RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
I've shot one, don't own one.
First to cock it you must crank the string holder (or whatever it's called ) down to the string. Once contact is made you lock a clip over the string and crank it back to a cocked position. This clip you locked on the string also holds it and fires it and it's all made into one piece on the chain drive. So no way to ever draw it by hand. Once cranked back and cocked there is nothing else to do or to remove off the string. The cocking mechanism is built into the stock/rail. You can insert the crank handle into either side.
The scope is pretty low quality from what I've heard. It's sighted and dead on. Shoots so fast that at 20-25 yds the shot and impact are one noise. It's not as loud as I expected for the FPS it's going. Little movement and shoots well.
A lot of blow up stories going around. The guy's one I shot has 100's of shots through it and no problems. So do others.
15-40 yds with about 2" or less drop overall. So 1 pin for deer hunting.
Would I buy one? Yep sure would. Is it overkill? Probably. Weighs a lot but handles and feels good to me. Looks well made and I'm sure the 2008 one will have some improvements. That's my first hand limited look at it if it helps.