Trigger Adjustment on Ruger #1?

Kevin Rohrer · February 26, 2011, 09:16 AM

I just picked up a #1B in .204 Ruger for future PD extermination, and it came w/ a heavy trigger. Is the trigger-pull user-adjustable via a screw, or is it something I'll need a gunsmith to change?

**44 AMP** · February 26, 2011, 01:19 PM

Older Ruger No.1s and all the No.3s had a couple allen head screws in the trigger, so were user adjustable. Don't know about the new ones, but if your trigger doesn't have screws, then it's not easily adjustable. I think Ruger changed it a few years back to either an inside the action adjustment, or none (except by gunsmithing).

My No.1 has the screws, but its older, blued, and .375 H&H.

Hopefully someone who knows more will be along soon....

Scorch · February 26, 2011, 01:20 PM

No, the trigger on a #1 is not user adjustable beyond the mostly ineffective trigger spring tension screw. Get a gunsmith to fix it. Someone used to make an aftermarket trigger for the #1, but I can't remember who.

jaguarxk120 · February 26, 2011, 01:36 PM

There are triggers out there for the No.1, Moyers, Kepplinger, and Canjar (set).

I have the Canjar set trigger on the varment No. 1, works great.

Scorch · February 26, 2011, 02:30 PM

Kepplinger, that's the one I was trying to remember! Thanks jaguarxk120! Moyer is a drop-in replacement, pretty nice triiger. BTW, Canjar is no longer in business, and AFAIK their triggers are no longer available (anyone have info to the contrary?).

Clark · February 28, 2011, 08:46 PM

I put a Keplinger set trigger in my 223 Ruger #1.
The improved geometry meant I never needed to use the set feature.

I lost that Ruger #1 223 and got another one.

I realized last time that a fairly simple trigger mod would get me all I need, and did not buy another Keplinger trigger.

I think Old Man Ruger left behind a trigger puzzle.
The reward is a better trigger for very little work.

February 26, 2011, 01:19 PM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,846	Older Ruger No.1s and all the No.3s had a couple allen head screws in the trigger, so were user adjustable. Don't know about the new ones, but if your trigger doesn't have screws, then it's not easily adjustable. I think Ruger changed it a few years back to either an inside the action adjustment, or none (except by gunsmithing). My No.1 has the screws, but its older, blued, and .375 H&H. Hopefully someone who knows more will be along soon.... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

February 26, 2011, 01:20 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	No, the trigger on a #1 is not user adjustable beyond the mostly ineffective trigger spring tension screw. Get a gunsmith to fix it. Someone used to make an aftermarket trigger for the #1, but I can't remember who. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 26, 2011, 02:30 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Kepplinger, that's the one I was trying to remember! Thanks jaguarxk120! Moyer is a drop-in replacement, pretty nice triiger. BTW, Canjar is no longer in business, and AFAIK their triggers are no longer available (anyone have info to the contrary?). __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 26, 2011, 09:16 AM	#1
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	Trigger Adjustment on Ruger #1? I just picked up a #1B in .204 Ruger for future PD extermination, and it came w/ a heavy trigger. Is the trigger-pull user-adjustable via a screw, or is it something I'll need a gunsmith to change? __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

February 26, 2011, 01:36 PM	#4
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	There are triggers out there for the No.1, Moyers, Kepplinger, and Canjar (set). I have the Canjar set trigger on the varment No. 1, works great.