Smooth out M98 trigger?

[MD]

I was going to buy a Timney trigger for my 1953 FN-action Model 98 sporter rifle and my shooting pal who has number of Model 98 rifles said "Why don't you just pull the trigger group and polish it out?"

How do you do that?

Can you really improve the trigger pull by just cleaning and smoothing out the bearing surfaces?

I know it helped on my old US Model of 1917 Enfield 30-06 to pull the trigger and clean 80 years of crud out.

 

[Striker]

Be very careful not to "polish" through the hardened surface!

 

[catnthehatt]

It is so easy to install thhe Timney, or Bold triggers, that it is not worth it to mess with the factory rig.
Take it off and store it in case you wish to sell the rifle later, and put in the aftermarket trigger of your choice.
A child can darn near do it it is so simple.....
Cat

 

[ACKLEY ABE]

Bin der, done dat. For the price of a Timney........Its a snap to install and they are great triggers.

 

[Ishootguns]

Once you try the Timney or Bold you won't believe the feeling. I installed a Timney on mine and it spoils you.
Dave

 

[t-star]

if i remember correctly the timney and some of the others had small hex type screws that you could adjust trigger and a lot else- if you go with the polishing thing it's a one way street- you MIGHT get to a certain point , then decide to do a little more and have to replace the part anyway- with the adjustable you can get to the same point, add a little more, then if you don't like it you can BACK OFF and no harm done

 

[MauserMike]

Do the Timney or Bold drop into a military stock without modifying it?

There is also the Huber Concepts trigger which apparently does drop in, but uses the original sear. Brownells Link Anyone know if this one goes in without cutting the stock?

 

[Mauser98]

Do the Timney or Bold drop into a military stock without modifying it?

There is also the Huber Concepts trigger which apparently does drop in, but uses the original sear. Brownells Link Anyone know if this one goes in without cutting the stock?

The Timneys are pretty big and require the removal of wood. The Dayton-Traister is just as good as the Timney but still requires the removal of wood.

 

[dan belisle]

The Huber sometimes requires a little trimming, but it's not really noticable. - dan

 

[MauserMike]

The Huber sometimes requires a little trimming, but it's not really noticable. - dan

Indeed - I found an article over on surplusrifle.com The cutting is just a little on the inside of the stock.