What exploded? Can't make sense of what you wrote.

 

The crossbow limbs on the right side!

 

Let us know the outcome with warranty service, and please post pics of it so we can pay attention to ours.

 

Waiting on a reply from killer instinct on the warranty , also it was not a dry fire it was hanging on a rack in the stand in front of us . No one touched it moved or did anything it was about 34 degrees out and it just exploded . I never even scratched , dropped , bumped or damaged it it was most definitely a faulty bow !

 

Lots of crossbows manufactured overseas are having limb failures in regards
to splintering or breaking. Some crossbows limbs are manufactured by the
same company but sold under different names, depending what company
wishes to purchase them.
They are either using poor quality material, a poor mixture or not curing the
limbs properly.
Many parts of these crossbows are interchangeable.

If the importer is fortunate to have replacement parts, one can obtain them, but
until the manufacture makes the necessary improvements, one is going to receive
the same faulty replacements.

Being some of these imported crossbows are so cheap to purchase here, the
importer is not stocking parts.

Thank fully no one got injured.
Take care.

 

Lots of crossbows manufactured overseas are having limb failures in regards
to splintering or breaking. Some crossbows limbs are manufactured by the
same company but sold under different names, depending what company
wishes to purchase them.
They are either using poor quality material, a poor mixture or not curing the
limbs properly.
Many parts of these crossbows are interchangeable.

If the importer is fortunate to have replacement parts, one can obtain them, but
until the manufacture makes the necessary improvements, one is going to receive
the same faulty replacements.

Being some of these imported crossbows are so cheap to purchase here, the
importer is not stocking parts.

Thank fully no one got injured.
Take care.

Glad to be here on the good
Part of things I purchased a new 430 expedition crossbow it seems to be a lot better quality bow and better than that I get to live another day to hunt !

 

🙄

 

Man, that was a tough read.
My take is either a dry-fire, or there was a damaged cable and it let go while sitting.
Would be interesting to see pics of the bow.
Not uncommon that people still have first posts like this before disappearing into the abyss.

 

Man, that was a tough read.
My take is either a dry-fire, or there was a damaged cable and it let go while sitting.
Would be interesting to see pics of the bow.
Not uncommon that people still have first posts like this before disappearing into the abyss.

It was a bit of a tough read, but I can follow what was said -

"I was hunting in my stand with a friend with it pulled back sitting in front of him with the safety on"

An English teacher may cringe, but I get the just of what he shared. What I don't get is your take on what happened? How does that translate into a damage cable or he dry-fired it?

How many posts does a person need to make on this forum to be taken for their word? Just curious?

 

 

My ripper 415 blew up twice 4 years ago. Too many others have to be ignored. After the second time I got a different xbow. They seem to have corrected it with the Ripper 425.....which is what I would ask for as a replacement.

 

When limbs fail, you’ll generally hear the cracking and then see them fold back.
it blowing up like that sounds like a failed cable for whatever reason.

 

No cracking,, no warnings , just sitting silent then boom it exploded

 

Pretty sad on various forums that when a new member comes on and has very few posts
asking for help, they get downed. Members like seeing pictures to show what has happened
but newer members may not realize this at the start.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.

 

I posted a picture on the discussion below ! Thanks for that this is my first time on any forums ! Thanks for allowing me to share .

 

Like I said,4 years ago when this xbow came out there was an epidemic of limbs melting down with this model and pages of talk about it here on CBN. Have also seen posts from members saying they have never had a problem. Fast and accurate,loud,bit of a kick on the shot. Probably needs at least 450 gn arrow. I was shooting 400 gn and limbs did not hold up. Have not seen any knocks on the 425 model. KI warranty is outstanding.

 

Alright flamers y’all can stop. He didn’t come in here being rude so you guys don’t have a right to be rude and condescending to him.
He’s engaging in the conversation and providing pictures and willing to provide other details that have been demanded and he hasn’t even replied in a rude manner to those being rude.
I try to live by the golden rule, do onto others as they have done to me. If someone comes in swinging I’ll step right up and swing back, if someone comes in and they get swung on, then I try to talk some sense into y’all, we are all adults several times over. Most of y’all 50-60 plus. I don’t like to swing at my elders or be rude to them but come on guys straighten up.

 

Alright flamers y’all can stop. He didn’t come in here being rude so you guys don’t have a right to be rude and condescending to him.
He’s engaging in the conversation and providing pictures and willing to provide other details that have been demanded and he hasn’t even replied in a rude manner to those being rude.
I try to live by the golden rule, do onto others as they have done to me. If someone comes in swinging I’ll step right up and swing back, if someone comes in and they get swung on, then I try to talk some sense into y’all, we are all adults several times over. Most of y’all 50-60 plus. I don’t like to swing at my elders or be rude to them but come on guys straighten up.

