Ruger 77 trigger problem

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Frank44

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Need some help. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif I am working on an old Ruger Model 77 with the tang safety. It has a 6 lb+ trigger pull. The trigger is simple, and fully asjustible. The trigger pull adjustment did not help so I removed the trigger return spring completly, then held the trigger forward while I cocked the action. It still had a 6 lb+ trigger pull, /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I polished the sear parts, and changed the angle so that they were bothe parralel. Still no change. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif I have run out of Ideas. If it can,t be fixed. I will replace it. The Rifle Basix is about 1/2 the price of the Timney, and the 2 lb pull is a little lighter than I would like. I have used the Timneys, but have had no experianc with the Rifle Basix.
Frank
 
Frank,
I have an original M77 with the tang safety and I have given it a trigger job in the past. Mine did not show to be adjustable upon inspection, though. I, too, polished all moving parts and their joints. From memory the spring that controls the poundage of the trigger pull is the short stiff coil spring. I removed about 1 or 2 coils to acheive the 3 1/2 pound pull I was seeking. Worked for me. I will say that it is satisfactory and I am happy with it but it still isn't a Timney. I have no experience with a Rifle Basix but the Timney's are a very fine hunting trigger in my opinion.
 
Any good competent gunsmith can work on Rugers down to 3-3.5# or so, if they cant, find a different smith...

A timney is a good way to go, if you need lighter then 3-3.5#, but not neccesary, IMO. It will cost you about $100 for the trigger and installation by a smith. A good smith should be able to tune your factory trigger to 3# for about $35-50. This is the route I always take, factory triggers worked down, its cheaper that way and the pull is light enough for hunting. I like mine at 2.5# for Rems and Win's, and 3-3.5# for Rugers...

Rifle Basix are very good triggers as well. I"ve read and seen quite a bit of them on other forums and people are perfectly happy with them...
 
Both of the previous posts are correct. Ruger triggers CAN be adjusted, but the end result sometimes is still a little...what would you say...kinda crappy compared to a replacement trigger.

All of my Ruger Target rifles have the 2-stage trigger, and they are more than adequate. But the M77 tang model triggers just won't do what I want them to do. I have a Rifle Basix trigger in my .308, and it is a HUGE improvement over the factory trigger. The factory was lightened up, polished, etc...but it still wasn't as smooth and crisp as I wanted. Do yourself a favor and go ahead and get the RB trigger. Your Ruger will thank you. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Don't give up on the old Ruger yet. They are unlike any
other trigger I've worked with but they ARE three-way
adjustable and can be made into a very nice trigger.
Its been so long ago I can't remember the exact proceedure
but the large headed screw with detents has a major role.
Analyze it, fool with it and I bet you can figure it out.
 
I gave up and decided to order a timney trigger. I put a little grease on the sear, then put everything back togeather. I tried the pull one last time; 14 oz. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif The pull was off the scale dry, that was probibly the only trouble to start with. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I never thought the lube would make that much difference. With the screw all the way down the pull only 2 1/2 lbs which might be a little light for my brother who has never owned a gun with a good trigger. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Frank
 


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