Barnett Commando Crossbow Owners Manual

• Barnett Commando Crossbow Owners Manual 2017
• Barnett Commando Crossbow Recurve

Congratulations, you are the proud owner of the finest Production crossbow in the world!Please follow all safety, assembly and trouble shooting instructions contained in this 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. If any part of this manual is unclear to you, contact the Sales Department at 800-237-4507. After assembly of your crossbow, please keep your manual for future reference.For the Quad AVi, Barnett highly recommends using a 22” Carbon or Aluminum arrow with half moon nock weighing at least 450 total grains including a 125-grain practice tip or broadhead. Depending on your state regulations, we recommend using mechanical broadheads, which result in a more consistent flight pattern.Manual ContentsSpecifications3Parts Checklist3Safety Guidelines4Crossbow Breakdown5Parts Picture5Assembly6-8Crossbow Operation8-11Troubleshooting12-13Care and Maintenance14Warranty16Warranty RegistrationBack Cover. Safety GuidelinesBarnett Quad AVi crossbows are 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. The crossbow trigger is only to be pulled when the safety is in “fire” position and NEVER when it is in the “safe” position or anywhere between “safe” and “fire.” Do not attempt to alter or modify the safety or the trigger mechanism. When the trigger is pulled before the safety is released, the safety may not release. To correct this, push the trigger pull forward, then release the safety catch.The following rules should be followed at all times:EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING A CROSSBOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Always keep your fingers below the flight track and out of the path of cables and strings when firing the crossbow.

Never dry-fire the crossbow (shooting without an arrow or too light of an arrow). Dry firing will void the warranty and canresult in damage to the limb assembly and possibly cause personal injury.

Never fire the crossbow until you are sure of your target. Always use an adequate target and backstop when target shooting. Always use suitable crossbow arrows, such as Barnett’s 22” Carbon Arrows with half moon nocks made by BARNETT for the Quad AVi. Arrows of improper stiffness or mass weight may damage the limb and cable assembly, voiding the warranty and possibly cause personal injury. Always inspect the crossbow and arrows before firing. Bent or damaged arrows are not safe to fire and should be discarded or repaired.

Crossbow Breakdown351261. Cheek Piece3. Quiver (Not included if bow only is purchased)6.

Arrows (Not included if bow only is purchased)7. 4 X 32 Scope (Not included if bow only or kit is purchased)8. Scope Mount9. Front Sight Assembly ( Not Shown. Not included if bow package with scope is purchased)12. AVi Limb Retainer, Bezel, and Limb Bolt13.

Foot Stirrup14. Rear Peep Sight ( Not Shown. Not included if bow package with scope is purchased).

Assembly GuideAttaching Prod Housing to Stock. Place the string on top of the flight track while sliding cables in the long U-shaped channel. See Figure 1. Push bow limb assembly gently until it engages with stock.

Secure the bow limb assembly with the 5/16-18 X 2-1/4” socket cap head bolt and lock washer. Tighten with ¼” hex key. SeeFigure 2Fig 1Fig 2Attaching Foot Stirrup Assembly. Align the first hole on the foot stirrup over the first hole on the prod housing. Insert the ¼-20 Button Head Cap Screw through the foot stirrup and prod housing. Attach lock washer and acorn nut.

Insert the second ¼-20 Button Head Cap Screw through the third hole of the foot stirrup and through one of two ½” diameter nylon washer, then through the second hole of the prod housing, through thesecond ½” nylon washer. Attach lock washer and acorn nut. Tighten with 5/32” hex key. See Figure 3.Please note: Front sightis not included when acrossbow package withscope is purchased.Fig 3. Mounting the Front Sight. Align the holes of the front sight bracket with the holes on the prod housing and attach firmly using the screws and washers given in the hardware kit. SeeFigure 4.

Insert the first sight pin through the bracket with the slotted screw flush inside the bracket and tighten down the barrel and washer on the outside of the bracket. Install the second pin in the same manner facing first pin. See Figure 5.Please note: Peep sight is not included when a crossbow package with scope is purchased. Installing an Optional Scope. The recommended crossbow scope is a Barnett 4x32 mm five-reticle scope, which includes 1” rings to fit a 3/8” dovetail mount.

Remove peep sight from the scope rail. Position your scope by moving it forward or backward until the proper eye relief is found.

This is typically three to fourinches from your eye to the eyepiece when you are holding the crossbow in a shooting position. After the scope is installed you may remove the front sight bracket and pins.Important: Be sure to tighten scope mount rings before shooting crossbow.Crossbow OperationCocking Your Crossbow. Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the center string serving, cables and the flight track area from the string to the trigger area. Place the foot stirrup on theground with one foot in the stirrup and the stock resting against your mid section. SeeFigure 7. Place both hands on the string at each side of the crossbow body no more than ½ inch from crossbow body. Using even pressure pull the string back until it locks intothe trigger mechanism with an audible “click”.

