Beeman Crow Magnum IV - questions

[Ladobe]

Looking at picking one up in 20 caliber.    Overkill I know for the intended pigeon control, but I have just wanted one since way before Beeman got out of them.   Add that since retirement and the divorce  I have only bought top end firearms.   IOW, I'm having a hard time considering a $200 set up even though that would probably be good enough for my current needs.

But I am concerned about the cocking effort of the Crow Magnum.   Seen people refer to it as being 60 pounds.   Until a few years ago that would not have bothered me, but with continually declining health the last four years I have lost a lot of muscle.     Is it really 60 pounds?

My need will amount to no more than a few shots a day at the most.   But it's a lot of money to spend if I can't get it cocked at all.

Also, I have a new Weaver V16 I plan to use on it if I buy it as they are suppose to be able to stand up to even the heavy recoil air rifles.   Anyone know from personal experiance if that is true?   

Anyway, having never owned anything above a Gamo break barrrel springer, would appreciate any and all comments about this rifle - the pros and cons - and today if possible as I can't keep the seller waiting.

Thanks.

[dave]

Yes, it really is 60 pounds. If you are planning to use it you'd better be in decent shape or you'll never get it cocked. As for shooting it,  if you do manage to cock it those gas rams kick real hard and unless you get in a lot of practice time it'll be hard to get any accuracy from it. For what one of those CMs cost, even used, you could get a high end springer such as a TX200. Much easier to handle, more accurate too, cost should be under $700 depending on which model.

To check out some other options, here is one of the better places to look-
http://straightshooters.com/

[Ladobe]

Thanks for the input Dave.   I bought the CM, if for no other reason than I had wanted one back when Beeman still distributed them.   It'll do what I need done, and much more.   Found out how to make them easier to cock, so that won't be a problem either.   Shipped today, so I sould have it by the end of week.    Better get some pellets ordered (I know which ones) as I only have .177 and .22 on hand.
L.