Marlin XLR 336 trigger pull

[billycraig]

HI, I am curious as to how to reduce the pull weight on this rifle ,I DO NOT want to replace the trigger as I like to work on my own guns ,Just need some tips on working with the 336 series of rifles. Thanks Billy CRAIG

[gunnut69]

There are a lot of techniqes to lighten and smooth the pull. The standards always apply, smooth all contact surfaces insluding the sear/hammer notch interface. Do NOT alter the interface ledge angles unless you are certain you know what you are doing. The angles must remain at of slightly of 90degrees to the rotation of the parts.. Any less and they parts will tend to cam OUT of engagement, a dangerous situatuion indeed. If the smoothing doesn't produce the desired results the trigger return spring can be lightened. Springs are available or one could make their own. Lightening the main spring will also lower friction on the sear/hammer ledge reducing the pull a bit, but also possibly lower the reliability of function. The hammer pivot can be smoothed and it touching areas polished to improve the speed and impact it has with the spring supplied. Mainsprings of lighter pressure are also available..test carefully to assure reliable ignition. Polishing bolt internals and lighter return springs can also help... Lubrication with a dry lube can also be a great benefit.. I'll include a link to aa 336 diagram. This should help with visualizing the parts and their interaction. Go very slowly and carrefully and work with the least changes to systems that can effect reliability first before proceding.. And as always remember  ''SAFETY FIRST''.

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