Be sure to apply downward pressure against flight track. Slowly release hand pressure on the string until you are sure it is locked securely into the trigger mechanism. The crossbow is now cocked with the safety on.

Make sure that the string is seated at the bottom of the tumbler. The tumbler is the part of the trigger that the string is resting on when cocked.

If it is resting at the top of the tumbler, use both thumbs and gentlypush string down until it is seated at the bottom of the tumbler to ensure proper arrow flight.Note: The serving on the string has had a line on each side of the flight surface marked at the factory. After cocking the crossbow make sure that the marks on the string are showing equally on each side of the trigger mechanism. Unevenly cocked crossbows will have erratic arrow flight.

When restringing your crossbow mark the serving of the string, on each side of the flight track at rest, where the string leaves the flight surface (track) and apply Barnett Lubewax to the string serving and track surface.Arrow RetainerWhen loaded, the arrow should lie “flat” in the flight groove. The arrow retaining spring should not be twisted to the left or right and should exert only enough pressure on the rear of the arrow to hold it in place. It should not lift the front of the arrow off the flight groove. At this point, the arrow should be lying directly parallel with the flight groove. We recommend the use of Barnett arrows manufactured specifically for your Barnett crossbow.Loading your Crossbow.

Place the arrow forward under the front sight bracket and lay the arrow on the flight surface. When using arrows with half moon nocks, be sure that the odd colored fletch is placed in the flight groove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string. Slide the arrow back under the arrow retaining spring and fully into the trigger mechanism.

Note: The arrow retaining spring should only exert enough pressure to hold the arrow in place without lifting it from its position on the flight surface. Firing your CrossbowTo fire the arrow from your crossbow:. Point the crossbow in a safe direction. Slide the safety forward to the off position. The crossbow will now fire when the trigger is pulled. The safety MUST be disengaged in this manner prior to every shot.BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE STOCK FORE END (FLIGHT TRACK) WHILE SHOOTING.

Note photos below.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.Unloading your CrossbowBy far, the easiest way to un-cock a cocked crossbow is to fire an arrow into a target or into the ground away from debris, loose rocks or other people.Sighting-In the CrossbowUsing the rear peep sight and front sight pins:. Place the first sight pin near the top of the front sight bracket. Shooting at a target from 10 yards, aim for the bulls eye.

If the first shot is above the bulls eye, move the pin up (or down if the shot is below the bulls eye). If the first shot is to the left of the bulls eye, screw the pin to the left (or right if the shot is to the right).TIP: Move the pin in the direction of the error, follow the arrow. Continue in this manner until you have three consecutive shots into the bulls eye. Repeat this procedure with theother pin,starting near the bottom of the sight bracket. It is recommended that the bottom pin be sighted in to the 30 to 35 yard range.Arrow Selection and Proper FlightDue to the unique design of your Barnett crossbow, it is imperative that only specified arrows are used. These arrows are correctly weighted to absorb the high energy generated by the compound design.

Lighter arrows simulate a “dryfire” condition and will result in damage to the crossbow VOIDING the warranty. Barnett’s 22” Carbon arrows are correctly “spined”.DRY FIRING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Use Barnett’s 22” Carbon arrows with straight, offset or helical fletches with Half Moon Nock.

Recommended fixed blade broadheads can be any three blade low profile broadhead with a cutting diameter no larger than 1-3/16”. When using fixed blade broadheads, the blades must be aligned with the fletches of the arrow. This can be done by placing a rubber o-ring between the broadhead and the arrow front insert. Mechanical broadheads that simulate the flight of a field point may be used where legal.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERBecause of the power of the Quad AVi and the inconsistent properties of wooden shafts, which have a tendency to warp, vary in spine stiffness, density, moisture absorption, all of which result in inaccuracy. Barnett Outdoors does not recommend their use under any circumstance.

Possible injury could result from shaft breakage, etc., we accept no responsibility or liability arising from the use of wooded shaft arrows.TroubleshootingErratic Arrow Flight-possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows. These differ greatly and have totally different flight characteristics. Generally speaking, target arrows are more accurate than hunting arrows. Because of the surface area of the fixed bladed broadheads used in hunting there is a tendency for the arrow to “plane”. To help overcome this we suggest that practice be made 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 a reasonable ranges (15-35 yards). Lighter arrows are much faster however hold less energy.

If the string has been changed was it a Barnett string?. Are the arrows straight and fletches (vanes) in good condition?. Does the arrow lie flat (true) on the flight groove? Is the arrow retainer to tight or twisted?

