Ruger M77 Trigger Question

beulahboy · 11-08-2006, 08:21 AM

Someone told me that I can reduce trigger pull by backing out the set screw on my trigger...Is the pull affected by the set screw or by the spring in the trigger assembly?
I tried the set screw trick, it did decrease the trigger pull to something tolerable, BUT, now my bolt seems to have a drag to it. Am I having a different problem unrelated to the set screw change?
I think I need a gun smith..

PaJack · 11-08-2006, 08:45 AM

This will help...

http://www.centerfirecentral.com/77trigger.html

beulahboy · 11-08-2006, 05:19 PM

Thanks, Jack ! I checked the pull, it is 6 1/2 lbs. I am gonna get a Timney!

rockytop · 11-09-2006, 11:54 AM

buelah, I put a timney in my ruger 77 and it was a heck of a job. Timney advertises their trigger as a drop in in the 77 but mine required quite a bit of machining on the safety tang. Be prepared to have a gunsmith do it for you if you don't have the tools.

beulahboy · 11-09-2006, 04:17 PM

Rocky, I will definately let someone that knows what he's doing tackle that one for me, thanks for the advise!

biggunz.45-70 · 11-19-2006, 06:38 PM

I have three m77's that I have had no problem adjusting to 3-3.5lbs with no creep and very little overtravel.

sour01 · 11-22-2006, 07:48 PM

I had a gunsmith put a timney in mine (all weather Stainless, synthetic, 30-06) and could not be more pleased. Significantly improved accuracy in the field this weekend. My confidence in this rifle is now sky high.