RHINO SPORT MAG Manual Includes the Following: Safety Guidelines Assembly Guides Trouble Shooting General Information Warranty Information Care and Maintenance finest crossbow in the world. Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the 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. If any part of this manual is unclear to you contact the service department at 800-237-4507. After assembly of your crossbow, please keep manual for future reference. As with any other high performance equipment, meticulous care and a regular maintenance schedule must be maintained. Manual Contents Specifications Parts Check List Parts List all Components Parts Picture Safety Guidelines Assembly Crossbow Operation Trouble Shooting Care and Maintenance Warranty Notes Warranty Registration 3 3 4 4 5 6-7 8-10 11-12 13 14 15 16 2 SPECIFICATIONS Feet per Second Power Stroke Draw Weight Physical Weight Width Length String Length Number of Strands String Stock No. Rhino Sport Mag 320 13" 150 lbs. 7.68 lbs. 29.5" 38.5" 37.5" 22 16030 **Arrow speeds are derived by using Competitor's arrows. PARTS LIST Quantity 1 2 2 2 1 1 Each 1 1 Before beginning to assemble your crossbow, take a moment to organize these parts and ensure you have everything you need. Part Name Front Sight Bracket (Not included when bow ships in Package) Brass Sight Pins w/nut, washer and barrel (Not included when bow ships in Package) Front Sight Bracket Screws and Nuts (Not included when bow ships in Package) Front Sight Screw Washers (Not included when bow ships in Package) Rear Peep Sight w/Set screw (Not included when bow ships in Package) Hex Keys 5/32 3/16 Lubewax Cable Slide If you are missing any of the above parts, contact the Barnett Sales Department at 1-800-237-4507. 3 BREAKDOWN OF CROSSBOW PARTS 1. Rear Stock 2. Scope Mount 3. Flight Track 4. String 5. Limbs 6. Foot Stirrup 7. Front Sight, 2 Sight Pins, screws, nuts, & washers 8. Limb Bezel, Limb Bezel Washer, Screw 9. Cables 10. Wheels 11. Fore Grip 12. Cable Slide (Not Shown. Inside flight track.) 9 7 4 3 11 2 1 Photo shown with optional accessories. 6 8 5 10 4 The Rhino Sport Mag 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. 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. If the safety will not release, this happens when the trigger is pulled before the safety switch is released. To correct this, push the trigger pull forward, then release the safety catch. The following rules should be followed at all times: · 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 (shoot without an arrow). Dry firing will void the warranty and could result in damage to the limbs, string and cables, possibly causing 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 20" Carbon arrows with moon nocks. Arrows of improper stiffness or mass weight may damage the limbs, string, or cables, 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. · Always keep you fingers below the flight track when firing your crossbow. The velocity of the string striking your fingers as the string travels forward could cause severe personal injury. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING A CROSSBOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Safety Guidelines 5 Attaching Prod Housing to Stock 1. Pull cable slide block to the front of stock so that it extends over the edge. See figure 1 2. Place cables under front edge Fig. 1 of cable slide block, with string on top of the flight track, push cables and slide block into the flight track slot. 3. Push bow limb assembly gently Fig. 2 forward until it seats securely. See figure 2 4. Turn bow over and engage prod, locking hooks over locking pin on the side of the flight track. 5. While locking hooks are engaged over locking pin, push forward on Fig. 3 the foot stirrup until it locks over the latch unlock switch. See figure 3 6. The latch unlock switch will click into place over the foot stirrup crossbar and prevent the foot stirrup from unlatching. This procedure should require some strength to ensure the prod housing locks onto the flight track firmly. If it feels loose or too easy to latch STOP and call the service department immediately. 800-237-4507 Double check to see that, a) the cables are properly seated in the cable slide block, b) the prod housing is securely seated on flight track and, c) the foot stirrup is securely locked down by the latch unlock switch. To detach prod housing from stock, reverse this procedure. It will be necessary to pull down the latch unlock switch before disengaging the foot stirrup and unlatching prod locking hooks. Fig. 5 ASSEMBLY Mounting the Front Sight The Rhino Crossbow is equipped with a front sight bracket with a two-pin fiber optic set-up. 6 1. Align the holes of the front sight bracket with the tapped holes on the prod housing and attach firmly using the screws and washers given in the hardware kit. 2. Insert the first sight pin through the bracket with the slotted screw flush inside Fig. 6 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. Figure 6 Fig. 7 Mounting the Rear Peep Sight Slide onto the attached dovetail with the bell portion facing towards you and tighten. See Figure 7 Fig 7 Installing an Optional Scope The recommended crossbow scope is a Barnett 4 x 32mm five reticle scope. 1. Remove the peep sight from the scope rail. 2. Move the scope forward or backward until a position for proper eye relief is found. 3. Tighten the scope mounting rings with caution. Important: Be sure to tighten windage, elevation caps and scope mount rings before shooting crossbow. Adjustable Foregrip To adjust the fore grip, simply loosen the screw on the bottom of the foregrip and slide fore grip to a comfortable position for you then tighten the screw. 7 Crossbow Operation Cocking your Crossbow Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the flight track before cocking. Fig. 9. 1. Place the cocking stirrup (foot claw) on the ground with one foot in the stirrup and the stock end resting against your thigh. See Figure 9 2. Place both hands on the string no more than ½" on each side of the crossbow body. With even pressure on each side, pull the string back until it locks into the trigger mechanism with an audible "click". 3. 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. 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. Apply Barnett Lubewax to the string serving and track surface. Loading your Crossbow 1.) Place the arrow forward under the front sight bracket and lay the arrow on the flight surface. When using arrows with moon nocks, be sure that the odd colored fletch is placed in the flight grove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string. 2.) 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. Note: If arrows with moon nocks are used, be sure that the odd colored fletch is placed in the flight grove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string. 8 Firing your Crossbow To fire the arrow from your crossbow, the safety must be released. The safety release button is located on the rear side of the trigger shroud. 1. Point the crossbow in a safe direction and slide the button forward. 2. Turn the safety switch 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 FLIGHT TRACK WHILE SHOOTING. See photos following for correct positioning. CORRECT INCORRECT 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. Unloading your Crossbow By far, the safest and only recommended way to un-cock a loaded crossbow is to fire it into a target or into the ground away from debris, loose rocks or other people. Sighting-In the Crossbow Using the rear peep sight and front sight pins: 1.) Place the first sight pin near the top of the front sight bracket. 9 2.) Shooting at a target from 10 yards, aim for the bulls eye. If the first shot is above the bullseye, move the pin up (or down if the shot is below the bulls eye). 3.) 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 the other pin, starting near the bottom of the sight bracket. It is recommended that the bottom pin be sighted in to the 35 to 40 yard range. Arrow Retainer When loaded, the arrow should lie "flat" in the flight grove. 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 grove. At this point, the arrow should be lying directly parallel with the flight grove. We recommend the use of Barnett arrows manufactured specifically for your Barnett crossbow. Arrow Selection and Proper Flight Due 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 20" Carbon arrows are correctly "spined". DRY FIRING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. · · · Use 20" Carbon Arrows with straight, offset or helical fletches with Moon Nock. Recommended fixed blade broadheads can be any threeblade 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. · 10 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Because of the power of the Revolution crossbow 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 International, Inc. does not recommend their use under any circumstance. Possible injury could result from shaft breakage, ect., we accept no responsibility or liability arising from the use of wooded shaft arrows. TROUBLESHOOTING Arrow Flight Possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows. These differ greatly and have totally different fight 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 at reasonable ranges (1 ...