6:18 am

Maybe if you're superman.... hehe I think it would be kinda hard on the fingers.

I have a Pheonix, and it's not too hard. Just gets sore on the hands and fingers after doing it over and over again while practicing.

fletch · Post by **fletch** » Sat May 14, 2005 6:24 am

It can be done but not many times. I can cock my about twice in a row and then it starts to get tough but the cocking aid is a must for accuracy and /or multiple shots at targets. It lines the string perfect everytime no need to check that the string is even. It is a must IMHO.

Evan · Post by **Evan** » Sat May 14, 2005 7:41 am

I only use the rope cocking aid - even with my Vixen Lite, which I can cock by hand with no problem - for string alignment consistency.

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Sat May 14, 2005 7:49 am

fletch wrote:It can be done but not many times. I can cock my about twice in a row and then it starts to get tough but the cocking aid is a must for accuracy and /or multiple shots at targets. It lines the string perfect everytime no need to check that the string is even. It is a must IMHO.

I agree. I can cock mine once or twice by hand but only if I'm wearing gloves.

DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:08 am

I have heard from a buddy, that the weight isn't an issue if your strong/tall enough. He noticed alot more finger pinch when drawing the string those few inch...............I personally haven't tried it, nor would I even think about it. Unless it was life or death!