Cocking a Crossbow by hand?

Question

I don't have a rope aid to help with this.  Are there any techniques that could help the string align evenly? 
The draw weight is 150lb so I don't feel it is absolutely necessary to have an aid as long as I can get it properly centred. 

 Please do not tell me to get a cocking aid. I am just looking for methods to help me do it by hand properly, or perhaps suggest some home-made device. 

 Thanks!

xbowlover · Accepted Answer

There is no real technique in centering the string on a crossbow by hand. The only thing that is recommended is to use a rope cocking aid or crank, if you are not able to afford either or it is possible to build your own by taking a strong rope and adding two hooks onto it. I have posted a link below were you can find a rope and crank cocking device for your crossbow, check them out.

dumdum · Answer

While not the answer you are looking for, here is the problem with not using a rope aid .

It will be almost impossible to center the string consistently in the same place, and by not doing so, the impact point of the arrow will change each time it is shot, and inconsistency will be the norm.

So you are right.It needs to be properly centered and there just isn't any way you can do it consistently without a rope aid.

pajasonc · Answer

A cocking rope is only 20 dollars why would you want to avoid them when they are very simple to use and cheap to buy.  You won't get the consistency out of pulling it back without some help.

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