ruger model 77

harrell · 01-12-2006, 11:47 AM

i have a old model 77 with tang safety. i was wondering if there was a adjustment for trigger pull. are is this a job for a gunsmith? the gun is probably a 1975 model as it was purchased in january 1976. thanks for your replies

mossy33oak · 01-12-2006, 11:55 AM

Im not really sure, but if you are in doubt its best to take it to a smith. Especially if you are trying to make it lighter, that way it falls under his respnsibilty if something goes wrong, i.e. gun fires when bumped ect. he should test all that stuff before the gun leaves his shop.

Duckbutter48 · 01-12-2006, 11:56 AM

Thats the one bad thing about the Rugers. The trigger has to be done by a gunsmith unless of course you can file and hone a trigger. You can also buy and aftermarket adjustabletrigger and install it yourself they are pretty easy to do but cost around 70ish bucks.

OR you could sell it to me and wouldnt need to mess with that trigger.

harrell · 01-12-2006, 12:09 PM

thanks for the replies . i was thinking that the allen screw on the bottom of the trigger might be for adjustment. if the adjustment was more diffcult than turning the allen screw i would not attempt it. it would go tothe gunsmith. i will probably do nothing to it as over the years i have killed everything from elk to whitetail with the trigger as is.

Rebel Hog · 01-12-2006, 12:52 PM

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ORIGINAL: harrell

thanks for the replies . i was thinking that the allen screw on the bottom of the trigger might be for adjustment. if the adjustment was more diffcult than turning the allen screw i would not attempt it. it would go tothe gunsmith. i will probably do nothing to it as over the years i have killed everything from elk to whitetail with the trigger as is.

When in doubt whether to S*** or go blind, close one eye and fart!

Take it to a Gunsmith!

nchawkeye · 01-12-2006, 01:23 PM

harrell...I had mine adjusted before I bought it home from the gunshop in 1980...Except for cleaning and lubricating every few years I haven't messed
with it since...my youngest brother picked up a .270 a few years back used..it was also tang safety...I brought it home with me and mounted a scope that I wasn't using anymore...took it apart and cleaned the bolt, barrel, trigger assembly etc. and just kinda checked it out...used a digital fish scale,trigger was breaking at about 5 pounds...I adjusted to about 3-3.5 pounds...using the allen screw you are talking about...

btw...I remove the barrel and clean the trigger assembly with disc brake cleaner...then lube...You would be suprised at the dirt that can buld up in that area...I do this every other year...every 5-6 years I reseal the stock inside and out.

CanWoodsman · 01-12-2006, 04:25 PM

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ORIGINAL: harrell

thanks for the replies . i was thinking that the allen screw on the bottom of the trigger might be for adjustment. if the adjustment was more diffcult than turning the allen screw i would not attempt it. it would go tothe gunsmith. i will probably do nothing to it as over the years i have killed everything from elk to whitetail with the trigger as is.

You are correct the allen screw you reffered to is for trigger pull adjustment.Turning it counterclockwise will reduce the weight of pull to as light as 2 lbs.
Test with a weight & a fired spent primer cartridge to confirm proper setting.
As for hunting do not set too light. 2 lbs. IMO is way too light for a hunting rifle.

Best Wishes