I have heard that it is possible to have a double-set trigger installed on a Ruger No. 1. In examining the lever/trigger guard assembly on the No. 1, I regarded the space in that mechanism to be too limited for this, and thought it only possible to use a single-set like the Canjar on the No. 1.

Anyone know of such a modification for the No. 1 or anyone who does this?

The Ruger No.1 has a adjustable trigger for trigger pull, so why would you need a set trigger system. I have two No.1 and they are set to 3.5 and 2.5 lbs. Great shooters, and have been some of my favorite rifles.

TCdave, How old are your No.1's?
My oldest No.1 was made in 1979 and the trigger is not adjustable nor are the newer ones.
I know Ruger at one time used a trigger that was simular to the Moyers trigger and ajdusting that trigger was possible.

My No.1s are early, 70 and 72, both are adjustible

It seems to me that set triggers are neither convenient nor safe. Besides, they seem to make noise when being set.

I do not see those good Moyers triggers any longer at Brownell's. Maybe there is an alternative out there.

Up to and including series prefix 132-### the trigger had 3 adjustments, after that only 2 - weight of pull & backlash.

My Kepplinger 'single-set' trigger is sweet, and quiet.

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Bad Ass Wallace

My Ruger#1 25-06 has three adjustment screws. Two are in the trigger. One adjusts the over travel the other the trigger return spring, which when lightened will reduce the trigger weight to some extend but not enough to make much difference to the pull weight.

The third screw is inside and adjusts the sear engagement. That is the one that changes the weight of pull. I found the sear notch in the hammer to be quite rough and stoned it until smooth.

Care must be taken to keep the notch straight and square. This will greatly improve the trigger action together with sear engagement.

The #3 action does not have that third screw and the trigger can only be improved with stoning the hammer notch.

This of course entails the complete take down of the action, main spring,ejector and trigger linkage, to get the hammer out.

I have been thinking about one of those Kepplinger single set triggers, but my adjusted
triggers are quite nice and crispy, the 25-06 at 32oz and the 375 Win at 35oz.

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Originally posted by tcdave:
The Ruger No.1 has a adjustable trigger for trigger pull, so why would you need a set trigger system. I have two No.1 and they are set to 3.5 and 2.5 lbs. Great shooters, and have been some of my favorite rifles.

I have some old No. 1's, and their triggers are indeed adjustable, and are quite satisfactory. I also have some more recent ones, and these have redesigned, "lawyer-proof"?? triggers that have never "felt right". The reason I'd like a double-set is that, for me at least, a good DST is the ultimate hunting trigger if one is willing to spend the time it takes to learn how to use it corrctly. If one is not willing to do this, then a single-stage trigger is better (and safer!)

Double-set triggers are plenty safe, if you know how to use one! If not, they can be dangerous, but firearms themselves are dangerous. You have to be willing to learn how to use any gun before you go out to shoot it!