I got my rifle back!!!

[wisconsinteacher]

Well I had a local gun smith work on the Ruger M77 22-250. He measured the trigger before he started and it was at 6.5lbs. When he finished, he brought it down to 3lbs and remove a mile of travel. It still has a little travel in it but it is a lot better than what it was. I hope it helps with my groups and I can get 1" groups. Just dry firing it, I can really tell a difference. I am thinking about having him measure my 30-06 to see were it is at then taking it down to 4-5lbs for deer hunting. He charged me $40 for the work.

 

[DrMike]

The joy of shooting a rifle with a decent trigger will reward you more than you ever paid your smith. Post some pictures of your groups when you make it to the range.

 

[Gm weatherby man]

Let us know the amount of improvement in your groups when you get a chance to send a few down range.Always enjoy progress on a rifle, even if it's not mine. :grin:

 

[Greg Nolan]

The trigger is the first thing I check on a gun that's new to me. If I can't adjust it or replace it myself I take it in to get it done. It's the quickest and most effective way to make yourself more accurate. You know that people can get used to things and compensate and that's OK on a trigger if you shoot only one gun, often, all your life and you know exactly when it's going to fire. Otherwise, a trigger job is the answer, in my opinion.
Greg

 

[SJB358]

The joy of shooting a rifle with a decent trigger will reward you more than you ever paid your smith. Post some pictures of your groups when you make it to the range.

Man, I couldn't agree more. A good trigger is really a thing of beauty. One that snaps when it should and isn't overly heavy really is a huge accuracy enhancer. Can't wait to hear how it shoots for ya. Scotty

 

[HeathSexton]

Glad it worked out. I would have my 30/06 taken down to 3lbs also, having them all around the same weight works best for me. My three 30/06's all break between 3lbs and 3.5lbs.

 

[jmad_81]

A crappy trigger makes every the most beautifull guns less attractive. Having a good one should help your groups, and overall feel of the rifle.

Congrats

 

[Anonymous]

Since the trigger is one of the two interfaces between the rifle and shooter, a good one makes all the difference in the world.

I'm surprised by the number of rifles I mess with that have expensive custom fiberglass stocks and "euroglass" scopes but still have a third rate trigger... a really good trigger can cover a lot of wrongs with a rifle.

 

[FOTIS]

Sweet deal... :mrgreen:

 

[GF1]

The Ruger MkII trigger is easy to work down, if you're careful and understand how. I've done a couple, and they can safely be brought down to about 3#. However, there is no provision for overtravel adjustment.

I also really like the Timney trigger for these rifles, especially if you want a trigger below about 2.5#. These can go down to about 1# safely, also have an over travel adjustment. Some fitting required, but not complicated and instructions are clear and easy.