Ruger No.1 Trigger?

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Saltydog235

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Anyone know of an aftermarket that's decent? Any 2 stage set types? The one complaint that I have on the one I got is that the trigger is heavy and doesn't break as cleanly as other rifles that I own.
 
The only one I know of is this one -

http://www.eabco.com/Ruger04.html

While the quality is supposed to be top-notch, the price is correspondingly high.

I had a gunsmith with No. 1 experience "work over" the factory triggers for $100 per rifle. Result was a crisp 3 lb trigger.

The Kepplinger set triggers are recommended to be installed by a gunsmith.
 
I installed a Keplinger set trigger on my Ruger and it's really nice. You push the trigger forward to set it. These triggers have a light and crisp release but the trigger also jumps away from your trigger finger when it goes off so if you hold the rifle in a way that trigger pressure is part of your hold, the sudden release of trigger pressure can cause you to shift your aim. Also, a set trigger has its own lock time which is added to the rifle's lock time increasing the total lock time. This is likely why set triggers have gone out of fashion with serious target rifles.

Speaking of set triggers, I looked at a display of Savages "accu-trigger" and it seems like they re-invented the set trigger.
 
I installed a Keplinger set trigger on my Ruger and it's really nice. You push the trigger forward to set it. These triggers have a light and crisp release but the trigger also jumps away from your trigger finger when it goes off so if you hold the rifle in a way that trigger pressure is part of your hold, the sudden release of trigger pressure can cause you to shift your aim. Also, a set trigger has its own lock time which is added to the rifle's lock time increasing the total lock time. This is likely why set triggers have gone out of fashion with serious target rifles.
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In addition, set triggers release the sear by whacking it with a hammer, which sets up more vibration/movement than moving the trigger out of the way and just letting the sear drop.

Speaking of set triggers, I looked at a display of Savages "accu-trigger" and it seems like they re-invented the set trigger.
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I don't see how. The accu-trigger is a conventional trigger with a light trigger pull. The accu-release insert acts as a safety net in the event that the sear is jarred loose. It doesn't work at all like a set trigger.

http://www.savagearms.com/accuracy/accutrigger/
 
So, the factory triggers do allow for some work to be done on them? I looked at the Kepplinger and was intrigued but I'm so use to a standard trigger that I'd be a little uncomfortable with one in the stand. I have most of my rifles set at about 2lbs or so but the No.1 has to be at least 5 or 6 before the break.
 
I don't see anything wrong with a 5 or 6 lb trigger pull on a big game rifle, if it is clean. My Ruger No1 (and all three of my No.3s) have an adjustable factory trigger. Doesn't yours?
 
I guess I should clarify that I find the factory trigger to be somewhat harsh ie it doesn't break like the perverbial glass rod. Heavy trigger pull would be fine if that were what I was use to but my BSA, Sako, and both Model 10's that I will primarily hunt with are all set at around 2lbs. I want the No.1 to be as close to that as possible and if the factory trigger can be tuned and firmed up then that would be wonderful, if not I'd be inclined to replace it. BTW is a 7mmMag.
 
I've handled a #1 Tropical that had an excellent trigger. It was the stock parts worked over for about a #2 lb pull. Seemed kinda light for a .458, but it wasn't mine.
 
I don't see anything wrong with a 5 or 6 lb trigger pull on a big game rifle, if it is clean. My Ruger No1 (and all three of my No.3s) have an adjustable factory trigger. Doesn't yours?
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No, I don't believe it does. I think the Moyers is a clone of the old adjustable (3 screw) version, but I don't think the newer #1 is adjustable from factory.

My 2006 version breaks clean at about 4 lbs. No complaints from me.
 
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