Wildcat III Manual Includes the Following: Safety Guidelines Assembly Guides Trouble Shooting General Information Warranty Information Care and Maintenance
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the quality Barnett crossbow. Please follow all safety, assembly and trouble shooting instructions contained in the manual. It is extremely important to read and follow the instructions before attempting to use your crossbow. Serious injuries to yourself or others, damage to your crossbow or poor performance from your crossbow could result from failure to thoroughly read and understand these instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS Feet per Second Power Stroke Draw Weight Physical Weight Width Length String Length Number of Strands String Stock No. Wildcat III 235 9.5 150 lbs. 4.75 25 31 25 5/8” 32 16024 PARTS LIST Before beginning to assemble your crossbow, take a moment to organize these parts and ensure you have everything you need.
Prod/Limb w/nock ends Front Sight Screws Front Sight Bracket Stock Rear Blade Sight including Screw and Elevation Wheel 6. Tube of Lubewax 7. Foot Stirrup and Mounting Screws 8. Spring Clip 9. Nose Blot 10. Disk Pressure Pad 11. Hex Wrench 12. String 13. Stringing Cable 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Safety Guidelines For: Wildcat III The Wildcat III is equipped with an automatic safety, which engages every time the crossbow is cocked. The safety must be released before each shot. This, as with any other mechanical device does not guarantee total safety, as no safety device is a substitute for common sense and safe handling. NEVER pull the trigger on a crossbow when the safety is in the “safe” position or anywhere between “safe” and “fire”.
ASSEMBLY Wildcat III Installing Prod 1. Insert spring clip into the prod housing be sure tabs are facing down against bottom of housing. 2. Angle prod forward (as shown), insert into prod housing. 3. Line centering arrow up in the inspection hole. Twist prod so that it seats flat against the back face of the housing and remains seated on the spring clip. 4. Place pressure pad in front of the limb. 5. Tighten nose bolt until prod is firmly seated. IMPORTANT Do not over tighten the nose bolt.
6. Pull trigger while holding string, letting string down. Use caution, as the string will have much tension on it. At this point the stringer will have no tension on it. 7. Making sure each loop of the bowstring is firmly seated on the nock ends, pull the cable stringer loop off each end. Use caution it may be necessary to partially cock crossbow to remove stringer. When properly strung the string should be at right angles to the stock. 8. Re-inspect bowstring loops for proper seating on nock ends.
CROSSBOW OPERATION Loading the Crossbow Prior to every shooting session it is recommended that a complete check of the prod, string, bolts, nuts screws and foot stirrup be made. Before cocking your crossbow make sure your foot stirrup has been attached in accordance with the assembly instructions. Cocking your crossbow with an incorrectly attached foot stirrup may cause bodily injury. Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the center string serving and the flight track area from the string to the trigger area.
2. The crossbow will now fire when the trigger is pulled. The safety MUST be disengaged prior to every shot. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE FLIGHT TRACK WHILE SHOOTING. INCORRECT CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT This will prevent your hands from being struck by the string as it travels forward. The velocity of the string hitting your fingers will cause severe injury.
well in advance of the hunting season with the type of arrows you will be using to achieve consistent groupings. Consider the following when selecting arrows; heavy, stiff spined arrows with fletching hold more energy for humane harvesting at reasonable ranges (15-35 yards). Lighter arrows are much faster however hold less energy. 1. If the string has been changed was it a Barnett string? 2. Are the arrows straight and fletches (vanes) in good condition? 3.
Helpful Information • Use 16” 2216 arrows with offset, straight or helical fletches and moon nock. • Recommended broadheads – Any three blade low profile broadhead with a cutting diameter no more than 1 ½”. • Mechanical broadheads that simulate the flight of a field point may be used where legal. • When using broadheads, the blades must be aligned with arrow fletching. This can be done by placing a rubber o-ring between the broadhead and the arrow front insert.
• Your prod can be left strung indefinitely although we do not recommend that the bow be left in the cocked position for periods longer than four hours. With reasonable care of your equipment and diligent practice, your Crossbow will remain an accurate, highly efficient hunting weapon. WARRANTY INFORMATION The stock, trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a limited lifetime warranty. Our liability extends to parts, labor and return transportation to the consumer.
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