The supplies used and their strength can affect the pullback of the bow due to the tensile strength and density. The shape will contribute to the spring force of the bow and how easy you find it is to pull it back. Long crossbows offer more power than the shorter ones. How easy it is to pull will depend on the length of the bow.
What Makes a Crossbow So Difficult to Cock? Release your safety and then squeeze the trigger.Bring the crossbow towards your shoulder and get your sight aligned on the target.Move the arrow against the string under the retention spring.Get the feather end of the arrow and place it down into the track.To shoot an arrow, ensure the bow is cocked and ready.Some models will do this automatically, so check this before you cock the crossbow.Once your crossbow is cocked, you can take it off the firing position.Make sure you draw the string in evenly on either side of your bow’s barrel to the safety and latching mechanism until you have it cocked in position.Now pull the string back by leaning over the stock and drawing the string back.Place your foot into the cocking stirrup this will help to avoid slipping when you are cocking.You can find this either on the rear of the bride or at the side of the bow First, put the safety switch into the firing position.Slowly let the string down but keep your muscles tense until the lower string is in the bottommost position.Raise the string with one hand, then use your other to fire the bow.Use your legs to get into a slight squat position.Instead, take hold of the string and raise it up with your spare hand Take the crossbow’s grip and get into a firing position with one hand.
Your foot needs to sit securely into the foot claw