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Offline DC

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M77 Trigger job
« on: August 28, 2008, 05:40:37 PM »
I just bought a 243..nice rifle,used, very accurate but has the typical crappy Ruger trigger.  Is replaceing the trigger a big deal?  If I bought one from Midway, is it something I could do myself?
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Dana
Ruger M77 243, Browning B2000, Ruger 22's, Ruger Red Hawk, SBlackhawk, Savage 223 Target...about 20+rifles less than I used to have. :-(

Offline George Foster

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Re: M77 Trigger job
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2008, 01:24:29 AM »
It is easy to put a Timney trigger in it.  The only extra you have to do is file the safety so it works correctly if it is a Mark II.  On the tang safe Ruger the factory trigger is adjustable.
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Re: M77 Trigger job
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2008, 03:56:33 AM »
MIne has the bolt saftey, Mauser style.  Is it still faily easy?  When you buy a Timmney trigger, does it come with a good set of instructions?
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Ruger M77 243, Browning B2000, Ruger 22's, Ruger Red Hawk, SBlackhawk, Savage 223 Target...about 20+rifles less than I used to have. :-(

Offline George Foster

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Re: M77 Trigger job
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2008, 12:38:37 AM »
DC,

Yes it is fairly easy, like I say all you have to do is file some off the top of the safety to have it work.  Yes Timney gives you  good installation instructions.
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Re: M77 Trigger job
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2008, 04:55:44 PM »
Ditto from me...I've installed about 10 timneys in all kinds of rifles.  They are easy, but, I screwed up on the MK-II...I filed too much.  You'll need to completely install the trigger, springs and all, and then take the whole thing apart and file.  Something about the tension w the springs installed makes a difference.  I finally used the factory trigger with the timney sear and spring.  Not as crisp as I'd like, but, 100% better then the trigger it came with.  TAKE YOUR TIME AND GO EASY ON THE FILE!!!
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Re: M77 Trigger job
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2008, 02:44:16 PM »
Go by the timney instructions and do not file your safety file the place that is marked with paint on the trigger,
good luck
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Re: M77 Trigger job
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2008, 02:59:50 PM »
Do a google search or pm me, there are instructions on the internet that will get a factory trigger down to a crisp 2.5 or 3 lbs for about an hours investment.
I did find a Rifle Basix trigger in the bargain cave at cabelas for less than 1/2 price so I put it on a 77/22, it does make a nice trigger for not much work
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