Ruger 77 trigger

fairview mick · October 21, 2012, 07:40 PM

I have a Ruger, 77 in caliber .338. I would give the trigger about a low C-. Has anyone used an aftermarket trigger in one of these Rugers, and if so, what kind, and does it take a gunsmith to install it?
Thanks
Mickey

Brian Pfleuger · October 21, 2012, 07:49 PM

I have a Jard, Inc trigger on my M77.

I bought the 1 pound trigger, as its purely a target/varmint gun. The actual pull weight is 13 ounces.

Installing it is very easy, no gunsmith required. The most you might have to do is sand a bit off the bottom of the safety to make it fit right. Took me maybe 15 minutes to install.

The only caution is to read the instructions thoroughly and look at the trigger carefully as the adjustment screws can be installed backwards and then you can't adjust them.

Scorch · October 21, 2012, 08:48 PM

The Rifle Basix trigger is quick and easy to install and gives very good results.

scoutman · October 22, 2012, 06:46 AM

http://www.scoutrifle.org/index.php?board=49.0

dahermit · October 22, 2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

I have a Ruger, 77 in caliber .338. I would give the trigger about a low C-. Has anyone used an aftermarket trigger in one of these Rugers, and if so, what kind, and does it take a gunsmith to install it?

Which version of the Ruger 77? The original with tang safety, the Mark II's, or one of the new ones? All three had different triggers.

603Country · October 22, 2012, 09:21 AM

I put a Timney on my Ruger 77 Hawkeye. It was pretty easy to do and I love the new trigger. I think it cost me about $100.

warbirdlover · October 22, 2012, 10:44 AM

Here's your answer. Easy to put in. (Took me about 5 minutes).

http://www.erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i22.html

4sixteen · October 22, 2012, 01:44 PM

Went with the Jard trigger kit for my M77 Mark II RSI .308 Win. DIY, easy to install. Wow! So much better!

fairview mick · October 23, 2012, 06:30 AM

Thanks for all the help.
Mickey

FrankenMauser · October 23, 2012, 07:59 PM

I put a Timney sear and trigger in my 77 Mk II.
It took about 45 minutes to fit, but I was filing, stoning, and checking fit very slowly.

For my tastes, the Timney springs were actually too light. So, I put the factory trigger/sear spring back in with the Timney parts. With the Timney parts and Ruger spring, trigger pull is around 3.5 lbs (WAG), crisp, and clean.

Mucho bueno!

I went with the Timney, because all fitting is done on the new parts - not the existing safety. So, if I want to put the factory trigger and sear back in the rifle, they drop-in with no safety concerns (other than function checking).

Colorado Redneck · October 23, 2012, 08:07 PM

I had a local gunsmith do a trigger job on a Ruger 77 MK ii. It turned out fantastic. It won't need tuning, as the pull is a shade over 3 lbs. and it breaks nice and clean. Another alternative. Cost $100.

sc928porsche · October 23, 2012, 08:10 PM

Timeny has been making triggers for many decades. They make a product that is very difficult to beat. The triggers are adjustable for both trigger pull and overtravel. Triggers are always crisp with no creep. Easy to install and little to no "smithing" involved.

603Country · October 24, 2012, 09:16 AM

Frankenmauser's comment reminded me that I did the same thing, in that I used the new trigger but didn't use that new spring. I just swapped springs around till I got it the way I wanted it. Easy to do.

October 21, 2012, 07:40 PM	#1
fairview mick Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Location: North Olmsted Posts: 795	Ruger 77 trigger I have a Ruger, 77 in caliber .338. I would give the trigger about a low C-. Has anyone used an aftermarket trigger in one of these Rugers, and if so, what kind, and does it take a gunsmith to install it? Thanks Mickey __________________ 90% of my hard earned money went to Hot women, fast bikes and guns. THE REST I WASTED!!!!! Mickey-NRA life member

October 21, 2012, 08:48 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	The Rifle Basix trigger is quick and easy to install and gives very good results. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 22, 2012, 06:46 AM	#4
scoutman Member Join Date: September 20, 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 56	http://www.scoutrifle.org/index.php?board=49.0 __________________ If you can get closer, get closer; if you can get steadier, get steadier.-Jeff Cooper

October 23, 2012, 06:30 AM	#9
fairview mick Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Location: North Olmsted Posts: 795	Ruger trigger answers Thanks for all the help. Mickey __________________ 90% of my hard earned money went to Hot women, fast bikes and guns. THE REST I WASTED!!!!! Mickey-NRA life member

October 23, 2012, 07:59 PM	#10
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,421	I put a Timney sear and trigger in my 77 Mk II. It took about 45 minutes to fit, but I was filing, stoning, and checking fit very slowly. For my tastes, the Timney springs were actually too light. So, I put the factory trigger/sear spring back in with the Timney parts. With the Timney parts and Ruger spring, trigger pull is around 3.5 lbs (WAG), crisp, and clean. Mucho bueno! I went with the Timney, because all fitting is done on the new parts - not the existing safety. So, if I want to put the factory trigger and sear back in the rifle, they drop-in with no safety concerns (other than function checking). __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

October 21, 2012, 07:49 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I have a Jard, Inc trigger on my M77. I bought the 1 pound trigger, as its purely a target/varmint gun. The actual pull weight is 13 ounces. Installing it is very easy, no gunsmith required. The most you might have to do is sand a bit off the bottom of the safety to make it fit right. Took me maybe 15 minutes to install. The only caution is to read the instructions thoroughly and look at the trigger carefully as the adjustment screws can be installed backwards and then you can't adjust them.

October 22, 2012, 09:21 AM	#6
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,996	I put a Timney on my Ruger 77 Hawkeye. It was pretty easy to do and I love the new trigger. I think it cost me about $100.

October 22, 2012, 10:44 AM	#7
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,324	Here's your answer. Easy to put in. (Took me about 5 minutes). http://www.erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i22.html

October 22, 2012, 01:44 PM	#8
4sixteen Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2009 Location: Up North Posts: 145	Went with the Jard trigger kit for my M77 Mark II RSI .308 Win. DIY, easy to install. Wow! So much better!

October 23, 2012, 08:07 PM	#11
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	I had a local gunsmith do a trigger job on a Ruger 77 MK ii. It turned out fantastic. It won't need tuning, as the pull is a shade over 3 lbs. and it breaks nice and clean. Another alternative. Cost $100.

October 23, 2012, 08:10 PM	#12
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	Timeny has been making triggers for many decades. They make a product that is very difficult to beat. The triggers are adjustable for both trigger pull and overtravel. Triggers are always crisp with no creep. Easy to install and little to no "smithing" involved. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

October 24, 2012, 09:16 AM	#13
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,996	Frankenmauser's comment reminded me that I did the same thing, in that I used the new trigger but didn't use that new spring. I just swapped springs around till I got it the way I wanted it. Easy to do.

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