Trigger Pull

Ridge Runner · Post by **Ridge Runner** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:01 pm

I have a small problem with my trigger pull on my phoenix. It seem a lot stiffer than 3 lbs.I have a tendency to pull my shot alot because of the stiff trigger. What about lubrication for the trigger . Is WD-40 o.k. Any information on this would be great. Chow for now...

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:09 pm

When I get any new crossbow (or gun) I've learned to soak the trigger with WD-40 & blow it out with compressed air a couple of times to get any grease - dirt -dust out of the works. I then lube it with a good oil such as Rem-Oil. Sometimes it makes a great improvement, sometimes it doesn't help much, but it's cheap & easy.

shurite44 · Post by **shurite44** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:07 pm

My maxpoint manual says to use WD-40 to lubricate the trigger. It is the same trigger as the excal.

wildwindom · Post by **wildwindom** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:38 pm

Mines been nice from the get go huh.

trky chsr · Post by **trky chsr** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:45 pm

The trigger on my new Exocet is crap. I checked it with a good trigger scale and it's about 6 1/2 lbs. I contacted Excal and they said they will fix it right up for me. So after the season I'll take a trip to KW and drop it off. TC

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:17 pm

Are the excal triggers adjustable?

Tar Heel · Post by **Tar Heel** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:09 pm

I have been seeing the E-Z trigger assist on tv lately and can't see any reason it won't work on a crossbow.

http://www.ezpulltriggerassist.com/

Tar Heel

ch312 · Post by **ch312** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:31 am

Tar Heel wrote:I have been seeing the E-Z trigger assist on tv lately and can't see any reason it won't work on a crossbow.

http://www.ezpulltriggerassist.com/

Tar Heel

$40US + taxes and shipping for that little piece of metal u gotta be kidding me. probly lookin at 60 bucks canadian for that thing.

its been a long time since ive looked at my exomax trigger assembly but if its anything like a guns trigger you can easily lower the weight with a file, shims and a stone.

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:50 am

These won't fit a factory stock w/o altering the bottom of trigger guard from approximately .360" to under .250", I just called them.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:03 am

I'm guessing the triggers aren't adjustable then..

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:19 am

I prefer something with a little more pulling pressure. I can see an accidental discharge with a pull that light.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:23 pm

Have you tried getting your finger stronger? I have one of those gel squares from Nike . . .suppose to be a hand strengthener. It has a grove in it for your fingers . . .I just put my trigger finger in the grove and exercise that specific finger once a week. Noticed a big difference in control in a month or so. My wife thought I had lost my mind. However, if you think about it, the trigger finger really doesn't get a good workout!

At least, that's what I told my wife. I thought the trigger on my .270 was too heavy . . .I don't think that anymore.

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:00 pm

Well, that company sure has good customer service!! I ordered a couple of them to tinker w/ may put one on a perfectly good triggered Phoenix for 3-D shooting, and have a rifle to play w/ also. The gentleman that took my order [phone only] mis-wrote my credit card # and since we had talked about Excals and he knew of this site, he joined, found me, and then sent a pm to inform me of the problem!! that's service, eh?? I used to compete w/ muzzle loaders until I dinged my rt shoulder up and miss thos double set triggers for offhand target only shooting.

Cougar · Post by **Cougar** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:14 pm

I just bought a new phoenix 3 days ago. The trigger was not as smooth as my old exocet. I use one shot on my handguns, so I used some on the trigger assembly. It made an immediate improvement, it is a cleaner and when it dries it becomes a lubricant that won't pick up dirt.

Tar Heel · Post by **Tar Heel** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:33 pm

awshucks wrote:Well, that company sure has good customer service!! I ordered a couple of them to tinker w/ may put one on a perfectly good triggered Phoenix for 3-D shooting, and have a rifle to play w/ also. The gentleman that took my order [phone only] mis-wrote my credit card # and since we had talked about Excals and he knew of this site, he joined, found me, and then sent a pm to inform me of the problem!! that's service, eh?? I used to compete w/ muzzle loaders until I dinged my rt shoulder up and miss thos double set triggers for offhand target only shooting.

Awshucks, keep us posted on the E-Z Pull
Thanks Tar Heel Martinfaw on hunting .net