If one looks at the design of the riser of that crossbow, Barnett designed several
other series the same. It has two large holes which create a very weak riser. These
will start to crack on the inside working outwards.
I re-enforced the holes with a plate at the top and bottom to rest on the ledge. Between
the plates and on the top and bottom, I filled those areas with JB Weld.
I never put my foot in the stirrup section of the riser as all my crossbows are mounted
in a high quality rifle jig. The butt stocks have been modified to accept the plug in
crank cocking device that the Carbon Express and rebranded Rocky Mountain cross
bows use. Barnett crank cocking device is a very poor quality. Some fit too low in the
stock creating unnecessary downward pressure on the bowstring when crank cocking
the crossbow.
Some of Barnett crossbows require a sled due to a wider area near the front of the trigger
box. Using hooks, these may jam up. Others require hooks facing up, otherwise the hooks
will climb on top of the rail.
Wishing you all the best.
Take care.