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The Ruger Hawkeye rifle trigger pull is heavier than I desire in a hunting gun. Is it possible to reduce the pull without a gunsmith doing the work? If a gunsmith is necessary, have readers had success with the work and how much does the job cost? Thanks!
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In stages, file or more likely grind a small amount off of each end of the trigger spring. Replace and give it a try until things are where one wants them.
I'm inclined to use grinders (as opposed to clipping) to maintain a flatter bearing surface on the ends of ones spring. If one can tie his shoes, he can likely handle the job.
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In installed one of the springs from "Ernie", referenced above, and it helped alot. Obviously, it only helps with weight, but it's sure better than it was with the factory spring.
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Brownells also sells a spring for the Ruger Hawkeye made by Wolf. Spring replacement is all I had to do to my Hawkeye trigger.
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Interesting, I just buy my replacement springs at the hardware store for .30 cents each. No need to spend $7.00+ on a spring unless it's an uncomon size such as the very small one for the win model 70 MOA trigger...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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This first. Then incrementally clip a half coil to no more than 1 1/2 coils from the spring to get to 3#. Works for me and doesn't cost a dime.
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Couple things: That schematic is for the older M77 MKII, not a Hawkeye, which has the redesigned LC6 trigger. I wouldn't suggest using that schematic for the Hawkeye or someone might get themselves in trouble. Another thing, clipping the spring works alright for a rem 870. However, I still wouldn't suggest it on the M77 since the coil is pretty stiff.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I've clipped a bunch of Ruger 77 trigger springs, both on the Mark II trigger and the LC6. The LC6 isn't all that different.
I've done so many now that it only takes about half an hour to modify and smooth the surfaces and clip the spring to get a good trigger pull. That includes all the time from putting a screwdriver to the action screws and having the rifle back together again. It's pretty simple.
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Would it be impossible for a manufacturer to assemble it that way in the first place?
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Thanks to all for the helpful suggestions. I was hoping it wasn't more difficult than it looks, but the warnings from makers suggest something terrible might happen if you touch this new, special "high tech" thing.
I don't really see how a heavy trigger pull is safer than a three pound pull, but that's just me. I also like my knives, hooks and axe sharp; boat oars that can be feathered, wood stove that draws properly. Tools that work.
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I've clipped a bunch of Ruger 77 trigger springs, both on the Mark II trigger and the LC6. The LC6 isn't all that different.
I've done so many now that it only takes about half an hour to modify and smooth the surfaces and clip the spring to get a good trigger pull. That includes all the time from putting a screwdriver to the action screws and having the rifle back together again. It's pretty simple. Ditto.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Buy a Spec Tech, or Timney. If the use of a file scares you enough to think they require a gunsmith to instal......
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