Post by: TommyH on November 21, 2011, 06:47:42 PM
Post by: Jason on November 21, 2011, 06:50:59 PM
Or you can buy a Timney Trigger for $117 which is adjustable.
Post by: runamuk on November 21, 2011, 07:02:12 PM
Post by: huntnphool on November 21, 2011, 07:07:03 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 21, 2011, 07:58:47 PM
Do it!!!
Post by: TommyH on November 21, 2011, 08:10:04 PM
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?$$ :dunno:
Post by: doyourtime89 on November 21, 2011, 08:59:19 PM
Post by: TommyH on November 21, 2011, 09:12:09 PM
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!!:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: i love you :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: still crackin up! glad to hear you love it i guess i will check into that, covington? im in stevens county
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on November 21, 2011, 09:23:58 PM
Post by: Jason on November 21, 2011, 09:24:58 PM
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
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 21, 2011, 09:28:45 PM
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
Post by: Doug6XC on November 21, 2011, 10:46:04 PM
Have done a bunch of Timneys in Rugers, pretty easy to install. Just go slow when fitting the safety engagement tab.
Post by: TommyH on November 21, 2011, 10:51:47 PM
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
Post by: TommyH on November 21, 2011, 11:03:49 PM
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
Post by: Miles on November 21, 2011, 11:26:13 PM
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.
Post by: addicted on November 22, 2011, 01:24:36 AM
Aftermarket triggers are the way to go if your looking for something real nice.
see siggy
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on November 22, 2011, 07:50:20 AM
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.
:yeah: Especially at the price they want for guns these days. People turn their noses up at Savage rifles, but they shoot great right out of the box. Good triggers, and barrels as accurate as you can ask for!
Post by: high country on November 22, 2011, 07:53:23 AM
Post by: quadrafire on November 22, 2011, 07:57:57 AM
I have a tang safety '06 and put a Timney in it this fall. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but it took a fair amount of stock work to get it to fit. I don't think that is the case for the MKII but I may be wrong.
Post by: runamuk on November 22, 2011, 08:17:59 AM
Not positive someone bought it for me was under a hundred I believe, I did help put it in and it was really quite simple.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?$$ :dunno:
Post by: kingmountain on November 22, 2011, 08:10:02 PM
RU-MK II
Replacement trigger for current bolt action centerfire rifles. Aftermarket trigger of choice for Ruger's. Kit fits new "Hawkeye" Models with LC6 Trigger. * Right or Left Hand Application * as well as the NEW Ruger SCOUT! Comes complete with instructions, hardware pack, and wrench for easy user installation. Operational Range: 14oz-2.5lbs
$94.95
Post by: KillBilly on November 22, 2011, 08:23:01 PM
Post by: jamesjett on November 22, 2011, 10:00:08 PM
the spring on the trigger. It cut the pull by half I would say...I have not put a trigger pull gauge on it to
verify but it made a huge difference. Try this link http://erniethegunsmith.com/ He sells his springs on
ebay also. It was $10.80 shipped to my home. It took about 10-15 mins to change. He advertises that
changing the spring will cut the pull by 1.5 - 2 lbs, but it feels like it was more than that. No creep, the
trigger feels the same just a lot lighter, improved my accuracy quite a bit too.
Post by: Stickerbush on November 22, 2011, 10:16:47 PM
Post by: TommyH on November 23, 2011, 09:00:40 AM
Post by: Jason on November 23, 2011, 09:33:01 AM
thanks all for the info! :tup: does anyone know of a place to have trigger weight measured around spokne? :dunno: i love my trigger in the winchester, im not sure if it is factory/stock since i got it slightly used But if i can get the ruger to pull like the winchester that would be awesome! i always no when it is going to fire and was quite comfortable with the light trigger pull on it. Any one know what factory # pull the winchester M-70 shadow(?) has on them? thats what i would be aiming for, i guess i need to get it measured cause it feels so light that im thinking someone had done some work to it but not 100% sure.Go to wholesale sports and buy a trigger scale, there not to much money for the spring scales.
Post by: high country on November 23, 2011, 12:17:59 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 23, 2011, 01:26:32 PM
Weight is not near the importance of a clean break. You can have a creepy 2lb or a glass smooth 4lb.....which would you want.
I'll agree!.. A trigger that breaks like broken glass is much better than a rough light trigger. There is a point where 'heavy' is too heavy though. That said, people not used to shooting light triggers should not set/get one on a hunting rifle. I have a 22 that breaks at 11oz, my competition pistols break 1 1/2 pounds and 3 1/2 pounds. So, my hunting rifles are right around there, but I'm used to that. I don't recommend that for casual shooter/hunters. My carry guns are more than 3 pounds and 'touched up'. Most people think they are very light. Crisp with no take-up/pre-travel/over-travel is key. -no matter what weight the pull is.
-Steve
Post by: gadwall on November 23, 2011, 10:26:38 PM
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.
I have 2 of them and don't understand why they make a great rifle with a junk trigger. :twocents:
Post by: high country on November 24, 2011, 07:11:32 AM
Post by: Jason on November 24, 2011, 07:29:29 AM
Weight is not near the importance of a clean break. You can have a creepy 2lb or a glass smooth 4lb.....which would you want.:yeah: well said, My second go around with this trigger found me buying a used trigger off of Gunbroker, Instead of removing any material from it I just polished the trigger and used my original sear that I had already modified to the specs
I had, Now it's a crisp glass smooth 47oz pull and without the creep that the stock setup has.
Post by: high country on November 24, 2011, 09:08:04 AM