Does anyone know of where I can pick up a crossbow with cranking mechanism for a reasonable price, please? I tried using my brothers 165lb and couldn't even pull it. :-( I've looked online and most crossbows are $300+ and the handcrank is another $120+...

I'd really like a crossbow rifle with 120-150lb pull but do need the crank...

Thanks!

-- Deb M. (vmcclell@columbus.rr.com), January 07, 2000

Answers

deb, they were talking about crossbows on, Primitive skills- group@uqac.uquebec.ca also dr. hood on, www.survival.com

hope this helps, tso

-- "tso" drb hays (bestrong@cmc.net), January 07, 2000.

I believe Cabella's has cross bows.

Of course, if you really don't want to spend much, you can always make one...

-- Mad Monk (madmonk@hawaiian.net), January 07, 2000.

Damark.com had them. I dunno about the weight requirements.

-- Mary (CAgdma@home_w/myspam.com), January 08, 2000.

Try Ebay for the bow. The crank? Don't know.

-- Satanta (EventHoriz@n.com), January 09, 2000.

Thanks gang for the advice! I'll sure check up on those leads...

I know that Horton and Bennett crossbows offer separate handcranks (anywhere from $120 - $150), but was wondering if any other brands offered it too... Oh well, at least it gives me another reason to shop! :-)

-- Deb M. (vmcclell@columbus.rr.com), January 09, 2000.