Author Topic: Bolt action trigger options (Read 697 times)

ZANARDI · « **on:** September 08, 2005, 01:38:27 PM »

Hello.

I've got a 22 Mag. bolt action Marlin - maybe about 4 years old. I bought it new. I don't recall but I think it is an 882 or 883 model. It is stainless with a brown laminated wood stock. Overall a sharp looking nice feeling gun.

The problem is from the time I first shot it the trigger has a ridiculously heavy pull. I've never used a scale, but from experience I'm thinking 8 - 10 lbs or so. I've shot double action revolvers that have a lighter pull. It's smooth enough. It doesn't drag or bind or anything. It's just plain heavy.

What are my options? I know there are a couple really decent after market triggers I can buy. By the time I get done with shipping charges however I hate to drop almost half of what I paid for the gun just to lighten the pull.

Will a new lighter spring do the trick? A good polish and lube job on the trigger?

Any opinions are appreciated.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2005, 01:48:36 PM »

Best choice is the Rifle Basix trigger from Midsouth...

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00213MAR1

The trigger mod at RFC is the most common that I've seen on the pre-2004 Marlins....

http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47392&highlight=17V+trigger

Here's another...
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33044&highlight=17V+trigger

moontroll · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2005, 09:54:58 AM »

you can replace the trigger spring with a spring out of a mechanical pencil or pen.if you want to go farther you can polish the mating surfaces between trigger and sear(recomended).I have a 982vs and did mine now its good,but on mine the pen/ pencil spring was to light and the trigger would go off by hitting the gun on the floor. I found the perfect spring in a 4 inch diagonal cutter, the self opening type.I also put a .10 shim under the sear spring to increrase the force on the sear to bolt interface,on some guns after the mods the bolt will come all the way out, the shim will fix this.On the polishing of the sear(this is where you get trigger creep and smoothness)sand with 600 wet sand paper(oiled)remove any burrs.Then polish with compound and a Dremmil if you have one.If you like it after this, your done, if creep is still a problem take a needle filt to the trigger where it catches the sear and lightly file at a 45 degree angle(just a little)sand and polish and try it ,keep doing this until satisfactory(if you go to far you will have to get another sear)be sure to check it for safe operation,Hit the but on the floor a couple of times and see if the trigger goes off,If it does increase trigger spring presure until it wont.Go to egunparts.com and look at the shcematics of your gun to see the working parts and there names.If fileing on the sear isnt your cup of tea you can put a shim on the sear where it rest on the trigger(above engagment/contact point)you have to jb weld it on then file it down this is teadious and time consuming start with a .010 shim.

ZANARDI · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2005, 03:33:01 AM »

Thanks guys.

If I go with a new trigger such as the Riflebasix, how easy is it to install? Is it something I can do at the kitchen table with a screwdriver?

Also, what is it about an aftermarket trigger like this that lightens the pull so much is everything else in the assembly (springs, sear, etc.) remain factory stock? Is it the shape of the trigger? The fit and "polish" of the aftermarket triggers? Both?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2005, 04:48:38 AM »

The Rifle Basix web site has the installation instructions available for download, but the site is down right now. It's not hard to install but the adjustment takes a bit of tinkering to get it perfect.

http://www.riflebasix.com/

moontroll · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2005, 07:02:37 AM »

If all you want to do is lighten trigger,you can just put in a spring and be done ,It's not hard.Take the trigger group off the rifle(carful not to lose the sear spring,its located between the trigger group and barrel).Remove the little c clip and and pull the stud partially out,drop the trigger a little and remove spring and replace with new one.Reinstall and check for ssafe operation.

rickt300 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2005, 07:57:23 PM »

Miy 982 was just a bit heavy so I did as above but just clipped a coil off the spring and put it back together, much better.

mjbgalt · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2005, 02:22:30 AM »

how did you get at the spring? mine has these funny looking rivets through the trigger and such...no bolts or anything removable and they have a c-clip holding it in place...how did you guys get it apart without breaking anything?

-Matt

moontroll · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2005, 06:56:53 AM »

Take the edge of a knife or small screw driver and remove the c clip on the trigger,then slide the pin in other direction until the trigger will drop down remove and replace spring.

rickt300 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2005, 07:34:54 AM »

When you remove the C clip you better be ready for it to take off. I would lay out a white sheet and push it off the stud gently toward it. I also had to manipulate the safety to take the pressure off the big end of the pin to make it easy to remove and it would be wise to do this over the sheet too as you might drop the spring itself. It really is harder to describe than do though. Read about the range test in the riimfire rifles forum here. Also oil the sear mating surfaces.