I want to replace the factory trigger on my Ruger M-77 (tang safety). What is recommended by the experts out there?

Thanks

Your options are Timney, Moyers (I think), and finding someone to rework the factory trigger. I don't know of any other trigger makers for the original Ruger 77. - Dan

Thx Dan,

I plan on ordering a Timney today.

I received the trigger and attempted to install it on my .257. No way, no how, could I get the bolt into the action. It appears that the bolt stop is not dropping far enough now to allow it to enter the action.

Any thoughts?

Yep, Based on what you wrote I recommend calling Timney. They will install the trigger for you for a few bucks. It's well worth the investment if you're not familiar with trigger installation and don't have anyone to show you how. I've installed two timneys and both were considerable work for a supposed easy installation. I have the tools and some experience with triggers. They have to be right...no exceptions.

Ted Blackburn makes a much better trigger than Timney and the trigger sits back in the trigger guard where it is supposed to be..but it costs a bit more...

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And how much is "a bit more"? Just curious. - Dan

I've never seen an old Ruger trigger that *needed* replacement. They're adjustable and of very good material. You can make them more consistant by re-reaming (cardide needed) the pivot holes in the housing and trigger, but that's about the limit of the improvement.

BTW-- The bolt stop is on the left side and has nothing to do with the trigger.......no slam, but it seems you need a *gunsmith* not a trigger.

JBelk

On the right side of the receiver is a flat piece of metal that protudes thru the action that rises when the safety is engaged. This is what I was referring to as a "bolt stop". The pice you are referring to I would call a bolt release.

I do agree that I need a gunsmith. I am going to take the rifle to Timney and have their expert install the trigger. I had a friend of mine attempt the install with similar results.

JPB,
You may be correct, I hadn't given that a consideration, just took it for granite..thanks for the heads up...in wich case I would get a Timney and re-grind that ugly a$$ cast trigger to look like a mausers.

GlenB--

Firearms nomenclature can be confusing.

The leaf you refer to is a bolt *lock*. The Bolt *stop* is on the left side.

Most of the time the parts are named after the verb, or action, of the part. I've never figured out why some revolvers have a "hand" and others a "pawl" though.

But the bolt *stop* also *releases* the bolt for removal... So is it the bolt stop or bolt release?

Best,
Joe

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So, is it the bolt stop or bolt release?

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It depends on the position.

The weird one is the Galesi pocket pistols. The striker is also the firing pin.....which turns into an ejector when the slide comes back.

I still want to know why a blackberry is red when it's green.

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