Ruger trigger - job now completed.

[gitrdun]

A few days ago, I posted concerning my M77 MkII trigger that was in need of serious overhaul or replacement. Here's the thread link :
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109045

I want to thank all who posted, a Timney trigger was a likely candidate. Then John Brennan came along and suggested a simple trigger "job", he sent me the instructions. If I blotched it, then a Timney would certainly have a new home. Well I took on the job and what a piece of cake it was. My trigger started off at 5.7 lbs actually, not as bad as I figured. Well after some filing (and I don't recommend grinding) taking 0.015" off the sear notch. I used a feeler gauge to measure. I then stoned the sear notch surface to a smooth glass finish. Then I changed the trigger face to 90 degrees and put a 45 degree chamfer on the edge and again stoned the newly filed surfaces. Finally, I stoned the mating surfaces of the bolt and the sear. I'd guess about 1/2 hour of work. I now have a crips 2.4 lb trigger - Thanks Mr. Brennan

 

[crazy_davey]

Good deal! That was quick, and look at the money you saved

 

[stanway]

That's great to know. I picked up a Rifle Basix trigger for my Ruger(s) and I would like to give that a try. Looks like I will be sending John a note.

 

[scott_r]

Good god Rugers have a heavy trigger off the line. Ive heard they do this to keep lawyers off their backs but a 6 pound trigger is pretty nasty.
Good to hear you got it at a nice weight!!