Marlin 30-.30 Trigger

RGDZorro · June 12, 2001, 05:47 PM

Bought my Marlin 30-.30 336CS used, shoots great except for a heavy trigger pull, feels like its over 7 to 8 lbs, but it breaks very clean. How difficult is it to do a trigger job on it? Where can I get the info to do something like this myself? It doesn't seem practicle to spend alot of bucks to have a pro do it since I didn't pay that much for the rifle in the first place. Would appreciate any help, thanks.

George Stringer · June 13, 2001, 07:23 AM

RGD, there are 2 subjects that I don't give advice on. Trigger work and loading data. The trigger can be reworked but I recommend you let a smith do it. George

Paul B. · June 17, 2001, 05:49 PM

Zorro. I most strongly second George's advice. Triggers are for the inexperienced to be messed with. Don't find any gunsmith, find a good one. Messed up triggers cause AD's and we don't need those.
Paul B,

James K · June 17, 2001, 08:21 PM

I'll third the advice, but before doing anything, drop a little good gun oil down in front of the hammer. If the gun is dry, you might be surprised.

Jim

snakedan · June 20, 2001, 12:53 PM

I have an 1895 .45-70. I lightened the trigger considerably by replacing the stock Marlin spring with a stock Ruger Super Blackhawk mainspring cut down to approximately the same length as the Marlin's. Because the Ruger spring is smaller in diameter, I used a small washer at the rear of the spring to give it a flat fit with the retainer. There have been no ignition failures.

June 12, 2001, 05:47 PM	#1
RGDZorro Member Join Date: September 14, 2000 Posts: 59	Marlin 30-.30 Trigger Bought my Marlin 30-.30 336CS used, shoots great except for a heavy trigger pull, feels like its over 7 to 8 lbs, but it breaks very clean. How difficult is it to do a trigger job on it? Where can I get the info to do something like this myself? It doesn't seem practicle to spend alot of bucks to have a pro do it since I didn't pay that much for the rifle in the first place. Would appreciate any help, thanks.

June 17, 2001, 05:49 PM	#3
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,801	Zorro. I most strongly second George's advice. Triggers are for the inexperienced to be messed with. Don't find any gunsmith, find a good one. Messed up triggers cause AD's and we don't need those. Paul B, __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

June 13, 2001, 07:23 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	RGD, there are 2 subjects that I don't give advice on. Trigger work and loading data. The trigger can be reworked but I recommend you let a smith do it. George

June 17, 2001, 08:21 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I'll third the advice, but before doing anything, drop a little good gun oil down in front of the hammer. If the gun is dry, you might be surprised. Jim

June 20, 2001, 12:53 PM	#5
snakedan Member Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: Tennessee Posts: 27	I have an 1895 .45-70. I lightened the trigger considerably by replacing the stock Marlin spring with a stock Ruger Super Blackhawk mainspring cut down to approximately the same length as the Marlin's. Because the Ruger spring is smaller in diameter, I used a small washer at the rear of the spring to give it a flat fit with the retainer. There have been no ignition failures.