(Adjust arrow retainer with a pair of needle nose pliers – USE CAUTION). Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the trigger mechanism?. When cocking your crossbow, are you pulling equally on each side on each side of the string? (Mark your new strings on each side of the flight track as stated earlier) After cocking the crossbow, make sure the marks are showing evenly on each side of the trigger mechanism. When cocking your crossbow make a conscious effort to hold the string on the flight track so as not to lift over the arrowretainer. Are you putting one fletching down in the flight groove?. When using broadheads, line up the blades with the fletches on the arrow (using o-ring).

Have you checked the tiller to see if any adjustments should be made? Tiller is the measurement between the base of the limb and the bowstring. The tiller measurement tells you if both limbs are equally stressed. Your bow is in proper tiller when this measurementis the same for both limbs.

Uneven tiller will cause erratic arrow flight. All crossbows are accuratelytillered at the factory priorto shipping. To adjust thetiller, use an allen wrenchand measuring tape asshown in the illustration.Fig 8See Figure 8.String Fraying.

Are you using Barnett lubewax on the center string serving and flight track every 5-10 shots and on the cables when needed?. Keep the trigger mechanism and flight surface free of obstruction. Check for metal burrs on the flight track and arrow end caps.Limbs Weak or Losing Power.

Has the crossbow been dry fired? (could cause limb to crack).

Inspect the limbs for splits or cracks. Are you using Barnett string (the proper length)?

Care and MaintenanceCare of StringThe owners kit contains a tube of lube wax that should be applied to the center serving and flight track every 5 – 10 shots. Lube wax should also be applied anywhere the cables make contact with the Teflon tape or flight track every 20 – 30 shots.

To extend the life of your cables it is important to apply ARCHERY STRING WAX to all areas of the cables and string every 30 - 50 shots or when white fuzz begins to appear. If the crossbow has been exposed to excessive moisture you may need to apply wax sooner.Care of AVi LimbsAVi is an Anti Vibration Isolation process that encapsulates standard bow limbs. If scratches or minor cuts appear in the limb caused by contact from outside objects, the bow limb is not affected and should not be returned for warranty. Use caution when placing in a bow press or when around sharp objects to avoid damage to the covering itself.

Note: It is normal for AVi limb material to displace around the Limb/Prod Area.PRIOR TO EVERY SHOOTING SESSION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A COMPLETE CHECK OF CABLES, WHEELS, SCREWS AND ARROWS BE MADE. Always store your crossbow in a safe, dry place. Do not expose your crossbow to extreme heat, such as closed, hot vehicles or near heat sources.

Inspect cables and strings for signs of wear. An authorized service center or the factory should replace Cables showing wear immediately. Periodically put a few drops of quality lightweight machine oil in the trigger mechanism.

Periodically lubricate the eccentric wheel axels with lightweight machine oil. Keep the flight track and the string serving waxed, reducing friction. Warranty InformationThe stock, trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a limited one-year warranty. The AVi limbs are not covered for cosmetic wear and tear. Our liability extends to parts and labor.Not covered are: strings, cables, arrows, transportation of product to our Service Center; damage caused by abuse, modification or failure to perform normal maintenance; or any other expense, consequential damages, coincidental damages, or incidental expenses including damage to property or person. There are no other warranties expressed or implied. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.Warranty Registration Card must be mailed within 10 days of purchase to validate the warranty.TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Please call for a return authorization number prior to sending the unit and write the RA# on the outside of the package.

Return the unit to an authorized Service Center or directly to the factory. For a listing of authorized service centers please call the factory at the toll free number listed below.

Attach to the product your name, address, telephone number and a letter describing the problem. Carefully package and return product prepaid.For further inquiries contact the Sales Dept through the toll free number: 1-800-237-4507.How to reach us:Barnett Outdoors, L.L.C., PO Box 934, Odessa, FL, 33556 Phone 813-920-2241 - Fax 813-920-5400E-mail service@barnettcrossbows.com.

This is a Barnett Commando Crossbow with a 150 lbs. This crossbow is like new condition. This type of crossbow is a self- cocking, to cock it you break it open and the string draws back and locks in the shooting position. This is a once in a lifetime find.The brass rails are very shiny, the box is tape on the ends do to it's age. This came from my uncle's estate, it appears that it was never shot nobody knows from the family.It has a adjustable sight with new string and owners manual.

It also has 3 bolts with feather like fletchings. The serial number on the box matches the one on the crossbow.

Barnett Commando Crossbow Owners Manual 2017

My uncle was a collector of these Barnett Commando's. He has two more that were hanging on the wall but no box. I will be selling those also but later. Any questions you may have you can contact me before you bid. To find one of these in a box is very rare. I have seen two others last year go for 700.00 and 800.00. These Barnett Commando's were made in the late 1970's I perfer paypal as payment but will accept certified check but will have to clear my bank before shipping.

Barnett Commando Crossbow Recurve

If you have a 5 or less rating please contact me before bidding. Will ship only to the 48 states.