Ruger Trigger Replacement

lpaalp

I have a Ruger M77, MkII.

I want to install a new Timney trigger; the instructions state that some wood will have to be removed so the new trigger will fit.

Anyone familiar with this replacement? Looking for an idea of what I'm getting into; may want to take it to a gunsmith (?).

260

you should have no problems. just take your time and follow the instructions. i just installed one myself.

76k20

I put a timney in a Ruger 77MKII that had a synthetic stock, I don't think I had to do any inleting to the stock. However, I did have to file down the safety selector to make the trigger fit and function properly. I probably spent an hour or so doing this, as it was mostly trial to avoid removing too much material, and taking time to smooth up the selector after filing on it.

I believe Basix makes a trigger for the Ruger, you might check on their trigger to see if it is more user friendly for installation, they have been getting good reviews on their products.

I bought a Timney for a Model 70, and promptly sold it do to the complication of installation. I did put a Timney in a Weatherby Vanguard, and that was an excellent product, major improvement over the factory trigger and makes the Vanguard a 3 position safety. Hope this helps!!!

grdad45

quote:Originally posted by 260
you should have no problems. just take your time and follow the instructions. i just installed one myself.


+1---Make sure you follow the instructions. Read them several times and understand them clearly and you will have no problems. I put on eon my M77 MKII, and it is amazing how much netter the trigger pull is!!!

tsr1965

It is really unfortunate that this country is so litigation happy. If it were not, we might just have some decent factory triggers on good old USA made rifles. We are finally starting to get some so-so stuff out there now.

For one that knows a little about physics and geometry, fixing a Ruger 77MKII trigger is a walk in the park, without buying an aftermarket trigger.

To answer the original question, you shoould be OK if you follow their detailed instructions.

RCrosby

I've had some nightmares with Timney triggers and service, though all, EVENTUALLY, worked out. Personally I've found that an overtravel screw is very easy to install and between that and shortening springs a tad or getting replacements you can come up with a very nice trigger pull at minimal expense. Email me if you want to talk about it.

He Dog

I installed one Timney and had the next installed. Not being so handy as evidenced by previous posts on this thread it took me about three hours two broken machining bits (finally finished it with a file with much trepidation about keeping it level) and then did have to inlet the stock to fit in the lump used to shoulder the safety lever. The trigger itself, on the last, had raised mold marks and was pretty rough and needed finish work. I no longer recommend Timney.

Marner

Shortly after purchasing it, I thought about replacing the trigger on my Mark 11 Express 300 Win Mag. On the advice of a reputable gun smith I had it re-worked instead. A Timney may be better, I don't know, but I'm very pleased with the results. It's now crisp and clean and releases at just under 3 lbs. It's been several years ago now but I as I recall I think he charged me about $50.00 ($50 Cdn. that is, which at the time was about $10.00 U.S.[:D] )

5mmgunguy

Just follow the instuctions. I have a Timney in my Remington 788. I had to cut a little material out on the stock so the safety would clear. Did it with a Moto tool...trigger works great. Just go slow you can always cut out more material...tough putting some back.

FEENIX

I prefer Rifle Basix over Timney, looks/feel sturdier and better designed - less complicated and less parts that could possibly go wrong. I installed one in my Savage 111F .300WM 2 years ago and it was a drop installation as advertised. It is set ~ 2 lbs - crisp and sweet.

Good luck!

lpaalp

ummm... thanks guys. Believe I can handle it now--