Barnett Crossbow Cocking Crank Installation ( raptor fx crossbow ) - Never Never Safari

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this video will walk you though the install of the Barnett crossbow crank cocking system. I'm installing this on a raptor fx crossbow, ill show you the all the problems this system has with the raptor crossbow . This is a universal crank system for multiple Barnett crossbows, so its not a prefect fit for this bow. Designed to be fully integrated into the stock of the bow for a low profile, comfortable fit. The handle can be easily adjusted for right or left hand hunters and can be removed after each use. Reduces cocking tension to 17 lbs. It also cost $124.00 on Barnett.com but can be bought on amazon or ebay for much less.
For use with the Quad Series, Wildcat Series, Panzer V, Ghost Series, Buck Commander, Penetrator, Vengeance, Recruit Series, Razr, Brotherhood, Raptor Series and BCX.

[@gamerngunz]

I just bought a Barnett Recruit Crossbow last year and found this video very helpful for re alignment for the crank pulley string

[@imagineengine]

the rope is supposed to go through the accudraw sled pulleys and connect the two hooks together. Then you spread the two hooks apart and place the string between the two hooks into the groove thats made into the crossbow stock right above the anchors. Its supposed to be used just as you would use a manual rope cocker, as this groove gives you more leverage and makes it even easier to cock using either type of cocker.

[@daykl]

I shoot a Wildcat C5 and installed this because I hunt from a Summit Viper climber which is a closed face treestand. Because it's closed face I can't get the crossbow into position while up the tree to hand cock it or use a rope cocker. This crank cocker solved my problem. For me it works great. The rubber mount that holds the part that grabs the string mounts behind the scope on the stock and fits well. Evidently the newer design of your crossbow doesn't allow for the rubber mount to work. The only problem I had after adding this was that the rubber holding device doesn't really do a very good job of holding the cocking device in place while using or carrying the crossbow. So I just put everything where it's supposed to go and use a small bungie cord to wrap around it and the crank handle and everything works perfectly and stays out of my way until needed. This also allows me to keep the crank handle on the crossbow without it shifting down and getting in my right hands way. I hope you found a way around your problems because this device has made my crossbow easier to use while I'm in my stand.

[@rudyloya9829]

Thanks for the video I have the Barnett whitetail Hunter I think I just keep using the rope cocking device and save my 80 bucks Thank you great video👍

[@cprstn54]

The kit now comes with a saddle that installs just behind the scope mount. As stated in the instructions, you might have to order one (no charge) for your specific crossbow. On my Quad 400, the saddle Barnett sent me free snugly holds the pulley cross bar and the saddle has protrusions that hold the pulley legs down and to the front so the string leads are fair and short. When tucked away like this, I can completely ignore the cranking cock and use the rope cocking device. Also, it doesn't touch the scope or mount and there is no interference with using the scope.

[@NeverNeverSafari]

Cool deal thanks for the info, ill have to call Barnett and ask them about one for my bow

[@deannaduche6850]

Thanks for this video & thanks to Ken below for the additional info. Just bought Barnett Whitetail Hunter II & am having trouble with the regular rope-cocker. I am a small-framed woman & have trouble pulling the handles up above my waist (no problem till then) and first was kind of bummed out after watching your video cause the issue of where to put the darn thing when you're done with it.....but if Barnett really has fixed that issue, then I will probably go ahead & get one.

[@NeverNeverSafari]

Deanna Duche glad I could help , hope it works out for you. Make sure you practice with it because your bow will shoot a little different than when you use the the hand cocker.

[@outdoormerica]

I appreciate the video. I think you talked me out of getting one for my Hyper Whitetail. I just cancelled the order...lol

[@mlmjames1958]

Great product review and instructions. I had already purchased one for my Whitetail Hunter Pro II, and their instructions are not very clear. I appreciate your clarity. I was lucky cause the WH Pro has a slot for it. Would be nice if Barnett would produce a simple picture of it installed on each bow that it fits. Then we might see the problem of a place to store the string catch before purchasing.

[@brentstembridge5401]

Thanks man. I have the Raptor FX as well and there are a few stands I will be in this year that would have come in handy. Like you not going to pay the money and have any type of obstruction.

[@benjamin.25junkie57]

yup I just use the rope cocker after I get off the wheeler then I knock in after I get sat down much easier

[@NeverNeverSafari]

yeah it make it easier to cock in the tree stand.

[@jamesthornton9508]

It goes on there you jusr got to think about ! Cause seen where it went ! Look at the others Barnett Cross bow that are ready assembled with that kind of crank cocker ! It does not take rocket scientist to see where it goes at !

