October 22, 2017, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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TC Hawkin 50 cal
when I set the double set trigger and pull it there is a slight click noise then I have to pull it a bit more for the gun to shoot. Is this a problem or an adjustment or what ? Other wise the gun is like brand new with an excellent stock and barrel with a nice shiny bore. The owner says he shot it very little. He is including round balls, patches, patch lube, a new possibles leather bag and a round ball bag, short starter, wire brush, cleaning jag etc. Does $350.00 for everything sound like a good deal ?
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October 22, 2017, 04:37 PM | #2 |
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The (click) that you hear and feel is normal, it's the set trigger becoming engaged. $350.00 seems a fair price, but only if it is a factory built rifle, you
can check that by looking at the serial number. If there is a letter (K) before the serial number, it would be a kit rifle. Factory built rifles have a life time warranty where as kit rifles do not.
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October 22, 2017, 04:43 PM | #3 |
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One "click" [one the rear set trigger] is the norm.
Question for the OP: are there actually 2 clicks on your rear tigger ? . Last edited by mehavey; October 22, 2017 at 04:53 PM. |
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October 22, 2017, 06:31 PM | #5 |
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Cock the hammer and pull the rear trigger, when it clicks the front trigger is set for a lighter pull. You can fire it by just using the front trigger but as said it's a harder pull. There's is a screw between the triggers you can use to adjust the lightness of the front trigger when it's set.
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October 22, 2017, 06:36 PM | #6 |
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I set the trigger with the rear trigger and it clicks, then when I pull the front trigger to shoot that is where I hear another slight click and have to pull just a little more for the gun to fire. It like maybe the set trigger is not smoothed out or has a rough spot on the sear. My other double set trigger TC only makes one click when the trigger is set, when I go to shoot it just takes a light touch on the front trigger to fire the gun, no click or notch on the front trigger. I was thinking maybe something in the trigger meganism needs just a touch with a stone or something to smooth it ?
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October 22, 2017, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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My .50 cal TC Hawken works like this; cock the hammer and pull the back trigger (set triggerj until it clicks (sets). Move to the front trigger (hair trigger) gently touch and the gun fires. For a quick shot, one can pull the back trigger through the click and with more back pressure, get the gun to fire. This how it is meant to work.
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October 22, 2017, 07:27 PM | #8 |
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It sounds like the set trigger needs adjusting.
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October 22, 2017, 07:34 PM | #9 |
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the set trigger does need to be adjusted....when my TC Renegade is used with the rear trigger pulled to SET the front trigger....there is no movement....and only a mere touch will drop the hammer
forgive my memory....its been many years since I last adjusted my set triggers...but if I recall....you turn in the set screw between the triggers...a quarter turn at a time....till...pulling the rear trigger fails to set the front trigger...then you screw out to set the sensitivity you want.. with mine I can do this without cocking the hammer Last edited by roashooter; October 22, 2017 at 07:43 PM. |
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See page 43:
https://www.tcarms.com/pdfs/uploads/...ken_Manual.pdf (when in doubt... read the instructions) einstein |
October 22, 2017, 09:40 PM | #11 |
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I've never experienced 2 clicks only one. Maybe your rear trigger isn't set touchy enough? As the front trigger when set & pulled should be near a hair triggers behaviour it having no noticeable trigger creep.
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October 23, 2017, 11:04 AM | #12 |
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Yep...sounds like the 'set' trigger needs adjusted with the adjusting screw.
Also, If the rifle has set for a very long time, its possible the trigger assy could use a cleaning and oiling. |
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October 23, 2017, 01:48 PM | #14 |
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Hawg,
I stand corrected. Your right,the front trigger on my T/C will fire the rifle with or without the back set trigger. |
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I talked to the guy selling it again and he will not budge on the price. He wants 350.00 and I offered 300.00 and he said no. It has been listed for 2 weeks now and he still hasn't sold it. I am going to forget about it. I have a mint condition New Englander that shoots 2" groups and its good enough for me. I just thought it would be nice to have one dressed out in the brass and all. I also have a Cabela's investarms 58 cal carbine that shoots well. Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it.
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October 24, 2017, 07:48 PM | #16 |
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Rebs - if you want something and search enough, you'll get it at the right price. They're not exactly collectible.
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