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Ruger is selling their own brand of 10/22 drop-in trigger replacement groups. Interesting that Ruger now wants to get in on making money to fix what they aren't doing right! Pull weight looks to be about 3.5 lbs. Price is $89.95. No indication that they are putting them in any rifles as OEM. FOR RELEASE: December 15, 2014 For further information contact: Ken Jorgensen, Director of Media Relations kjorgensen ruger.com Ruger Announces the Launch of the BX-Trigger for Ruger 10/22 and 22 Charger Pistol Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces the launch of the BX-Trigger�: a light, crisp, �drop-in� replacement trigger assembly that is compatible with all Ruger� 10/22� rifles and 22 Charger� pistols. The BX-Trigger is a Genuine Ruger Factory Accessory and is the perfect upgrade for all 10/22 rifles and 22 Charger pistol models because of the significantly reduced pull weight of approximately 2.75 pounds (versus 6 pounds on the standard 10/22 trigger). �We have made continuous improvements to the 10/22 over the years, but the BX-Trigger is an exciting performance advancement,� said Ruger President and COO, Chris Killoy. �The BX-Trigger was designed for easy installation, superior performance, and legendary Ruger reliability. Like the popular BX-25� magazine for the 10/22, the BX-Trigger will deliver the excellence and value that shooters have come to expect from Ruger.� The BX-Trigger is sold as a complete assembly that �drops in� to replace the existing trigger assembly, with no additional adjustment or �fitting� required. A video of the installation process can be found at Ruger.com/BX-Trigger Beginning December 19, the Ruger BX-Trigger will be available for purchase directly from Ruger at ShopRuger.com or from local independent firearms retailers. For more information on the Ruger BX-Trigger and other accessories for the Ruger 10/22, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To purchase accessories for the Ruger 10/22 or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com. About Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The only full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens�," echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens Download Sell Sheet
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FYI, the link at the bottom of my original post downloads the spec sheet with price, photos and performance comparison. It may be a reasonable compromise for those not wanting to invest in a more expensive unit. It will be interesting to see if it eventually makes it into rifles from the factory.
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msquared - pix's seem to indicate a "polymer" trigger body rather than metal. What's your take? Prefer a less expensive alternative to the Timneys IF the Ruger version will do the job. Have several models of the 10/22 but don't shoot them as often as the HB w/the Timney. Homesteader
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Could this just be their target trigger offered as an aftermarket accessory?
I've had a 10/22 Target and 10/22 Tactical (much prefer the Tactical) and they both had "very nice" triggers. Not great like a Jewell or something but both were significantly lighter than standard 10/22 triggers.
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msquared - pix's seem to indicate a "polymer" trigger body rather than metal. It looks like a polymer to me also. I bought a trigger group last year and chose the Clark. At $150 with a metal body, it was more affordable than those brands in the $250-300 range and I have been very happy with it.
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Alloy/pot metal trigger groups have been a thing of the past in the 10/22 for years.
FWIW, this may truly be an 'upgrade' and not the so-called target trigger of the 10/22 Target or LVT. Tested a LVT trigger several times earlier today, and it was a consistent 4#. BX is advertised @ 2.5-3#. Only time will tell.
Now, if they would go to a proven, aftermarket bolt release in ALL 10/22, that would be another step forward. The bolt hold-open system of the 10/22 is clueg; the bolt release is a clusterf***.
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Just might have to upgrade my 1968 10/22 with this new trigger. It's been a great rifle for a lot of years. Then again, I'm not sure I'd know how to shoot it properly without the original 9 pound trigger pull!
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Msquared: Thanks for the information on the Ruger 10/22 trigger assembly - I can't wait to try one. There were several times over the years when I contemplated buying the $249.00 Volquartsen (?) trigger assembly. Thanks again. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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I ordered my BX-Trigger today. Should get it in a few days and I'll let you know how it compares to the 10/22 Target trigger.
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Awaiting your report on it. It looks like a great upgrade at a reasonable price.
