Trigger latch problem??!!??

Jason D · Post by **Jason D** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:30 pm

I have probably put 150 shot through my bulldog 400 I just was target practicing and when I pulled the string back in the latch clicked it released and the anti-dry fire caught it this happened about four times throughout my practicing the trigger Assembly is oiled and I'm not sure what is causing this any help please

Jason D · Post by **Jason D** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:57 pm

Is it hard or recommended to take the trigger assembly out and clean maybe? Even though it cant be that dirty... Is it hard to do? Just kinda weird it all of a sudden wont hold the string back all the time

colouredchameleon · Post by **colouredchameleon** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:18 pm

I 'd say it would be more prudent you give Excalibur Customer Service a call with this problem you are experiencing.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:03 pm

colouredchameleon wrote:I 'd say it would be more prudent you give Excalibur Customer Service a call with this problem you are experiencing.

Absolutely. I would go as far as saying, do not shoot or cock your bow until you talk to them.

Jason D · Post by **Jason D** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:19 pm

Will do fellas, really sucks because im going on a good hunt thursday and this crap happens. Very scary to say the least, very disappointing also... Bulldog 400 has been excellent until this, kinda scared to trust it now.

robertyb · Post by **robertyb** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:47 pm

Is the latch catching the string and holding it till you get the cocking rope off or not holding it at all and when you let pressure off the cocking rope it is catching on the ADF?
If the last make certain you are cocking with the safety in the off position. The latch will not catch the string if it is on safety. Also make certain the rope is in its cocking groove cause often the latch will not catch if it is out of the groove.

Been there, done that.

Jason D · Post by **Jason D** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:11 pm

Ive shot the bow alot and there is no problem with me cocking it, the saftey is in the OFF position and the cocking rope is in the groove under the saftey. The latch catches the string and when you ease the pressure off the cocking rope it goes off and hits the anti dry fire. I almost have all the pressure off the cocking rope and booom!

newbie · Post by **newbie** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:43 pm

Why mess with it, just contact Excalibur.

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:34 pm

Since joining this forum 10 ago this is the first of this kind of trigger unit failure problem that I have heard of.

If you have a safe place away from children and are able to cock it can you cock it overnight and come back and inform us what you found in the morning.

I agree with the others suggesting contact with Excalibur.

Jason D · Post by **Jason D** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:37 pm

I dont want to mess with it at all but when you have a hunt 2 days away you kinda want your only crossbow working, no way they can fix it in that short time. Im going to bring it to the bow shop where i bought it at and see what they say. But i WILL contact Excalibur tomm.

Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:36 am

Sounds like an unusual issue. When the trigger is not latched how does the trigger feel? Does the trigger return on its own or does it drag? How long has it been doing this? Does it do it all the time? Could be as simple as debris in the trigger linkage. Give us a call to discuss.

800-463-1817

Peter

Gwens Dilemma · Post by **Gwens Dilemma** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:57 am

Normous wrote:Since joining this forum 10 ago this is the first of this kind of trigger unit failure problem that I have heard of.

If you have a safe place away from children and are able to cock it can you cock it overnight and come back and inform us what you found in the morning.

I agree with the others suggesting contact with Excalibur.

My Exomag did this a few years back and I could see a small blue or green piece of plastic? floating around. Excalibur repaired it no charge and even paid return postage

Dave

Fazan · Post by **Fazan** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:22 am

Try pushing trigger gently forward before cocking.
Either way I would send to be serviced ASAP. I wouldn't want to have it latch and then release later when I have my bolt in or any other circumstance when it can cause damage.

Jason D · Post by **Jason D** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:15 pm

Thanks guys for all the advice I spoke with Mr. Peter and he instructed me on what to do I tore the bow completely down pulled the trigger assembly out and gave it a thorough cleaning reassembled everything and so far I have shot around 25 shots with no troubles thanks guys Excalibar's customer service is second to none!!!

robertyb · Post by **robertyb** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 4:31 pm

What did he tell you to do in case we have this problem in the future?

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