Hunting Rifle Triggers

[Hams42]

Could be as simple as checking the relief between the stock & the safety. I had to take some material out of my safety to make it fit. Here's a video of how to do it:

My 77 is set at 1.5 as well. I'm upping that to 2-2.5. Super easy to adjust the trigger!

Thanks for this. I will give it a go. I will say, the timmney is much better than the stock ruger trigger. I tested it at Scheels when I worked there and it was 9 lbs stock...

 

[EKYHunter]

I’ve got a Mcarbo spring in a XBolt and it’s at 1.5 pounds and it’s great. I’ve also got a Trigger Tech Primary in a Model 700 and it’s great as well. If buying a complete assembly, I’d go Trigger Tech. TT is set at 1.5 as well.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Thanks for this. I will give it a go. I will say, the timmney is much better than the stock ruger trigger. I tested it at Scheels when I worked there and it was 9 lbs stock...

You bet! Just be careful. A little too much filing and you get to replace more parts.

Slowly & painstakingly. Just like courting, or stalking.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I’ve got a Mcarbo spring in a XBolt and it’s at 1.5 pounds and it’s great. I’ve also got a Trigger Tech Primary in a Model 700 and it’s great as well. If buying a complete assembly, I’d go Trigger Tech.

Trigger spring or firing pin spring?

I did two of the MCARBO kits over the weekend on some pistols. Improved the feel & made them very crisp. Dropped the M&P down from about 8 pounds to 5 and from 6 to 4.5 on the Sig.

 

[EKYHunter]

Trigger spring or firing pin spring?

I did two of the MCARBO kits over the weekend on some pistols. Improved the feel & made them very crisp. Dropped the M&P down from about 8 pounds to 5 and from 6 to 4.5 on the Sig.

Trigger Sear Spring. Definitely worth the money. And they go lower than the 2.5.

Browning X-Bolt Trigger Spring Kit

Reduce your Browning X-Bolt trigger pull from 4.5 lbs to 2.5 lbs with this drop-in spring kit. Improve accuracy and performance—no gunsmith required.

www.mcarbo.com

 

[cgasner1]

You bet! Just be careful. A little too much filing and you get to replace more parts.

Slowly & painstakingly. Just like courting, or stalking.

That’s my guess his smith didn’t do the fine tuning on it.

 

[Drake4]

Jewel makes a great trigger but maybe not the best for hunting conditions. I’ve had 2 Timneys (700 clone) that I did not like. I like a very light trigger under 2lbs. I have a Riflebasix on my 7-08 that’s excellent, but this is my favorite on a hunting rifle..
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This x100.

I have 2 Triggertech Diamonds. They are unmatched for a hunting rifle in my opinion. Mine are set super light.
I had a Jewell on a custom rifle as well. Kurt is 100% correct. They are pretty great 99.9% of the time, but I had one gum up on a mountain goat hunt that almost cost me a once in a lifetime billy. And I am pretty anal about the care and upkeep of my rifles...