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Ruger No. 1 trigger adjustment

PA Shootist
I have an approximately 1982 vintage Ruger No. 1-B in 6mm Remington. It is actaully a beauty, well-finished, gorgeous wood and with the just-right handloads is consistently sub-minute-of-angle from a bench. The trigger bugs me a little though; the trigger pull gauge shows letoff at about 4 lbs. 8 oz., fairly consistently, but there is a creep before let-off.

There are two Allen-head screws in the trigger. I don't have the manual any more. Does anyone know about these adjustments? Any chance the creep could be reduced or eliminated with these adjustment screws? Anything inherently lurking to make trouble when trying? Maybe I should just be very happy as is...
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  • gruntled
    The manual is of no use. It reads;

    This precision trigger has been carefully adjusted at the factory and permanenty secured. Do not alter any factory setting! You can creat an unsafe condition and the rifle may fire unexpectedly, or not fire at all.

    Note: All manuals for Ruger products are available for free on request. You should be able to order them on their website.
    I just checked & I couldn't find how to order them but you can download them.
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  • Jim Rehm
    The early #1's had 3 trigger adjustment screws. Two are visible in the trigger. The front one is an over travel stop and the rear one is spring loaded to set pull weight. The third screw is only accessible by removing the butt stock. This one goes through a projection on the rear of the trigger and bears against the sear. This is part # S-56 as shown in early owners manuals. At some point the lawyers had this adjustment and projection removed. Sear engagement can be seen and judged by partially opening the lever and observing the hammer/sear contact. Note that the safety should be in the "off" position as it cams the hammer away from the sear in the "safe" position. If you are fortunate enough to have the 3 adjustment model it can be adjusted for virtually no creep. If the sear engagement is decreased the upper rear leg of the sear (part # S-23) which contacts the saftey button must be reduced slightly to allow the safety to operate.
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  • PA Shootist
    Thanks, Jim Rehm! You spelled out exactly what I wanted to know. I can't wait now to see if my rifle is the "older model" with the depth of sear engagement adjustment. I can work with a trigger pull that takes a few pounds, but the creep makes it tough for me to get a good clean break in the field. And a little less poundage won't hurt, though I don't want any hunting rifles less than about three pounds. I normally go to great lengths to make sure the trigger won't bump or jar to release. Safety first! After the holiday bustle, off comes the buttstock to see what I have; I don't know if my vintage is the before- or after- lawyer version. Again, I appreciate the tips!
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