Sniper-Blend Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hey all Well iv got a little problem with an air rifle that was given to me, Its a HW95 that i use quite regulary but every now and again the rifle wont lock in place when i cock it and then i have to keep re-cocking it to it will eventually lock. Another problem i have is that when it dos lock in place it wont fire, its like it gets jammed so i try to cock it again to engage the safety catch again and when i disengage it it fires. I have stripped down the rifle when these problems first started to arrise and i think it is the trigger unit/assembly. With the trigger unit/assembly on its own i have simulated it being cocked and then i pull the trigger to fire it and sometimes it fires and sometimes it wont so im pretty sure that this is the problem and that maybe i need a new trigger unit/assembly but im not sure and thats why i thought i would ask you guys. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated and any links you might have to were i can buy another trigger unit/assembly if i need one as i dont really want to go to my local airgun shop as they are really axpensive :thumbs: i just hope that i dont need a new unit/assembly Thanks all in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Doesnt sound good. I think for your safety you should surrender using it, and have it repaired by a propper gunsmith before anyone gets hurt, or you hurt yourself taking it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Highly possible that you have got something wrong with the trigger sear. I have just picked up a 95 from an associate who brought it second hand, his problem is that it goes off when you take the safety catch off.....V DANGEROUS... Its currently with one of the lads who is sorting it out for me. Your local Ish to me, Check out BOLTONAIRGUNSOCIETY.CO.UK thats the club that I am in, more than welcome to come down for a look and our resident "Gun Doctor" could sort it out for you for a nominal fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 what power is the rifle running at? as have had a similar problem on a rifle i used to own and that was due to it being over powered, gave it to my local gun smith next day had it back better than it had ever been :thumbs: ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Iv been taking rifles apart for years, repairing them, tuning them and so forth and i dont really want this problem with the trigger to get the better of me lol. I have put the rifle down for the time being as safety is above all else but i need the necesary info to repair it or replace it. Iv never had a problem before repairing a rifle but i must say that this is the first time iv come accross a problem like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 what power is the rifle running at? as have had a similar problem on a rifle i used to own and that was due to it being over powered, gave it to my local gun smith next day had it back better than it had ever been :thumbs: ROB Its a 22. but its got me wondering now with you putting that about yours being over powered as the person who gave me this rifle said he did over power it, but he is normally just saying things like that to make himself look good lol but i am defo going to look into that just encase he did, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 THe one that I handed over was pulling 14.8............................its going for a tune down.... Have you checked the trigger settings, when I was trying to sort out the trigger I noticed that if it was too light it would not engage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I think worst case scenario would be that it needs another rigger unit which shouldnt be much problem as they are all standard units :thumbs: just curiouse and dont mean to teach grandma to suck egs but have you tried adjusting the tigger?sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 THe one that I handed over was pulling 14.8............................its going for a tune down.... Have you checked the trigger settings, when I was trying to sort out the trigger I noticed that if it was too light it would not engage. No not checked the trigger settings as iv never had a problem with a trigger before now and i usually just leave it to how the manufacturer has set it. But i suppose that its even possible that who i got it off has played about with that also so i will look into that, thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I think worst case scenario would be that it needs another rigger unit which shouldnt be much problem as they are all standard units :thumbs: just curiouse and dont mean to teach grandma to suck egs but have you tried adjusting the tigger?sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees ROB Hehe lol i never even thought about that till the other one mentioned it, as i normally leave the trigger adjustment to the manufactured setting but i suppose who i got it off could of also messed around with that so will defo look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 easy to adjust the trigger on the HWs its the big brass screw just in front of the trigger just a flat head screwdriver would do the job :thumbs: ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Depending on the model there might also be a small grub screw. THe one that I have got hold of has a big brass screw behind the trigger, but doesnt have the grub screw in the front... Looks like there might be a few variations out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 what power is the rifle running at? as have had a similar problem on a rifle i used to own and that was due to it being over powered, gave it to my local gun smith next day had it back better than it had ever been :thumbs: ROB Its a 22. but its got me wondering now with you putting that about yours being over powered as the person who gave me this rifle said he did over power it, but he is normally just saying things like that to make himself look good lol but i am defo going to look into that just encase he did, thanks If the main spring is too long, it wont be able to latch onto the trigger mechanism properly, and even so if it does latch there could be further problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Think il buy a new spring for it tomorrow and see how it goes as i dont really trust this person who i got it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bindi Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Try adjusting the trigger down to a slightly heavier pull first, it could save you some money. bindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfirst Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Take it to a gunsmith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Well i got it sorted, a few components in the trigger unit are worn so getting them replaced as we speak plus while i was at my local air rifle shop i bought the BSA Lightning XL and i must say that so far i am really impressed with it cant wait to go hunting now and try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Was just about to post on here to say, check out the spring inside the trigger....... Thats what was wrong with the one that I have got........All now sorted and ready to rock and roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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