Ruger trigger replacement advice

[Borty77]

After the season I am looking at lightening the trigger pull on my 77 mk11 .30-06. Should I go with a timney trigger? What kind on gunsmithing costs am I looking at? What kind of accuracy results should I expect? thanks for the help borty

[Ruger-Redhawk]

Borty I haven't replaced any of my Ruger triggers. I had a friend rework several of my M-77's triggers.They came out super. They break approx 3-3.5#'s. I recommend taking it to a competent Smith and have him lighten it up.It would cheaper then buying a Timney trigger and if done correctly be just as good.In fact the guy who did my triggers tried a Timney and didn't care for it. I've never tried one,so I can't comment.

Ruger Redhawk

[mossy33oak]

sorry ruger redhawk, gotta disagree with you 100%, I have 4 m77's and all have had timney triggers installed and set at 2.75#'s. I had my smith do them and he said that the timneys are super easy to install and adjust, and do not require the stoning that the stock ruger trigger does. One problem, if you need to send your gun back to ruger for warranty work, put the old trigger back in, they will rip out the timney, put a stock one back in and probably charge you. As for cost of a new timney ....$116 installed (price included tax) Just my opinion, but replace it!!!

[frizzellr]

I reworked my triggers on my Rugers and they turned out great. I am very happy with them. Have a gunsmith take care of your trigger on that 77 and you will wonder why you even thought of an aftermarket trigger.

[Ruger-Redhawk]

Mossy like I said I never tried a Timney.They are probably excellent triggers. I know from experience that a Factory Ruger can be dressed up to be a beautiful trigger.I have proof of that with my M-77's.Now if I hadn't had my friend who does Smithing and is a machinist by trade I might have went the Timney route.I would say you could get your triggers reworked for 50.00 or less and have a great trigger.Saving 60.00( + -). I've heard you can send your Ruger back to them and they will lighten the pull to 3#'s.Not knowing it to be a fact you have to sign a release before they'll do it.I have no idea what Ruger charges for this service.I've never paid for a Ruger repair but reworking the trigger wouldn't be considered as warranty or defective.

Ruger Redhawk

[Borty77]

Yeah Ill probaly go the cheaper route and get the trigger reworked, if my gunsmith won't do it Ill check with Ruger and see what they charge.

[PaJack]

Timney triggers are great but run around $90.00,a gunsmith would be cheaper...

[Ruger-Redhawk]

ORIGINAL: Borty77

Yeah Ill probaly go the cheaper route and get the trigger reworked, if my gunsmith won't do it Ill check with Ruger and see what they charge.

Borty please let us or me know what Ruger has to say.I know they'll do it but would like to know the cost and what has to be done before they'll lighten it. Thanks

Ruger Redhawk

[jmfa1957]

Borty, I have read posts from guys on the Ruger Forum who had their triggers reworked by Ruger for no charge excet shipping. These were new rifles under warranty, according to the posts.

I had mine done by a gunsmith for about 60 bucks or so. Unfortunately, while the trigger was absolutely wonderful afterwards, the accuracy of the rifle was still terrible and I traded it eventually. I had it bedded also and I think I just got a lemon rifle. If your accuracy is ok with a stiff trigger, you'll probably shoot better with a lighter pull, but if your rifle is throwing patterns instead of groups you may have other problems as well.

Good luck, whatever you decide.