N/A (Help) My HW97K won't cock.

[HeyU]

Hi AGN. I have a problem. My 97K just quit on me in middle of shooting. It won't cock. Before I pull it out of it's stock. What may wrong? I was thinking it may be that tapped stud that the front trigger guard screw, screws into. That's all I got. But that does'nt make sense to me because nothing is loose.I don't like tearing into things anymore because it usually does not go as well as I'd like. So having a vision in my head as to what to look for would help. So what is your pre-diagnoses AGN. I appreciate the help.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Did the trigger weight screw back out too far? That can prevent the sear from holding the piston rod

 

[bustachip]

Hi AGN. I have a problem. My 97K just quit on me in middle of shooting. It won't cock. Before I pull it out of it's stock. What may wrong? I was thinking it may be that tapped stud that the front trigger guard screw, screws into. That's all I got. But that does'nt make sense to me because nothing is loose.I don't like tearing into things anymore because it usually does not go as well as I'd like. So having a vision in my head as to what to look for would help. So what is your pre-diagnoses AGN. I appreciate the help.

The only time I had that problem with my 97K the spring was broke, but the trigger can also make them not want to cock.

 

[cjtamu]

What do you mean it won’t cock? It doesn’t latch when you cock it or the underlever won’t cock the gun at all?

 

[crowski]

I just had that happen to my 50. Mycapt65 suggested to resolve the issue by placing a washer between the stock and the compression tube. It worked for me. Good luck. Crow

 

[HeyU]

What do you mean it won’t cock? It doesn’t latch when you cock it or the underlever won’t cock the gun at all?

Hi cj. It won't latch at all. No click no nuthin

 

[.20calguy]

Hi cj. It won't latch at all. No click no nuthin

I doubt it would be the same, but my HW70 has a trigger problem that prevents it from latching occasionally. If it were the same as my HW70 issue, you could pull the trigger again, and hear a small click, then it would latch..

 

[boscoebrea]

I think your trigger adjustment got out of whack, just try to adjust the trigger first,no need to take the rifle apart for that.Google trigger adjustment,see if that works. On my R-9 it was a broken cocking shoe.

 

[SpiralGroove]

Turn the big aluminum trigger screw clockwise two turns.

- If this allows the trigger sear to engage the piston tang (cock), unscrew this screw in small increments. Once the trigger is to your liking, bend the metal flange holding the screw with needle nose pliers or Loctite to hold screw in place.

 

[cjtamu]

Turn the big aluminum trigger screw clockwise two turns.

- If this allows the trigger sear to engage the piston tang (cock), unscrew this screw in small increments. Once the trigger is to your liking, bend the metal flange holding the screw with needle nose pliers or Loctite to hold screw in place.

Yep. Think the guys that have given this advice are spot on. If it works, pay attention to the screwhead orientation and see if it moves as you shoot. Had that issue with my HW35. Rather than bending the tab you can use a little Teflon tape or thread lock to keep it from moving once you have it set.

 

[HeyU]

I've tried the suggestions with the 1st stage screw. That didn't help. I pulled the trigger group out. Adjusted the 2nd stage screw. got it to to cock once then when I try to cock it again it feels like it's just bumping into a stop. Definitely not happy considering it's a freaking $700 rifle. I really don't want to crack it open to get to the piston. Anything else I might do???

 

[beerthief]

Central OH. lot of shooters there maybe one will offer to help ? might be an hour or two drive but better than mailing it .

 

[extradrygin2001]

Did you buy it new? Send it back for warranty repair

 

[luckybuckeye]

I had the won’t latch issue with my hw97 and it was because I put two power washers in it with a vortek 12 foot pound kit. It latches with one washer but not with two.

 

[Sqwirl57]

If its not under warranty, I'm a state over so it shouldn't cost too much to ship. I'll happily take a peak at it for you.

Agree with @luckybuckeye too. I had the same issue but with a TX. To add even a bit more preload to some PG4 kits you do need to trim the metal outer guide down some so it doesn't max out.

 

[JimBentley]

I agree with the broken main spring, happend to my HW77 with the same results. Good news is, you get to tune and lube it correctly