Ruger M77 MkII trigger

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07 April 2021, 16:46

ledvm

Ruger M77 MkII trigger

I traded for an older but like new compact M77 MkII in .308 W.

I mounted my testing target scope on it and am going to shoot it a bit to see if it will shoot good enough to keep.

Provided it does...the trigger is pretty heavy on it. It is not really creepy and does not have a lot of over travel...just heavy. I don’t have a scale but it is noticeably heavy.

What is the best solution to lighten? I have never really messed with Ruger rifles before.

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07 April 2021, 18:06

Toomany Tools

Replacing the factory trigger with a Timney adjustable is the easiest way to improve it.

07 April 2021, 20:11

tsturm

quote:
Originally posted by Toomany Tools:
Replacing the factory trigger with a Timney adjustable is the easiest way to improve it.

07 April 2021, 22:01

Fury01

http://erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/c1_p1.html

Nothing easier than this on new ruger triggers. A touch of stone if you want it better. Instructions on the site.

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08 April 2021, 05:08

jeffeosso

i use these triggers on savages, but assume they will work well on Rugers

https://riflebasix.com/product...77-trigger-ru-mk-ll/

but a new spring, and a little stoning, the 77s shoot well

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

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08 April 2021, 05:50

p dog shooter

I put spec tec triggers in mine they work well

08 April 2021, 18:25

ledvm

I will shoot it and see if it blows my dress up. If so looks like a new trigger is the way to go. I have heard good things about those Rifle Basix triggers...are they way cheaper than a Timney...which seems the gold standard?

Also...there are a lot of people who swear by just changing the spring.

09 April 2021, 03:01

jeffeosso

I haven't had to do anything but spring and stone a ruger 77 trigger to be happy with a hunting rifle

09 April 2021, 03:44

Bobster

Agree. That's all they need. We cut a coil off the stock and stone. Easy to get three crisp pounds w/o creep.

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
I haven't had to do anything but spring and stone a ruger 77 trigger to be happy with a hunting rifle

21 July 2021, 19:15

dwcars

quote:
Originally posted by Toomany Tools:
Replacing the factory trigger with a Timney adjustable is the easiest way to improve it.

Agree 100%. I had a Timney installed in mine and the improvement was very rewarding~!

21 July 2021, 19:24

Steve E.

I admit I'm lazy so I just put a Timney on mine and love it.

Steve......