Make sure the side of the metal pad with the dimple is facing front so that the lock down bolt screws into it. Put the rubber pads on both sides of the bow and put the metal pad in the front between the lock down bolt and the pad. super easy to put together, just stick the bow in the slot up to the alignment markings. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: New Sold by: akamai-source This was a great purchase and I would recommend a Cobra pistol crossbow in a heartbeat! I would also recommend purchasing more bolts! You WILL lose bolts quickly. The sight, like many others I've seen on lower priced crossbows isn't very good and it will require some effort to sight in correctly. Cocking is easy and doesn't require much strength. I set up mine in less than 10 minutes without a lot of effort. This particular package came with and extra string and 24 extra aluminum bolts. IT'S NOT A TOY! It's surprisingly powerful at 25ft! This particular crossbow has a metal body and composite handle/grip and cocking handle. This was a great purchase and I would recommend a Cobra pistol crossbow in a heartbeat! There are several different pistol bows on the market, but Cobra makes some top quality equipment.

There are several different pistol bows on the market, but Cobra makes some top quality equipment.

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