Winchester modell 88 trigger job ??

CSmith0159 · October 25, 2013, 08:19 PM

I have a Winchester mod. 88 and i'm not happy with the trigger pull. I was told by a gunsmith a few years back that there's not much that can be done with it. Has anyone had any experience with this.

PetahW · October 26, 2013, 11:39 AM

.

Your gunsmith was essentially correct - learn to love it for what it is.

.

James K · October 26, 2013, 03:41 PM

I was able to slick them up a bit, but your gunsmith is essentially correct. As a quick fix, you might try some good gun grease on the engagement surfaces.

Jim

semi_problomatic · October 26, 2013, 04:39 PM

What about an E-Z pull trigger assist?

Otherwise, it can be done...or has been done...buy a few replacement parts for the trigger mechinism and practice on those. Leave the origionals alone so you can put it back together if all else fails.

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/index.php

http://www.nulineguns.com/category_part_65_2_21_65.php

CSmith0159 · October 26, 2013, 06:17 PM

thanks for the reply's i might try semi's idea

Pahoo · October 26, 2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

was able to slick them up a bit, but your gunsmith is essentially correct. As a quick fix, you might try some good gun grease on the engagement surfaces.

I have done a number of trigger jobs, by this method with great results.
I also apply some Gun Slick or Moly grease in those contact areas. ....

Try it and;
Be Safe !!!

308Win88 · February 10, 2014, 10:17 PM

Hello, I just wanted to state that by wrapping a piece of elastic band through the lever and around the trigger, I was able to reduce the pull from 8 to 4 pounds. It doesn't reduce the creep, but it now only takes 4 pounds of pull to make the trigger move.

October 25, 2013, 08:19 PM	#1
CSmith0159 Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2013 Posts: 10	Winchester modell 88 trigger job ?? I have a Winchester mod. 88 and i'm not happy with the trigger pull. I was told by a gunsmith a few years back that there's not much that can be done with it. Has anyone had any experience with this.

October 26, 2013, 04:39 PM	#4
semi_problomatic Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: Ft. Polk Posts: 883	What about an E-Z pull trigger assist? Otherwise, it can be done...or has been done...buy a few replacement parts for the trigger mechinism and practice on those. Leave the origionals alone so you can put it back together if all else fails. http://www.jackfirstgun.com/index.php http://www.nulineguns.com/category_part_65_2_21_65.php __________________ Freedom's just a word. If I'm gonna die for a word, my word is jello... Last edited by semi_problomatic; October 26, 2013 at 04:48 PM.

February 10, 2014, 10:17 PM	#7
308Win88 Junior Member Join Date: February 5, 2014 Posts: 1	Hello, I just wanted to state that by wrapping a piece of elastic band through the lever and around the trigger, I was able to reduce the pull from 8 to 4 pounds. It doesn't reduce the creep, but it now only takes 4 pounds of pull to make the trigger move. Last edited by 308Win88; February 10, 2014 at 11:21 PM.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

October 26, 2013, 11:39 AM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Your gunsmith was essentially correct - learn to love it for what it is. .

October 26, 2013, 03:41 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I was able to slick them up a bit, but your gunsmith is essentially correct. As a quick fix, you might try some good gun grease on the engagement surfaces. Jim

October 26, 2013, 06:17 PM	#5
CSmith0159 Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2013 Posts: 10	thanks for the reply's i might try semi's idea