Ruger 10/22 hammer problem

[keyrock]

Hi Folks,
This is the first time I tried this after watching some Youtube videos, and I should have heeded their warnings with more care, when they said less is more, but...
In pursuit of a lighter trigger pull, I've modified the hammer of my Ruger SR22 (10/22) rifle.
Only problem being that I went too far and filed off too much metal off the hammer and now it's sitting at round 1.4 lbs pull weight; Which is still acceptable however if I pull hard on the trigger when the cross bolt safety is engaged, the hammer automatically releases the moment I release the safety.
I've already tried to obtain a replacement hammer from various sources including Ruger themselves however, everyone claims it's a fitted part and the entire trigger unit needs to be sent in for servicing.
And I'm still trying to MacGyver my way out of this problem before I have to spend $200-$400 on a replacement trigger.
Is there any way I can add metal or another material to reshape the hammer at the sear contact point in order to increase the trigger weight just a bit and ensure that the hammer does not drop even when the safety in engaged?
Or does any one know where I can get a replacement hammer for the 10/22?
Your advice and help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

 

[Trinimon]

Yup, been there, done that. There's just too much pay in there between the safety and sear so that it becomes unsafe if you disengage the safety. I tried to peen the end of the sear to make the part that makes contact with the safey a little longer so it doesn't move when the trigger is pulled. Not sure if they're really fitted parts 'cause I bought a stock hammer and sear off someone on the EE for cheap and popped it in and it was back to factory. The second time around I did a better job on the hammer and didn't go too far with the material removing.

I eventually picked up a BX trigger and it is well worth the $$.

 

[keyrock]

Thanks for the info...
I was not sure if the BX trigger was going to be worth the $150 seeing as how a Timney trigger is just under double the price...
Good to know that I have a reasonably priced backup option!

Yup, been there, done that. There's just too much pay in there between the safety and sear so that it becomes unsafe if you disengage the safety. I tried to peen the end of the sear to make the part that makes contact with the safey a little longer so it doesn't move when the trigger is pulled. Not sure if they're really fitted parts 'cause I bought a stock hammer and sear off someone on the EE for cheap and popped it in and it was back to factory. The second time around I did a better job on the hammer and didn't go too far with the material removing.

I eventually picked up a BX trigger and it is well worth the $$.

 

[keyrock]

One thing I am curious about is the what's the creep and overtravel like on the Bx triggers?

Yup, been there, done that. There's just too much pay in there between the safety and sear so that it becomes unsafe if you disengage the safety. I tried to peen the end of the sear to make the part that makes contact with the safey a little longer so it doesn't move when the trigger is pulled. Not sure if they're really fitted parts 'cause I bought a stock hammer and sear off someone on the EE for cheap and popped it in and it was back to factory. The second time around I did a better job on the hammer and didn't go too far with the material removing.

I eventually picked up a BX trigger and it is well worth the $$.

 

[Trinimon]

$150?! BassPro sells them for $99. They were on sale a couple months ago for $79.

You might be pleasantly surprised at how good the BX is. I had to go check mine since it's been a while since i shot her. There isn't much take up. Barely any on my trigger before I'm at the wall then a nice crisp break with not much overtravel if your finger can detect it, you're better than me. And I was really trying to feel that trigger out too when I tried it.

I would really love to try a Timney or other performace 10/22 trigger setup to see how much more better those are compared to the BX for the price.

That said, the only upgrade I'd do with the BX might be a metal trigger.

 

[keyrock]

Thanks for the tip, I just called bass pro and they have them in stock for a bill!

$150?! BassPro sells them for $99. They were on sale a couple months ago for $79.

You might be pleasantly surprised at how good the BX is. I had to go check mine since it's been a while since i shot her. There isn't much take up. Barely any on my trigger before I'm at the wall then a nice crisp break with not much overtravel if your finger can detect it, you're better than me. And I was really trying to feel that trigger out too when I tried it.

I would really love to try a Timney or other performace 10/22 trigger setup to see how much more better those are compared to the BX for the price.

That said, the only upgrade I'd do with the BX might be a metal trigger.

 

[Trinimon]

Thanks for the tip, I just called bass pro and they have them in stock for a bill!

No probs. I can't belive some retailers are asking for $130-$150 for the BX. If you're careful and polish up the correct areas on the BX, you can shave another 1/4lb trigger weight but it's already pretty good out of the box.

 

[vmax204]

I have a BX trigger on one rifle and a Volquartzen on another. There is no comparison but it's up to you on how much you want to spend. The BX is definately worth the money compared to stock but if you decide to get one I suggest you try as many as they have on the shelf. They can vary in pull weight and I got the salesman in Cabelas to get a trigger pull gauge to test the five available. There was more than a pound difference between the lightest and heaviest. The Volquartzen is fully adjustable for creep and overtravel but is worth as much as the rifle.

 

[Mr.Crumbz]

I've toyed with the idea of getting the BX trigger, as my 10/22's factory trigger is pretty horrible, even compared to a friends stock 10/22. I'll have to swing by BP one day as I wasn't to keen on paying $140 for it at Cabelas.... lol.