horton- safety hard to push

[gld]

buddy of mine were shooting his new horton ultra lite cross bow yesterday. the safety was really hard to push forward and made noise. anyone know if he can do something to make safety easier to push forward..

 

[BlackBelt]

Is it hard to push like it may be damaged? Or was it always hard to push? Could be it needs oil or just needs to be broken in if brand new. He could run it by an archery shop or BassPro and compare it to the ones they have and see if its more difficult than theirs. Usually crossbow safeties arent complex mechanisms. He could inspect it really close and make sure nothing is stuck down inside of the switch.

 

[gld]

its brand new.. doesnt look damaged. maybe we will try a little shot of oil.

 

[lazyhubby70]

Call horton. Basspro sent ALL hortons back for this issue a few weeks back.

 

[pressfit]

My horton is the same way. I called the company and iirc was told this is just the way they are made..

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

Mine has always been hard to push.

 

[Ironsmith-Jared]

All Horton's had a recall for the safety mechanism messing up. I would give them a call and tell them you want a new bow.

 

[lazyhubby70]

Pretty sure recall only covers 2012 models. Also, it should only move back and forth if there is a bolt in it. This is part of the anti dry fire mechanism. If bolt is in it and it hangs up or wont switch smoothly call Horton it's not safe. I have heard of 2 firing while forcing the safety into the fire position because it was stuck.

 

[lazyhubby70]

Just found this....www.hortonarchery.com/ADF.aspx

 

[gld]

thx for the info.... i was shooting it again today and when i pushed the safety to fire the crossbow fired.. i called horton and they told me to send it back. i sent it back within 2 hours. pretty scarey...