Ruger American trigger

[Ben Long]

I'm using a Ruger American in 30-06 this year. Overall, I'm impressed with its accuracy, for the money. At 100 yards i could cover three shots with my thumb, using factory loads. I'm not in love with the trigger, however. I haven't weighed it, but it feels a good bit heavier than I'm used to. What's the best way to check the trigger weight? Do I need to send it to a smith to get it closer to three pounds? Any experiences with this?

 

[Sheltowee]

One of these: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101729029?pid=831412

The Ruger American trigger is adjustable at home but, if you aren't comfortable with the process, you should take it to a gunsmith to handle.

 

[Ringbill27]

I have many Ruger American and the triggers are supposed to be adjustable from 3-5lbs. I put one of these

Ruger American Rifle Trigger Spring Kit

Reduce your Ruger American Rifle trigger pull by ~1 lb with this precision spring kit by M*CARBO. Enjoy a smoother, lighter, and more consistent trigger break—compatible with Predator and all Ruger American models.

www.mcarbo.com

In my competition 5.56 ranch and its around 2lbs. And no you don’t need a gunsmith to do it. It’s a 10min job.

And trigger scales are about $25.

 

[Jnasa]

No need for smith just get a trigger scale. Use the link Sheltowee gave or search.

My wife’s Rugar American trigger adjusted pretty easily. For a inexpensive rifle the trigger was crisp and works well. If uncomfortable tough can ask a smith to adjust.

 

[DFS]

I have many Ruger American and the triggers are supposed to be adjustable from 3-5lbs. I put one of these

Ruger American Rifle Trigger Spring Kit

Reduce your Ruger American Rifle trigger pull by ~1 lb with this precision spring kit by M*CARBO. Enjoy a smoother, lighter, and more consistent trigger break—compatible with Predator and all Ruger American models.

www.mcarbo.com

In my competition 5.56 ranch and its around 2lbs. And no you don’t need a gunsmith to do it. It’s a 10min job.

And trigger scales are about $25.

This will fix your problems.

 

[Rack Daniels]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to do on the Ruger mark IV pellet pistol? Lmfao I bought one for my 8 year old and he’s actually pretty good with it but that trigger pull is ridiculously heavy even for me, to be accurate with a little pellet gun. If it were some knockoff I wouldn’t even ask… Sure I can google it, but maybe you guys would have heard of this type of tinkering…

 

[Sheltowee]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to do on the Ruger mark IV pellet pistol? Lmfao I bought one for my 8 year old and he’s actually pretty good with it but that trigger pull is ridiculously heavy even for me, to be accurate with a little pellet gun. If it were some knockoff I wouldn’t even ask… Sure I can google it, but maybe you guys would have heard of this type of tinkering…

You got a Dremel?

 

[Rack Daniels]

Yessir! Grandma bought one for the creative 11 year old

 

[Redmt]

I've lightened up all of mine to 2-1/2#. Remove the spring and take 1 coil off at a time until you get it where you are happy.

 

[Rack Daniels]

Well, shoot. Lol specifically calls out trying to reduce the trigger pull force…