Trigger job on a Hawkeye

[littlecanoe]

I have owned a Hawkeye in 223 for about 3-4 years.  I love the rifle and it is quite accurate.

The trigger was killing me though.  I haven't worked up any loads for this thing in part due to the trigger.
It felt like 25 pounds of grit with a 3 inch travel. 
I've heard people talk about the trigger jobs that a local fella does.  He works on all makes but has a reputation for doing a good job on the Ruger triggers.

I got the rifle back on Thursday and am blown away!  This trigger is better than the adjustable triggers by Bold that I have on my Mausers!
Crisp short pull and more smooth than a buttered biscuit with Molasses!  Can't wait to shoot a group today and see how it goes.
I'm gonna have to learn how to shoot this rifle again.

If you have a gritty factory trigger I highly recommend having a smith smooth it out for you.
lc

[MZ5]

I'm glad you're happy with the work!  I have a Hawkeye, but bought it second-hand.  The fella I bought it from says Timney worked the trigger for him.  I didn't know they did that (thought they only had pre-LC6 trigger parts), but anyway it's a great trigger, too!

[littlecanoe]

Here is the first group after the trigger job.  100 yds.  Remington PSP 55gr.  10x scope.

Can't wait to work up some loads with 60gr Partitions.

lc