10/22 trigger pull

[VA Shooter]

Does anyone know the how many Lbs of trigger pull out of the box the 10/22 has? Mine is 6 yrs old and it seems very stiff.

 

[wizofwas]

IIRC it's 8-10 lbs.

wiz

 

[gunman42782]

I never measured it, but they suck out of the box. One of the best things you can do is buy the kit from Vorquartson or Power Custom. Makes a world of difference!

 

[LarryH]

gunman got that one right! Real heavy out of the box along with lots of "creep". I like to do my own trigger jobs but you have to be careful.
Power Custom is my favorite for "drop in" replacement hammer and sear.
Out of box 10/22 is Minute of Jack Rabbit at 50 yards. Power Custom or Volquartsen is Minute of Bunnies eye at 50!

 

[wizofwas]

I went the cheap route and did my own polishing and grinding. I haven't
fired mine since I last worked on it but I think I have it down to about a
2 lb. pull now. There are threads in here somewhere on how to do it, if
you're so inclinded. I'll be at the range Friday to check it out.

wiz

 

[VA Shooter]

Thanks What is the cost for the drop in replacement

 

[blume357]

35 to 100+ dollars.... I've been studying trying to do my own.... but the best I can see is 6-8 hours work and that does not even come close to matching $30 or $40. I'd buy the kit...

with new spring, hammer and sear too, I think.... at the same time get a new bolt lock part... I hate the bolt lock back function on the factory 10/22.

There is also a company out there, can't remember who, that sells the whole trigger group to a certain pull.

 

[BlkHawk73]

I've gone a few different routes, from the basic $35 hammer replacement to a full $250 Jard assembly. Have a Volquartsen TG2000 and a bunch of TT Shooter reworks in there as well. For the vast majority of folks, the simple hammer replacement will more than satisfy. I know I won't buy another TG2000 again unless it's another discounted one - like 1/2 regular price. I can send my factory assemblies off to TT Shooter and for $80 have a trigger nicer than the $200 Volquartsen one. Having a fancy machined housing isn't worth the extra $120 to me so it's either TT's rework or a DIY one for me from now on. One exception though will be a pending build that WILL get a Kidd trigger.
For the most part, go the route that suits the expectations and use of the gun. In other words, a simple plinker doesn't need a $200 trigger while at the same time, if you're making a NICE target shooter, don't skimp and go with a $35 hammer and call it good.

 

[Anonymous]

My gunsmith did an incredible job on mine, no creep and is super smooth and light around 1.5 pounds and have had no light stikes.
Eric

 

[SteelShooter]

LOL, that's 3 on the 1st stage and 3 on the 2nd stage of the Kidd trigger.

Now the nicely reworked Clark that cost a heck of a whole lot less breaks at a crisp and repeatable 2.5 lbs. (digital trigger gauge, average reading).

For a nice shooter you can send your trigger assembly to Clark and for $75.00 they will tweak it. If you have a plastic one and want metal, add another 30 bucks. Buy one (metal) for $145.

All good :lol: :lol:

 

[Colonel Daddy]

Good advice I recieved on Ruger Forum about 10/22's was "check RimfireCentral".

 

[wwb]

Another option is a Hornet trigger.... buy a complete trigger assembly outright, or send yours in for a trigger job.

http://www.hornetproducts.com

 

[PO2Hammer]

Try replacing just the hammer, it's a lot less expensive than the whole kit or even a trip to the gunsmith.

I replaced the hammer with a Volquartsen one and the pull dropped to about three pounds and is nice and crisp. Practical accuracy is now terrific.