How to Pull Back a Horton Crossbow Legend 2 Without It Being a Struggle

One of the more difficult aspects of a crossbow is pulling back on the string to cock the bow. This is due to the tremendous forces at work on the string and the absence of a mechanical advantage system for the draw. The Horton Legend series of crossbows are no exception to this. Horton produces a crank to help ease the issue of cocking these crossbows, the EZC1. The EZC1 uses a reel and pulleys (mechanical advantage) to draw back the string in order to cock the weapon. You can install the EZC1 as a tool for drawing and cocking your Horton Legend 2 crossbow.

Things You'll Need

  • Crossbow crank (Horton EZC1)
  • Phillips screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Loosen the grip clamp on the EZC1 by turning the retaining screw located at the base of the crank, where the mounting threads are found.

    • 2

      Slide the crank over the butt end of the crossbow stock. Make sure the crank is on the right hand side of the butt. Push the crank up until it will go no farther. Make sure the crank thread sleeves are aligned to the stock's thread holes.

    • 3

      Screw the retaining bolts into the stock and crank to secure the two together. Push the lock mechanism on the crank (the silver tab on the outer end of the crank) up until you hear it click.

    • 4

      Place the crank hooks over the Legend bowstring and turn the crank reel clockwise, drawing the bowstring to the cocking point with ease. Let the crank lock the string in position, then push the lock tab down to release the hooks, setting and cocking the crossbow.