Best crossbow for all round use

[bigpaul]

you may find this way of recocking a crossbow without a rope aid easier and less strain on the back.
instead of straining all your sinews and joints trying to pull the string UPWARDS, instead place the butt on the floor, put your feet either side of the butt, grasp the bowstring and using your body weight push the string DOWNWARDS until you feel it lock, job done and in a much shorter time.
anyway it works for me.(but then I've got the body weight to get the job done).