Timney trigger

NHSHOOTER · December 29, 2012, 01:58 PM

I am thinking of putting a timney trigger on my model 77 ruger hawkeye, any of you guys have any experience with these triggers? How are they to install? Do I need to take it to a gunsmith? It says it comes "without safety" means I utilize the one thats there?
Any help would be appreciated..Thanks

oneoldsap · December 29, 2012, 02:37 PM

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oneoldsap · December 29, 2012, 02:38 PM

Yes the stock safety remains on the rifle as it's part of the receiver ! I haven't installed a Timney on a Hawkeye yet , but it should be a real simple operation . There may be some minor fitting , to insure that the safety functions with the new trigger . At least that's the deal with the MK IIs and the Moyers trigger ! Safety First , Last and always !

NHSHOOTER · December 29, 2012, 02:38 PM

I have yet to decide on a certain trigger, I know I want a adjustable, is the Moyer's a good trigger?

MrBorland · December 29, 2012, 02:46 PM

I installed one on a CZ550. Great trigger - clean break, right at 3lbs. A big improvement over the factory trigger. Easy to install, too.

The the fly in the ointment with mine was, in fact, the safety: It utilized the factory safety, but once the round was chambered, and the bolt closed, it couldn't be engaged. It could be engaged before closing the bolt, so something likely needed a little fitting. I ended up selling the rifle to finance another, and never did figure out what needed fitting.

oneoldsap · December 29, 2012, 02:49 PM

I don't know if the Moyers is still on the market or not . I thought the Hawkeyes had an adjustable trigger . Yes the Moyers is adjustable !

oneoldsap · December 29, 2012, 02:51 PM

With the Moyers , the top of the trigger lever has to be filed a little to allow the safety to clear the trigger .

solocam72 · December 29, 2012, 02:56 PM

I put a jard trigger in a ruger m77 17hmr and it was very simple, I have sevearal timney triggers and have worked with them a lot over the years and IMO they are as good as it gets for the money! I have had jewel triggers that broke no better than a timney and costed twice as much or more! Go timney and you will have a VERY VERY good trigger for a lifetime and a company that proudly stands behind there product and will take care of you. The jard I put in the M77 was nice but it was set at ounces for bench rest target only, I have no other experience than that with , I've read reviews that weren't great about the jard? Go timney

603Country · December 29, 2012, 05:25 PM

I bought a Ruger Hawkeye a year or two ago. The trigger was Ok, but not great, so I took the rifle to a gunsmith who took 10 minutes of my time and $10 of my money (a bargain, in my view) to replace the trigger assembly spring with a lighter spring. That took the pull weight down to a hair over 2 pounds. That was a definite improvement. But...I had the urge for an aftermarket trigger, so I ordered a Timney. The instructions were clear and understandable and with a bit of filing (per the directions) I had it installed in 20 or 30 minutes. I could've gone faster, but since it was the first time I'd done it, I went slow and careful. Then I had to take a little material off the inside of the stock to give clearance to the trigger assembly. That was pretty easy. Then I fiddled with pull weights and springs and decided that the Ruger spring with the Timney trigger was the best combination. It's really a great trigger.

December 29, 2012, 01:58 PM	#1
NHSHOOTER Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 32	Timney trigger I am thinking of putting a timney trigger on my model 77 ruger hawkeye, any of you guys have any experience with these triggers? How are they to install? Do I need to take it to a gunsmith? It says it comes "without safety" means I utilize the one thats there? Any help would be appreciated..Thanks

December 29, 2012, 02:37 PM	#2
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	double posted Last edited by oneoldsap; December 29, 2012 at 02:47 PM. Reason: DP

December 29, 2012, 02:38 PM	#3
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	Yes the stock safety remains on the rifle as it's part of the receiver ! I haven't installed a Timney on a Hawkeye yet , but it should be a real simple operation . There may be some minor fitting , to insure that the safety functions with the new trigger . At least that's the deal with the MK IIs and the Moyers trigger ! Safety First , Last and always !

December 29, 2012, 02:46 PM	#5
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Posts: 1,418	I installed one on a CZ550. Great trigger - clean break, right at 3lbs. A big improvement over the factory trigger. Easy to install, too. The the fly in the ointment with mine was, in fact, the safety: It utilized the factory safety, but once the round was chambered, and the bolt closed, it couldn't be engaged. It could be engaged before closing the bolt, so something likely needed a little fitting. I ended up selling the rifle to finance another, and never did figure out what needed fitting.

December 29, 2012, 02:49 PM	#6
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	I don't know if the Moyers is still on the market or not . I thought the Hawkeyes had an adjustable trigger . Yes the Moyers is adjustable !

December 29, 2012, 02:51 PM	#7
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	With the Moyers , the top of the trigger lever has to be filed a little to allow the safety to clear the trigger .

December 29, 2012, 02:56 PM	#8
solocam72 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 221	I put a jard trigger in a ruger m77 17hmr and it was very simple, I have sevearal timney triggers and have worked with them a lot over the years and IMO they are as good as it gets for the money! I have had jewel triggers that broke no better than a timney and costed twice as much or more! Go timney and you will have a VERY VERY good trigger for a lifetime and a company that proudly stands behind there product and will take care of you. The jard I put in the M77 was nice but it was set at ounces for bench rest target only, I have no other experience than that with , I've read reviews that weren't great about the jard? Go timney

December 29, 2012, 05:25 PM	#9
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 1,713	I bought a Ruger Hawkeye a year or two ago. The trigger was Ok, but not great, so I took the rifle to a gunsmith who took 10 minutes of my time and $10 of my money (a bargain, in my view) to replace the trigger assembly spring with a lighter spring. That took the pull weight down to a hair over 2 pounds. That was a definite improvement. But...I had the urge for an aftermarket trigger, so I ordered a Timney. The instructions were clear and understandable and with a bit of filing (per the directions) I had it installed in 20 or 30 minutes. I could've gone faster, but since it was the first time I'd done it, I went slow and careful. Then I had to take a little material off the inside of the stock to give clearance to the trigger assembly. That was pretty easy. Then I fiddled with pull weights and springs and decided that the Ruger spring with the Timney trigger was the best combination. It's really a great trigger.