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Offline FW Conch

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Stevens 200 Trigger
« on: December 25, 2008, 10:03:57 AM »
Lately I've been getting the feel of my trigger using a snap cap & realized that I have a 3 stage trigger !

When I get a good controlled squeeze, I get break, break, fire. I'm also getting well over 4 pounds of trigger

pull.  Today I took it apart & took a good look @ it.  I adjusted the spring screw down 1/2 turn total & the

trigger pull seems a little lighter.  It looks like with some very light stoning things could be improved. My

question is, can the spring screw be turned down too far, can I remove the "first 2 stages" by stoning, or

should I just leave it alone until I can get a good replacement trigger ?   ???  :-\   Jim
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Re: Stevens 200 Trigger
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 10:54:16 AM »
You can definately improve it with the stones and you can replace the return spring wire also.  There is a guy over at Savage Shooters that's giving away wire if you want, or buy some music wire or cut the wire from a cheap spinnerbait.  If you turn the spring tension down to far the trigger won't reset.  The old 3 screw triggers are cheap also($20) and with the sear engagement screw are easy to adjust and get a decent feel/pull weight from.
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Re: Stevens 200 Trigger
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2008, 12:08:49 PM »
The rifle is brand new. I can get hold of plenty of spinner bait wire.  Is the idea to go with thicker wire & "increase" the spring tension ?    Thanks    Jim
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Re: Stevens 200 Trigger
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2008, 02:01:42 PM »
Before stoning and changing profile I would recommend a dremel tool with polishing wheel and jewlers rouge. Often times this is all that's needed to get a good finish. Weight should easily get down below 3# with the suggestions above.
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Re: Stevens 200 Trigger
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2008, 02:10:50 PM »
did you adjust the overtravel stop? On the Stevens 200 this screw is left unadjusted and backed out all the way, simply making this adjustment can greatly refine the feel of the 200's trigger
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Re: Stevens 200 Trigger
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2008, 04:38:25 PM »
Quote from: FW Conch on December 25, 2008, 12:08:49 PM
The rifle is brand new. I can get hold of plenty of spinner bait wire.  Is the idea to go with thicker wire & "increase" the spring tension ?    Thanks    Jim

No, thinner wire so you can decrease the pull weight but still maintain tension to reset the trigger.  Take it apart and you'll see why that's a problem with the factory spring.
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Re: Stevens 200 Trigger
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2008, 10:45:18 PM »
KRP, Totenkopf, Krochus, Thank you very much, you've provided me with the information I need to

"Take Charge & March Off Smartly" !  Happy Holidays !   ;D   Jim
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