Ruger 77 Mk.II Triggers
Any opinions on the Basix aftermarket trigger for the Mk.II?
I'm still leary of Timney quality control and customer service.
Other options?
Thanks,
I'm still leary of Timney quality control and customer service.
Other options?
Thanks,
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Personally, I have NEVER had any problems with TIMNEY's triggers. If you are truly opposed to them, take your rifle to a compitent gunsmith for a trigger job on the factory trigger. Best 0 -
I too never had any problem with Timney or RB on my rifles. Two years ago I installed a spec-tech trigger for my Ruger 77 MKII in .338. It is currently set at 2.5 pounds and am very pleased with it thus far.
http://www.spec-tech-industries.com/triggers.html
Good luck and happy safe shooting/hunting.
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RCrosby,
I will point out that there is a difference in observations between an individual putting in 10 or 15 triggers in their lifetime as opposed to those who use several hundred a year.
There was a period of time where Timney Triggers were a problem from both standpoints. QC was a nightmare resulting in a 100% failure of one complete order of 10 triggers. Customer service was sadly lacking so we just went around them to the top to get results. We had to stop using their products for a period of time.
Fortunately this period has ended and Timney is back on the track both in production and QC. I still don't bother their CS because I have other folks to discuss problems with. Some of the new triggers are actually pretty good. I can't speak for the ones used for Rugers specifically but a couple other models are nice. I do object to their current pricing schedule as it seems to mimic the other top-of-the-line custom trigger manufacturers without being at the top or custom. It's another example of overpriced/under delivered.
Given my druthers, I'd probably run the Rifle Basix if I had to do something with a Ruger. I'm not a fan of investment casting for some parts but on a small scale consumer product it will function fine. Remember to call the manufacturer if your run into problems when it comes time to do the tuning.
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Timneys are probably fine if you are a smith and/or have machine tools. They are a major time consumer for a guy installing one or two. If you use Timney get a smith to install, filing down the lump the safety rides over can ruin your whole day buy consuming your whole day. 0 -
I have 2 Ruger 77 Hawkeyes with timney triggers. Of course I had a gunsmith install and tune them, and they are a very nice improvement over the factory trigger. I don't know all the ins and outs of the various triggers, only that the 2 that I have I like very well. 0 -
Thanks, All,
I'll let you know what I end up with.
For the time being I'm carrying on with the factory trigger, overtravel stop screw and lighter spring. Not bad, but not up to the Shilen (I think) aftermarket trigger on my .308 Forester.0 -
It takes a good trigger smith to do the geometry change on the sear surfaces with a jig, to get rid of the extra sear engagement. I have a jig I made to do that with, and with the proper spring, and an over travel set screw, the factory trigger can be made to be great. But you have to find someone to do it for you, as for the liability end of things, it is just for myself and friends.
The Timneys are better than ever, and I installed one of their triggers in my 10-22 not long ago. While it is not a JARD by any means, it will do well against some of the kits by Volquartsen, and some of the others.
I do encourage that a gunsmith do the installation if you have any doubts.
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I've had many Rugers over four decades and have never had one with a half decent trigger straight out of the box. I have always had to purchase Timney triggers to fix them up so I can hit the target I am aiming at. Sorry Mr. Ruger but I have now discovered Tikka T3 Lite and have replaced all Rugers with these. They have adjustable triggers and a better feel on the shoulder and removable magazines available in two capacities. 0
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