I'm about to scream with this Ruger

[Overkill338]

I've been working with my M77 MkII .300 Win Mag. The original trigger had been hillbilly gun smithed. I bought a Rifle Basix trigger, and the trigger pull is about 1.5 lbs now, which I love. But there has never been any take-up (slack) or whatever you want to call it before the bang. The trigger is sitting right against the "bang wall". I've banged the stock on the floor, used a mallet, etc etc trying to get it to click on it's own. It has not went off without pulling, but I would prefer at least a LITTLE bit of creep.

Thinking it might be the factory sear filed too far. So a very nice member here sent me two factory seats. It made zero difference. Is it possible the firing pin was filed too?

 

[Overkill338]

Here are close ups of the firing pin. Can someone compare it?

 

[hunter67wa]

Sounds like you have a good trigger. There should be no creep it should break like glass. Turn the poundage up if you feel unsafe. I don't think you can buy a two stage trigger for it but that would give you take-up to the wall then break.

 

[codyadams]

That is how a trigger should be. The only way to fix it (make it worse) is to put a factory unmodified ruger trigger and sear in it. The two stage ruger triggers have a slightly different mounting system that is part of the reciever if I recall. As long as the saftey works, keep the booger hook off the bang switch and keep it pointed in a safe direction (the basic gun rules) until you shoot it. Then enjoy a good and proper trigger pull when your shooting. Your cocking piece looks unmodified to me, and also wouldn't make a difference in trigger feel if it was.

 

[Overkill338]

Sounds like you have a good trigger. There should be no creep it should break like glass. Turn the poundage up if you feel unsafe. I don't think you can buy a two stage trigger for it but that would give you take-up to the wall then break.

That is how a trigger should be. The only way to fix it (make it worse) is to put a factory unmodified ruger trigger and sear in it. The two stage ruger triggers have a slightly different mounting system that is part of the reciever if I recall. As long as the saftey works, keep the booger hook off the bang switch and keep it pointed in a safe direction (the basic gun rules) until you shoot it. Then enjoy a good and proper trigger pull when your shooting. Your cocking piece looks unmodified to me, and also wouldn't make a difference in trigger feel if it was.

Thank you both, yes, I've learned what I thought was bad, is really good. I adjusted the safety pin so.there can be no movement when safety is on. I put loctite on the screw.

It really does break like glass, at about 1.5 lbs.

 

[livetohunt]

Ya, that's exactly how I like my triggers. That's why I'm a big fan of the triggertechs.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I've been working with my M77 MkII .300 Win Mag. The original trigger had been hillbilly gun smithed. I bought a Rifle Basix trigger, and the trigger pull is about 1.5 lbs now, which I love. But there has never been any take-up (slack) or whatever you want to call it before the bang. The trigger is sitting right against the "bang wall". I've banged the stock on the floor, used a mallet, etc etc trying to get it to click on it's own. It has not went off without pulling, but I would prefer at least a LITTLE bit of creep.

Thinking it might be the factory sear filed too far. So a very nice member here sent me two factory seats. It made zero difference. Is it possible the firing pin was filed too?

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Why would you want creep? Sounds like you need a two stage trigger if you prefer some creep before the break.

 

[Overkill338]

Why would you want creep? Sounds like you need a two stage trigger if you prefer some creep before the break.

I was misinformed. I had been convinced that it was dangerous without "takeup" before the break. I was told it was like two knife edges balancing on each other.

Honestly, I love this trigger. I did put some weight back in it. I had it under 1 lb, but cold fingers and gloves, that can be dangerous. It is around 2.25 lbs now.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I was misinformed. I had been convinced that it was dangerous without "takeup" before the break. I was told it was like two knife edges balancing on each other.

Honestly, I love this trigger. I did put some weight back in it. I had it under 1 lb, but cold fingers and gloves, that can be dangerous. It is around 2.25 lbs now.

Gotcha - most of the after market triggers can go light without danger of going off accidentally. Where you get in trouble is with the diy basement trigger jobs.

 

[Canadian Bushman]

There was a time I preferred a little bit of creep in my triggers.

I shot pistols and shotguns for quite a while before I picked up a rifle, I think thats why.

Rifles and their triggers just arent designed to work that way. Just take your time and adjust to it. Cheapest and overall best solution.