10/22 Trigger Job suggestions

[10ga]

Anyone here ever done a 10/22 trigger job? I bought another bull barrel 10/22 yesterday from a local guy and the trigger feels like it's 10lbs or more. I took it apart yesterday and gave it a good cleaning but didn't help. I don't want to spend the money for a match trigger and if I could take 5 or 6 lbs off this one, I think I would be happy with it. I know there's several vids on youtube but I'm worried I'll mess it up. I guess worst case, I have to buy a new hammer and sear if I take too much off. Just curious if anyone has done one and if you have a good link for instructions.

 

Thanks

[Dolomite_supafly]

Follow these directions:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122386&highlight=cletus+hungwell

 

Also, if you want to give it a try do this:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167898&highlight=bobby

 

Just doing the bobby pin mod will reduce the trigger significantly.

[dcloudy777]

Whatever you do, if you really don't want to spend the $200-300, DO NOT find someone with the Kidd trigger in their gun and try it.  Trust me.  :devil:

 

DanO

[Dolomite_supafly]

Whatever you do, if you really don't want to spend the $200-300, DO NOT find someone with the Kidd trigger in their gun and try it.  Trust me.  :devil:

 

DanO

No better advice has ever been given with regards to the 10/22.

[MacGyver]

Yep.  The best 10/22 trigger job is a call to Tony Kidd.

[mikegideon]

Yep.  The best 10/22 trigger job is a call to Tony Kidd.

 

Truth. But, you can go a long way with a VQ hammer. For all I know, there's a colony of bugs living a very peaceful life in the barrel of my 10/22 :)

[mikegideon]

Anyone here ever done a 10/22 trigger job? I bought another bull barrel 10/22 yesterday from a local guy and the trigger feels like it's 10lbs or more. I took it apart yesterday and gave it a good cleaning but didn't help. I don't want to spend the money for a match trigger and if I could take 5 or 6 lbs off this one, I think I would be happy with it. I know there's several vids on youtube but I'm worried I'll mess it up. I guess worst case, I have to buy a new hammer and sear if I take too much off. Just curious if anyone has done one and if you have a good link for instructions.

 

Thanks

 

Nice avatar, BTW

[DangerDanJD]

I recently picked up a bull barreled model 10/22 with the ruger "Target" trigger and it is surprisingly horrible. I didn't expect it to be great, but I cannot imagine how the stock trigger could be much worse.  It feels heavier than the the basic trigger that came in a lower parts kit from PSA on my beater AR.  

 

At any rate, I am considering the VQ hammer and sear for about $70, but am leaning towards either the Kidd single stage at $200 or two state at $300 as I suspect I will end up with one of the Kidd's eventually. 

[Dolomite_supafly]

Before you spend the money follow the tips above. You might be surprized at how well it works. And worse case scenario you have to buy the parts you plan on buying anyways, best case you save yourself $70 and have a little pride in doing it yourself.

[Guest Broomhead]

Also, you don't even have to touch the sear to lighten your trigger pull. In fact, I'd suggest you stay far away from it. Just work on the hammer. I found out the hard way.

Edited November 7, 2013 by Broomhead

[Dolomite_supafly]

Also, you don't even have to touch the sear to lighten your trigger pull. In fact, I'd suggest you stay far away from it. Just work on the hammer. I found out the hard way.

+1

[Oh Shoot]

Have Volquartsen hammers in two of mine. Remarkable diff for 35 clams or so, easy install, called it good enough for my purposes. Understand why folks want to go farther on higher end tack drivers though.

 

- OS

[10ga]

I really appreciate it, everyone. I think I'm just going to order me a Volquartsen hammer, sounds like what I need and for the price, can't beat it.

[graycrait]

If your 1022 has a poly trigger housing just pony up the 105.00 and get the kidd trigger and install it yourself.  If you don't feel comfortable doing your own trigger using Dolomite's links then I would send my trigger to this guy:  http://brimstonegunsmithing.com/ruger-1022-1/

 

However, if you have real cash and you want a fabulous trigger, the best, then buy the Tony Kidd 2 stage trigger in the poundage you want.  I shot one with a 3 oz trigger the other day I am in lust.  I wouldn't want to go squirrel hunting stumbling around the woods with the trigger, but on the bench that thing is crazy nice.

 

There are a couple of forum members who I recently sold 1022s to that have Kidd kits in poly housings and I think they can attest to their "wonderfullness."

 

Now days I do my own like the links Dolomite listed. Leave the sear alone as several have mentioned.

 

I also endorse just putting in a Voqlquartsen hammer. That, besides a Brimestone job, might be the cheapest route to go for a much improved trigger. I have also shot some of Brimstone's triggers and they are very nice also.

[R1100R]

+1 on doing business with Brimstone for the money. I had a Takedown 10/22 with the worse trigger II have ever felt.

Sent it to Brimstone and it came back with a three pound trigger. I just got the basic trigger job.

Edited November 8, 2013 by R1100R

[10ga]

I checked out the web page and the Brimstone sounds like a better route to take. My gun is just a plinker so for $44.50 with shipping, how could I go wrong? Heck, the hammer I was going to buy would about cost that much. Thanks!!

[graycrait]

I have never heard of anyone disappointed with a Brimstone job.

[Junkstack]

I have a Power Custom hammer/sear in mine. It is < 3# and feels great. I made my own over travel screw through the factory trigger.

[10ga]

Shipped off the trigger to Brimstone today, I will let you know how the trigger works when I get it back. I appreciate the advice and help...............10ga

Edited November 9, 2013 by 10ga

[gomer pyle]

from my understanding(i don't have a 10/22 to compare it to) my magnum research 10/22 trigger group is the same as a ruger 10/22. does anyone know for sure? i am thinking about a kidd single stage trigger

[Guest Broomhead]

Can you post a couple pictures of the Magnum Research trigger group, like showing the guts inside?

Edited November 10, 2013 by Broomhead

[graycrait]

I've looked at photos online of the MR 1022 clones and I have seen both the metal ones marked "empire" and the poly ones. I'm gonna guess that MR uses OEM parts that appear on the Ruger.  I looked over at rimfirecentral and I didn't see anything that disputes MR just uses OEM trigger groups/housings. 

[10ga]

Got my trigger back today from Brimstone and I love it. Came out to a hair over 2.5 lbs and it's smooth as silk. I really appreciate the heads up on Brimstone and I'm getting ready to box up my AR trigger and send it to them.