[@dheller777]

I hook it onto the top of my scope like the other guy did on KZbin. I've got mine set up with a zip tie to where it doesn't put any pressure on the scope at all you don't have to crank it back to keep it in the slot you just push down on it and it stays in this slot. I have taken deer with it this way this year.

[@NeverNeverSafari]

I never could get the rubber to set on the scope right , but it works well on the rail. Good luck in the woods this year and thanks for watching .

[@wickedsecurity4673]

The crossbow appears to have a resting place behind the sight and on the stock that the crossbar can clip into try using that.

[@lfhbrickman]

It doesn't fit the headhunter good either. It's actually easier to use the manual pull. You can't decock the bow either. The sled covers the safety. Barnett should make these to fit each bow specific.

[@tompatrizzi7844]

If someone is NOT qualified to place a video on line.... that can't read instructions. I've installed plenty of these cock cranks and Itz a beautiful thing to add to any crossbow. READ INSTRUCTIONS THOUGH-ALLY IDIOTA

[@robertbuttillo9739]

The harness saddle clips into the groove in the stock

[@nealtressler1661]

I totally understand… however, my left shoulder had reconstructive surgery, and I can’t cock it with a rope cocker yet, and missing archery season is unacceptable, so…

[@jeeplover2004]

I need this for my barnett whitetail 2 but. I can't seem to find a part number

[@randypowell4799]

Thanks for the video

[@Nextop61]

saved me 70 bucks, thanks.

[@NeverNeverSafari]

glad i could help

[@ricardomolina8773]

3-D printers can help out a lot

[@natteice2111]

Last question. After cocking the bow as I crank the sting in, the string pops out from behind the anchor... I tightened the bolt as far as I could yet the the string still pops out. Any idea?

[@brandonforster6883]

I hv that problem 2

[@pgunning1]

Hi great video and very informative. I've got one on route at present, can I ask should the hooks that go on the string hook underneath rather than on top like you had it, as I've read that when clocking the raptor fx they cocking string should be under hooked rather than over the top... Many thanks for any info or thoughts on this. Atb

[@eweaver28]

Just bought the bow, when I crank it the string spools out when it gets almost fully back

[@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead]

Meh, I’ll stay with the rope cocker. It’s faster, and I cut the rope down to size, so it’s both faster to connect/pull, and easier to pocket, than out of the box.

[@Khoanpc]

I can install it on BARNETT Whitetail Hunter STR . Is it really safe , when you are spinning and letting go ? thanks

[@jamesthornton9508]

Just !

[@jonquirk9582]

Apparently this is not true for all Barnett recruit models. I bought the system off Amazon and the dang thing sucks. It looks like they didn't thread the crank housing

[@bobtucker8071]

If it don't fit right it doesn't go on mine. I would try and cut that rubber or grind it to fit, if possible.

[@santosknives6278]

Amazon review: "DO NOT BUY THIS if your expecting to get a "string puller assembly" like its pictures on the box. Now that it's 2015, Barnett changed the "vertical brass pulleys" to a new design which has "horizontal brass pulleys", so now it will torque the draw strings at a 90 degree angle and it's very hard to crank it the last 6 inches and it's really, really hard to get the strings back off the spool. The horizontal pulleys will bind and cut your string. I will add a picture what it looks like now. (It's like a serpatine belt on your pickup motor, and it rides on 6 pulleys and you turn 2 pulleys sideways. How long will it be before you cut the belt). If you can still get a 2014 model, that will work great. But, the new 2015 model change that's not shown on the box cover or instructions will NOT work correctly on the Barnett Recruit or Barnett Raptor. F.Y.I."

[@NeverNeverSafari]

Fernando Soltero I'm not sure what you are referring to but I bought this one in 2016 off off of Amazon. All I typed in the search box was Barnett crank cocking system, and I bought it in 2016. The system I bought was used for the ghost 400 and other Barnett Crossbows.

[@yias06]

very good video bro.

[@manoloramirez6456]

Good video amigo

[@richardkukowski5732]

Very informative video. Just picked this up off of a co-worker for 50 bucks. He used it once, didn't like it. The book specifically states Not to use this device to un cock the bow. This is really why I wanted this thing. When you pull back on the spring loaded catch , does the handle want to fly off or can you still hold onto it?