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I received my BX-Trigger today and installed it, an extremely easy procedure. I have a 10/22 heavy barrel target model with laminated stock, which already shoots ten rounds inside a dime at 50 yards with the stock trigger. That trigger is very good, considerably better than the usual Ruger 10/22 gritty, heavy triggers. This new BX trigger is even better than that. After taking up the bit of slack, it breaks very cleanly. Not having a trigger pull gauge, but having several rifles set to 3 lbs., I would say this BX trigger pulls right at 3 lbs., which seems about 1 lb. less than the target trigger.
All in all, it's a vast improvement over regular Ruger 10/22 triggers, and a considerable improvement over the target trigger. To me, it was well worth the money. I can't wait to get it to the field.
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Thanks for the feedback.... For that kind of money they sound like a good deal. My 10/22 is a completely stock standard model except for a 2-7x scope, basically just a small game/plinker gun. The stock trigger breaks at a very consistent 6 lbs. 5 oz. on a Lyman digital gauge. I like the gun but the trigger never did much for me. Couldn't justify an aftermarket trigger for a gun like this 'cause they're so pricey, but now I'm starting to seriously re-think that. That thing would be a real joy with anything in the 3-4 lb. range with a smooth, clean break.
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VQ trigger kit is little loot for a nice return
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Got out today with my 10-22 Target and newly installed BX-Trigger to do some plinking. I shot 150 rounds. I found the trigger to be very nice and easier to hit small targets with this new trigger than it was with the old trigger. I think this is an excellent upgrade to a 10-22.
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I'm gonna have to order a couple of these.
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Anybody try one of the in a 10/22 Magnum or a Magnum Research 22 Magnum? I'd like to have a better trigger in my Magnum Research 22 WMR, especially when the price is so low.
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I have one old 10/22's that has a upgraded barrel and stock and close to 20,000 rounds through it thanks to 4 sons. That trigger is worn smooth and light and the rifle is exceptionally accurate on paper and in the field.
I recently bought another 10/22 CUZ a lad should always have at least two, right? I was changing out the stock and barrel and looked at the trigger group and cleaned it up a wee bit and decided to lube it up with some CLP and took it out to the desert to sight in the scope. We sight our rimfires in a 75 yards due to the open nature of where we hunt with them the most.
I was extremely impressed with the trigger on the new rifle and it felt just as smooth as the older one and just as crisp. I had felt the trigger before changing out the barrel and stock and it was typical of rough heavy new trigger on a new 10/22.
I can't remember exactly where I lube it up !!!!!! It wasn't a drenching of the CLP just a normal amount and I wish that I could duplicate it but the memory files are not recalling the locations. The trigger on the new rifle continues to perform with that light crisp trigger but I remain puzzled.
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as far as "doing it right from the start" how many 10-22s do you think they would sell if they were priced that much higher? 10/22 is one of the best selling rifles of all time in part because its pretty damn cheap for what you get and most people buying a cheap 22 arent gun nuts
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Volquartson hammer gave mine a good pull.
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Anybody try one of the in a 10/22 Magnum or a Magnum Research 22 Magnum? I'd like to have a better trigger in my Magnum Research 22 WMR, especially when the price is so low. I'm curious about this as well.
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I ordered a BX trigger and received Saturday. Packaging is such that you can test without unwrapping. I may be the exception, but I'm returning today as the one I recieved had a ton of creep, not just through the orginal take up but all the way to firing. My orginal trigger is better. I read a few reviews and all rated this trigger as very good, but Iwas disappointed. May be just an example of one.
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That little window to test the pull is a terrific idea. The local Cabela's has two racks of them, probably a dozen triggers total, and Saturday I tried four of them. They definitely varied in creep and overall feel. One was very good, two okay with a touch of take up but crisp letoff and one was as you stated, lots of creep and a lot of overtravel. They wanted list MSRP, $89.99 (actually four cents more than Ruger's MSRP) so I figured I'd look elsewhere. Sportsman's Warehouse only had two and for the same price, they were behind a counter so I didn't even try them. I spotted a couple on the internet for about $15 cheaper but with the variability in pull it's probably worth the extra money to try several in person and get the best one. Just having trouble justifying the purchase of a $90 trigger for a rifle I originally bought for about $49.
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Does the new BX trigger have the wide serrated trigger shoe like on the target trigger?
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