How to improve the trigger pull on a Ruger 77/22

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I recently got a Ruger 77/22. The trigger pull is way to heavy for my liking.

I would like to hear from anybody who has found a cure for this and be willing share their experience.

I tried the search function on this site with no luck.

I tried a Google search and found mention of aftermarket triggers/springs available in the US, that might be possible to install without the service of a gunsmith.

Does anybody know of a Canadian source for these aftermarket parts, or experience in installing them?

Any advice would be most welcome.

Regards
 
The M-Carbo trigger spring and shims is likely the easiest option to source in Canada, I've ordered direct from them in the past but I think they may have a Canadian distributor now.

Ruger 77/22 | 77/17 | 77/357 | 77/44 Trigger Adjustment Spring Kit M-Carbo, according to M-Carbo it will cut the trigger pull in half down to just under 2 pounds and the kit comes with spacers for the bolt as well.

Just checked their website and it lists Wolverine, Bullseye, Hical, Calgary Shooting Center and a couple more that are not on CGN as dealers in Canada.
 
Wolf springs or Mcarbo.
Mcarbo easier to find in Canada.
Bullseye North has them in stock for approx $20

Wolverine shippng charges are crazy, HiCal never has any stock of common parts..
 
What I found made a difference was an aftermarket sear. Jard and Timney both make them for the 77/22 and other rifles based on the same action.

https://jardinc.com/ruger-m77

https://timneytriggers.com/trigger-upgrade-replacement-kit-for-the-ruger-77-22/

I believe Jard will ship to Canada and Timney is available through Brownells.

Volquartsen discontinued their replacement sear for the 77/22. I have one in my 77/44 and it made a huge difference. You might find one on the used market.
 
Arietta said:
What I found made a difference was an aftermarket sear. Jard and Timney both make them for the 77/22 and other rifles based on the same action.

https://jardinc.com/ruger-m77

https://timneytriggers.com/trigger-upgrade-replacement-kit-for-the-ruger-77-22/

I believe Jard will ship to Canada and Timney is available through Brownells.

Volquartsen discontinued their replacement sear for the 77/22. I have one in my 77/44 and it made a huge difference. You might find one on the used market.
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The Timney looks like solid options for sure, I was only aware of the discontinued Volquartsen sear.
 
FatCatsDad said:
Wolf springs or Mcarbo.
Mcarbo easier to find in Canada.
Bullseye North has them in stock for approx $20

Wolverine shippng charges are crazy, HiCal never has any stock of common parts..
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Looks like Bullseye does have 10 Mcarbo kits in stock but the price is $33.99 before tax and shipping. A bit pricey for a small spring and some shims but not too bad considering they are $20 US ($27Cdn) down south.

https://www.bullseyenorth.com/shop/...rigger-adjustment-spring-kit-20002255444-4589
 
It's an easy trigger to alter without buying anything... reduce the amount of sear engagement, polish those services and lighten the trigger spring... did lots of them... usually charged $35 - $40. Today if I was working I would charge $65.

If you screw up the alteration be prepared to buy new parts and start over...
 
guntech said:
It's an easy trigger to alter without buying anything... reduce the amount of sear engagement, polish those services and lighten the trigger spring... did lots of them... usually charged $35 - $40. Today if I was working I would charge $65.

If you screw up the alteration be prepared to buy new parts and start over...
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I don't think my gunsmithing skills include maintaining the proper angle for the sear while trying to alter the sear engagement.

What is the proper method to lighten the trigger spring?

Many thanks to all who have replied.
 
guntech said:
It's an easy trigger to alter without buying anything... reduce the amount of sear engagement, polish those services and lighten the trigger spring... did lots of them... usually charged $35 - $40. Today if I was working I would charge $65.

If you screw up the alteration be prepared to buy new parts and start over...
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Did you used to just shorten the existing spring to lighten them up Dennis?
 
I cut about 1/2 a coil off and bent the end back closed like it was... it's a try and see alteration. I did not alter the sear angles... only reduced the engagement...sometimes I replaced the spring for a very light trigger...best one I did was crisp just over a pound.
 
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guntech said:
I cut about 1/2 a coil off and bent the end back closed like it was... it's a try and see alteration. I did not alter the seat angles... only reduced the engagement...sometimes I replaced the spring for a very light trigger...best one I did was crisp just over a pound.
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Thanks for the advice.

Cutting off 1/2 a coil seems pretty straight forward, but I'm not sure just how to reduce the sear engagement. My gunsmith skills are rudimentary, at best.

Regards
 
Nipping off a bit of spring as Guntech suggests and polishing or lightly stoning any roughness you notice and then lubricating with some dry lube or a bit of lithium grease should make a big difference.
 
By a funny coincidence, I just performed this operation a few weeks ago.

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Mine is still a little heavy because I didn't touch the spring. Creep is much reduced, and not as gritty feeling. The trigger disassembles quite easily. There's a point of no-return, so it's a cut and try operation.
 

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9.3mauser said:
By a funny coincidence, I just performed this operation a few weeks ago.

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Mine is still a little heavy because I didn't touch the spring. Creep is much reduced, and not as gritty feeling. The trigger disassembles quite easily. There's a point of no-return, so it's a cut and try operation.
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This works out very well with a spring change, I went from 4+ pounds down to 2.5# and that is just right for me.
It is easy to do if you take it slow.
 
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