[@MrEye4get]

Just watched your video (twice) before installing a Crank Cocking Device on a Whitetail Hunter STR. All I can say is damn! Damn awkward. The crank handle will only attach to the right side. Although there are threads on the left spool the screw will not attach. When stowed, the hook touches my face when trying ro sight in. Fortunately, when installed you can still hand cock the bow. The handles is almost always in the way when firing. Once cocked you have to fiddle with the handle to move it out of the way. Four years later and they haven't fixed this device!!??

[@DasLamm68]

Did You ever have the problem with the broken string, what many owners of the Raptor FX complained about?

[@NeverNeverSafari]

Ive broken the bow string 2 times, but both times it was because of a loose nock

[@DasLamm68]

And did that happen with 3rd party bolts or with the original carbon bolts that are in the package? I am asking because I fired several shots with the original easton bolts and nothing happened.

[@NeverNeverSafari]

it was some that I bought when I was sighting in, they were grouping so tight that the arrows hit the nock and moved them. I didn't notice it until after I fired it. I just put some glue on the nock and it hasn't happened again.

[@matthewduggan1378]

I can't use a cooking rope cause my right arm is crippled

[@natteice2111]

When I crank there is no click and the crank doesn't stop so it will reverse if there's tension. What I do

[@natteice2111]

Thanks I got it figured out

[@santosknives6278]

I'm sorry I deleted my other comment where I explained this Amazon review I will writte it again. Nice video and very nice crossbow! I'm considering buying one of these my self but due to an injury in the shoulder I wouldnt be able to use it without the crank so I was curious if you have had any of problems with it like what that amazon review says because in your video I didn't noticed any of that. Now I see there is no such problem right? I was looking to the both recruits the compound and the recurve they have the same stock so I guess they will work fine too. The other thing I wrote was that in that same review there is an image that shows how to hook it to the groove on the stock I hope it helps to solve your problem Thanks for answering (: www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RVDIPJK61EKUU/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_btm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00DT5A0M6#wasThisHelpful

[@Carcajoo121]

I tried that cocking mechanism and found it way too hard to crank …I sent it back

[@charlieb9112]

Flip it back u almost had it . I have the same bow and same cocking device ... Flip the bottom facing the limbs and lock the bar in the grove tighten down

[@richardsenecal1883]

You don't show how to remove the crank plug in the stock

[@edmv06]

This can be usted on the whitetail pro str?

[@TiffyB1983]

I wonder of this would fit a c7

[@NeverNeverSafari]

im not sure

[@ShootingwithAngel]

How do you change the string?

[@steveneddy9492]

That rubber piece goes under scope on back. Take that screw out and screw it there

[@mikemower1939]

Can this crank be installed on the Barnett Recruit Recurve ?

[@NeverNeverSafari]

im sure it could as long as there's a spot made for it in the stock.

[@joaxe12]

Yes! It works GREAT, BTW.

[@tony2ply686]

Is there a trick to getting the crank covers off I have Headhunters Reverse it's the same stock having hard time getting covers off

[@NeverNeverSafari]

sorry for the late reply, I justed used a pocket knife and a flat head screw driver, it popped right out

[@brockjones4678]

My crank keeps trying to pull the right side up first what is my problem?

[@NeverNeverSafari]

Brock Jones sounds like the string alignment on the crank is off a little. You need make sure that where the string goes in the crank assembly that they're both in the same spot. If they're in the same spot make sure that one strings not shorter than the other.

[@dorseywsg]

I paid $100.00? You could have put it on the tail and draw to tight?

[@exquisitememorabiliasports3377]

Dude it sits on cheek rest

[@jessicaknight9312]

If u miss a deer he damn sure ain't setting around waiting for u to do all of that lol

[@tarzansbigknife7217]

Unless you have some kind of disability..IE.. shoulder or back problems..you don't need a crank devise. They are slow to reload and noisy. Any normal adult male or female too ..should not have a problem using a rope cocker for any cam style crossbow. The only exception would be the Excalibur recurve style crossbow Matrix series 355..380 405...these crossbows are a bitch to cock unless you have above normal strength.

[@HuntsyCleadman]

Could it be that the cables coming off your spool should be below your anchor (not above). Check out 4:18 in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nMo3xoe5Knaas

[@johnspitzer7479]

got one for my crossbow, worst investment ever!!!

[@Debacle83]

Going to only get one shot. A deer will here u from a mile reloading

[@Debacle83]

Click click click click

[@gravedigger735]

You can just send me that cocking device

[@kennyd2134]

Over thinking the whole process, espevially where to put the accudraw sled, couldnt stand this video, shut it off 3/4 of the way through, all that decocking stuff scared the hell out of me