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Link to Yukon Al’s Trigger Adjustment "trick?"
Posted by Waltert3varmint on September 4, 2015 at 10:42 pmYep, tried the search feature; got nowhere. Found where Yukon Al referred to the trick, but can't find the actual trick.
Would appreciate somebody's sharing either the trick or a link to the trick.
Thanks.
J replied 8 years, 7 months ago 7 Members · 18 Replies -
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1 Bullseye
Just ordered a spring from Ernie. Will consider the “Yukon Al” method, if and when I ever discover how it's done. 8)
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1 Bullseye
If the Ernie spring doesn't help you…I may consider going over it again. Liability issues…if you know what I mean.
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1 Bullseye
I can appreciate your concerns, however, I don't believe you'd have any liability issues, since we don't know who each other is. I'm getting pretty good groups with the trigger as-is, but am just used to a lighter trigger. I'll try the Ernie spring and see what the results are.
I, frankly, don't see what the point was in your previous posts about my doing a search, in order to find your “trick.” The search feature on this fairly rudimentary website leaves a little to be desired. 😉
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21 Bullseyes
If you have backed out the screw that controls the spring tension as far as you can and the trigger still is not as light as you want, then you can file a bit off the trigger assembly screw that stops the spring screw.
This is not a good idea unless you really know your stuff. At some point you could back the screw so far that you leave the spring without any pressure. Get the Ernie the gunsmith spring and don't mess with backing screws out to dangerous limits.
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1 Bullseye
Already ordered the Ernie spring. Should be here today or tomorrow. Had already thought about filing the big screw head off a little, but planned to see how many threads were left on the adjustment screw, when it contacts the screw that acts as a stop.
When I'm adjusting triggers, (dozens of Remmy 700s and Win 70s), I do several safety checks before firing the rifle. I want a light trigger, but I don't want an unsafe firearm!
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1 Bullseye
I have a T3 Sporter in .223 and I could not get the stock trigger to go below 2 lbs. I tried the Ernie spring and the trigger pull went down to about 1lbs 10 oz. Then, I got the JARD trigger with the 10oz spring. That one went down to 16oz. Acceptable, but not as light as what I would have liked the trigger to be for my strictly target shooting. Disclaimer: I measured the pull from the middle of the trigger's curved surface.
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1 Bullseye
I have a T3 Sporter in .223 and I could not get the stock trigger to go below 2 lbs. I tried the Ernie spring and the trigger pull went down to about 1lbs 10 oz. Then, I got the JARD trigger with the 10oz spring. That one went down to 16oz. Acceptable, but not as light as what I would have liked the trigger to be for my strictly target shooting. Disclaimer: I measured the pull from the middle of the trigger's curved surface.
Unless my trigger pull gauge is wrong, I can't get my Tikka's trigger below 3#. I might be happy with the 2# advertised pull. Will try the Ernie spring. 1.5# would be fine for my purposes.
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1 Bullseye
If you have backed out the screw that controls the spring tension as far as you can and the trigger still is not as light as you want, then you can file a bit off the trigger assembly screw that stops the spring screw.
This is not a good idea unless you really know your stuff.
Here it is Walter, now you can relax.
BUT, I file the spring screw. Just file the outside edge, or the “round” corner, all the way around the top. Don't file it flat across the top, where the Allen wrench goes.
Also, after the screw hits the stop, you can reef on it and get another 1/8 to 1/4 turn. This has gained me 1/4# on a couple factory triggers. You can try this before filing.
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21 Bullseyes
I almost regret my advice on trying the “file off the Trigger assembly screw”. If you tried the earnie the gunsmith spring then you have the trigger as low as you can go. You cannot go lower since 2 oz. is like nothing. If you are there then look elsewhere for a trigger job.
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1 Bullseye
Don't know where the 2oz came from. The Ernie spring gives me 1.5# trigger pull, which is perfect for my purposes.
Filing the adjustment screw accomplishes the same thing as filing the larger screw. If I were going to file either, it'd be the larger. I'm happy with the trigger…working on loads now. Might buy another Tikka soon.
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1 Bullseye
Filing the adjustment screw accomplishes the same thing as filing the larger screw.
No it doesn't. Do I have to explain that too?
Oh forget it…go do your own thing. Good luck.
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1 Bullseye
Please, Einstein Al, do explain that!! I'm always eager to be edified. Thanks for all your help. I suspect that my discussing firearms mechanics with you would be tantamount to Einstein's discussing astrophysics with Gump!
Do I really need to explain simple equation theory to you? JHC!!!!
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1 Bullseye
Calm down Walter. If anyone knows their stuff on here, it's Al. Pehaps if your tone was a little more reasonable and less demanding, he might be keen to help you out more – like he has for many on here.
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