I have a Ruger Mk II in .270 that I would like to have the trigger lightened up a little. I know this is done quite often, but I don't know how it is done. I'm assuming this is something best done by an experienced gunsmith. Or is there an aftermarket "kit" or something that can replace or alter my current parts?
Have any of you guys had this done? How much does something like this run (I realize everywhere has a different market)??
Thanks

I've got a Mk II and took it to my smith for a trigger job. He told me that it could be done but in his opinion it was worth just dropping in a Timney trigger and be done with it. That is what I did and couldn't be happier. He told me that the Ruger triggers are a booger to get just right and he found that the time it takes to do it right your'e better off just replacing it and you'll end up with a much better job.

Is that a DIY type project?

Unless you are an experienced rifleman and are mechanically inclined trigger work is best left to the trained gunsmith. I have been hunting, shooting, and reloading for over 30yrs. I have built 3 semi-custom rifles and I still have my gunsmith do my trigger work. The trigger is the part that KILLS.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!

Basic trigger job done by a quality smith +/- $65


I have that done to all my rifles, first thing.




Unless you're looking to replace it........................


Timney

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...LE_TRIGGER_KIT


Jewel

http://www.mysticprecision.com/htm/triggers.php

Even with a "drop in" trigger assembly sometimes there is some fittment issues to deal with. As others have said, best to leave the trigger work to someone who knows what they are doing. Rugers are the only rifles that my smith prefers to replace the whole assembly.