There are a lot of things that people can do outdoors. One popular choice is to go hunting. When it comes to hunting a person can either hunt with a gun or with a bow. There are different kinds of bows to use when hunting. One kind is a crossbow. A crossbow is on a stock and is held more like a rifle or shotgun. The actual bow part is horizontal versus the vertical longbow. A crossbow is more accurate over longer distances. It also allows the user to use heavier arrows, so they can take down larger targets.
However, one drawback that many people have said keeps them from using a crossbow is cocking it. It can be difficult to pull the bow back into a full cock. The heavy draw is what gives the bow its power. But, the heavy draw is too much for many people. It also doesn't lead to quick refires. There are tools that can be used to make this easier. A crossbow cocking device is something that can be added to the crossbow to make pulling it into full draw quicker and easier.
A crossbow cocker can either be attached to the butt of the crossbow, if it is the winch or lever kind, or it can be a rope that attaches to the string and is used to pull the sting back into full draw. A crossbow cocking device that attaches to the bow itself is generally a winch or lever type. That is that it has something that attaches to the bow string, like a rope. Then it has a handle that can be turned. The handle works like a gear, ratcheting to pull the bow string back. This kind of crossbow cocker has a ratcheting gear in the handle. This is so the winch inside will only go one way under pressure. Otherwise the user's hand could slip and it would stop drawing the bow.
For a hunter that doesn't want the extra weight on their bow there is a different kind. It is basically a rope. It has a tool to attach the crossbow cocker device to the bow string and handles to pull it back. Then the user puts the bow point down, inserts their foot into the stirrup and pulls the string back into full draw and locks it for the next shot.
A crossbow cocker is important to any crossbow hunter. Trying to pull the string back can exhaust the hunter, leading to shorter hunting trips. Using a crossbow cocking device can make the hunting easier and more enjoyable for the hunter.