Pitiful isn't it everybody knows Killer instinct had a limb problem so why would his story be hard to believe

 

Were you shooting the stock KI arrows that came with it?

 

Based on my read it was sitting static and not being shot

 

On the 415 , I think there were several contributing factors. Too stiff a string, very aggressive cams and the rail had flex to it. The 425 is designed completely different. With the ki limbs, 450 gn arrows would be a wise choice.

 

I have experience with the Killer Instinct Burner 415 model. That experience is horror... my luck was that it broke before the statutory return time to the seller expired. It didn't explode, I think it should have "exploded" ... Complete garbage that I will never buy again. Good bye cheap models from KI ,..maybe sometime X1/ XP OF respecting the memory it is a in innovation and good compound crossbow.,.

 

Sorry to hear but if you have a favorite baseball team or football team and they have a bad year you give up on them or do you root for them next year too well I upgraded from the killer Instinct lethal weapon to the burner 415 and I've had no problems with it including with the new silent dead crank which is way better and I go out three to four times a week I've had no limb problems with the burner 415 I'm glad I didn't give up on my team and customer service is the greatest always have taken care of any issues beyond warranty thank you Dawn

 

No problems here with swat408, xp or x1.

That sucks it happened to you but KI will take care if you.

With some of the guys here, lighten up on the OP. Hard read, whatever.

When I started posting here i was accused of being "John carlson" or "john connolly." I couldn't believe some of the twits accusing me of being someone else . Sometimes, this place can be a tough crowd with a select set of individuals.

The majority is friendly and helpful.

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Actually it’s Joe C. Our own Burky was once accused of being Joe so you’re in good company.


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I too had two sets of KI 415 limbs crack. Loud pop while fine tuning broadheads one day. Warrantied front end and replaced. Second time sitting in the stand just at the end of shooting light, loud pop, looked for cause. Found another split KI limb. Nothing but the pressure of a cocked xbow. They didn’t really want to send another new front end. They did and xbow is gone. Warranty at KI is tops for me. Not a 415 fan anymore.

 

Were would go to buy replacement limbs for a ripper 415 if say someone finds a one laying on the ground obviously the warranty would hold up in that case

 

Killer Instinct

 

Darn well it's a good thing I have till next season

 

My 9th shot on a brand new front end with 456 grain arrows. Snap,crackle,pop while I was aiming it.
KI replaced the entire outfit with a brand new one within 5 work days.
I had it sold locally but reconsidered because warranty always follows the original owner.
Now up to 21 shots on it...🤞
I love the bow but it needs to earn my trust back. It's a great backup bow in the meantime.

 

I bought a Barnett predator three years ago as used. I was doing a 100 yards shot, and the string broke! I just knew it destroyed my Xbow. No damage at all. New string, back in business. Not too keen on these new brands, don't sound very reliable. Maybe they will stand behind they're word. Good luck to all.

 

No matter how good any manufacturer’s warranty is come hunting season the service will most likely disappoint you. For any crossbow that has questionable reliability I would suggest having a backup or spare parts. In the majority of cases manufactures will not sell spare parts unless they are needed for a repair and must be delivered to an approved repair shop. In those cases a spare crossbow will save your hunt season!! That’s reality for a lot of crossbows.

Excalibur sells limbs but don’t know about other parts.

Bill

 

I had the same thing happen the right side limb exploded under tension I called killer instinct great customer service they shipped me a new one I installed it per instructions sitting in my stand last weekend had bow cocked and ready to fire at a deer and the right side limb exploded for a 2nd time it's been difficult to get a hold of customer service this time both times it exploded around never moved string was still in the cocked position!

 

I think they ought to give you a full refund. Replace it with one not as dangerous

 

From what I can see, there will never be a killer instinct in my hands. I like me better than that.

 

Mine done the same thing I think there a peace of JUNK and there customer service sucks as well I was put on hold for over a hr and I finally got tired and hung up and when I finally got ahold of someone they said they couldn't sell me the limbs or wouldn't replace them

 

Glad ta have ya with us Dewayne thanks for sharing!

✌ DF

 

You're all making me regret getting the K.I. burner 415 now...I've had it for @ 3 months,& it's been sitting in the case lubed and waxed.Is there a way to make sure it won't explode before going to sight it in?

 

Shoot an arrow with a total weight over 450 grains, make sure to keep everything lubed up, make sure you load the arrow correctly every time and that it is fully seated, familiarize yourself with how to cock and operate the bow correctly and go shoot! Welcome to CBN!