Ruger M77 Triggers

[TommyH]

Does any one know what the best method to fix my trigger problem? My RugerM77 300wsm  trigger  pull is crazy hard to pull!! Way to much pressure needed, im not sure if they are all like that or what but i just keep pulling and waiting for it to go off, I am not nearly as accurate with this gun as the other winchester but im sure it is the trigger pull and myself not the rifle, I like the gun but need help, what is the best method to lighten up my trigger pull?

[Jason]

Try this shortcut http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,60089.0.html

Or you can buy a Timney Trigger for $117 which is adjustable.

[runamuk]

Rifle basix  also makes a good trigger for ruger i have one in my hawkeye it solved the heavy trigger pull

[huntnphool]

With the Timney, it will make a world of difference.

[6x6in6]

3 out of 4 of my M77's have/had Timney's.
Do it!!!

[TommyH]

Rifle basix  also makes a good trigger for ruger i have one in my hawkeye it solved the heavy trigger pull

do you know what those run?$$

[doyourtime89]

Yes Timney trigger for sure.  I have the same rifle and the trigger pull was really bad.  I had a Timney trigger put in this summer and it is amazing.  I love you.  It made a big difference.  On their website they say it is really easy to put in but I didn't want to take any chances so I had a gun smith put mine in.  On the website it says for your rifle there might have to be a little file work for the saftey.  So I didn't want to mess with anything.  Like $40 buck to have the gun smith put it in.  What area are you in?  Then guy I used is in Covington.  I have even had it back to tighten up the pull a little bit, no charge for that.  I had it set at 2 1/2 at first, it was to light for me.  Now its at 3 1/2....VERY NICE!!

[TommyH]

Yes Timney trigger for sure.  I have the same rifle and the trigger pull was really bad.  I had a Timney trigger put in this summer and it is amazing.  I love you.  It made a big difference.  On their website they say it is really easy to put in but I didn't want to take any chances so I had a gun smith put mine in.  On the website it says for your rifle there might have to be a little file work for the saftey.  So I didn't want to mess with anything.  Like $40 buck to have the gun smith put it in.  What area are you in?  Then guy I used is in Covington.  I have even had it back to tighten up the pull a little bit, no charge for that.  I had it set at 2 1/2 at first, it was to light for me.  Now its at 3 1/2....VERY NICE!!

i love you still crackin up! glad to hear you love it i guess i will check into that, covington? im in stevens county

[Heredoggydoggy]

I don't know if the Rugers have changed since my 1st generation .270 Model 77 but it had a terrible trigger pull too.  As I recall, the trigger adjustments were secured by a set of tiny locknuts--so small that I had to make a set of wrenches to make adjustments.  Once adjusted, it had a good pull, and accuracy (mine) improved.  Sold the gun years ago to put the money into materials for my house.

[Jason]

I don't know if the Rugers have changed since my 1st generation .270 Model 77 but it had a terrible trigger pull too.  As I recall, the trigger adjustments were secured by a set of tiny locknuts--so small that I had to make a set of wrenches to make adjustments.  Once adjusted, it had a good pull, and accuracy (mine) improved.  Sold the gun years ago to put the money into materials for my house.

No adjusting screws on the newer models

[JackOfAllTrades]

Ruger 77, or Ruger 77 MKII?

Be specific.  The older 77 was available with the varminters trigger.  (I have a 77 that was originally a 300wm that has the varminter trigger installed.  Easily as nice as a Timney. (and yes, I have Timney in other rifles)).

So, pull your barreled action out of the stock and see if there are any adjustments on the trigger before you do anything. (knowing if it is an early or late model 77 would help here...)..  That said,  Much to be learned here:

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/ruger77trigger.html

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/rugervt.html

If you have the MKII... Call Trapper Gun  at 586-776-7581.  I have installed thier assortment of trigger springs and with a tad bit of polish on the sear have brought a factory trigger down to a sweet crisp trigger of less than 3pounds.

-Steve

[Doug6XC]

+1 for the springs and polish.

 Have done a bunch of Timneys in Rugers, pretty easy to install. Just go slow when fitting the safety engagement tab.

[TommyH]

Ruger 77, or Ruger 77 MKII?

Be specific.  The older 77 was available with the varminters trigger.  (I have a 77 that was originally a 300wm that has the varminter trigger installed.  Easily as nice as a Timney. (and yes, I have Timney in other rifles)).

So, pull your barreled action out of the stock and see if there are any adjustments on the trigger before you do anything. (knowing if it is an early or late model 77 would help here...)..  That said,  Much to be learned here:
mine is the MKII
http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/ruger77trigger.html

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/rugervt.html

If you have the MKII... Call Trapper Gun  at 586-776-7581.  I have installed thier assortment of trigger springs and with a tad bit of polish on the sear have brought a factory trigger down to a sweet crisp trigger of less than 3pounds.

-Steve

[TommyH]

Ruger 77, or Ruger 77 MKII?

Be specific.  The older 77 was available with the varminters trigger.  (I have a 77 that was originally a 300wm that has the varminter trigger installed.  Easily as nice as a Timney. (and yes, I have Timney in other rifles)).

So, pull your barreled action out of the stock and see if there are any adjustments on the trigger before you do anything. (knowing if it is an early or late model 77 would help here...)..  That said,  Much to be learned here:

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/ruger77trigger.html

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/rugervt.html

If you have the MKII... Call Trapper Gun  at 586-776-7581.  I have installed thier assortment of trigger springs and with a tad bit of polish on the sear have brought a factory trigger down to a sweet crisp trigger of less than 3pounds.

-Steve

Mine is the MKII

[Miles]

Ruger trigger = *censored*


Buy a gun from a manufacturer that actually puts some effort into making a decent trigger.  As long as people keep buying their crap, they'll keep making it.