Which custom trigger(or not)?

[rcmark]

Went out to shoot my new 10/22 for the first time today.
The trigger is just plain unacceptable (to me).
I am use to air rifles with a trigger pull of 4 to 6 ounces.

Should I throw good money after bad and invest in a aftermarket trigger
or just cut my losses and get a different gun(bolt action single shot)?
These custom triggers cost as much as I paid for the gun!

I want to shoot small groups at 100 yards.

If I decide to get a custom trigger, which one?
Jard, Timney, Volquartsen or one I haven't found yet.

 

[Rumrunner]

Volquartsen hammer is a good inexpensive route. Volquartsen also offers the whole trigger group. Brimstone Gunsmithing offers a triiger job on your group and have 3 choices to do. Haven't used them but see very good reviews. KIDD offers a drop in trigger group. Probably the best but over $200.

 

[REP1954]

While many around here do not favor them I have used the Honet Custom Black Max and have been very please with it. Mine breaks at 2 1/4 lbs. And has absolutely zero creep. While I agree that a good trigger is a must on any gun mine has had the barrel, trigger group, bolt, bolt retracting spring and handle, and the stock replaced. The biggest noticeable improvement came with the replacement of the bolt with one from KIDD.

 

[JFB]

I just wanted good crisp triggers, not a "hair" trigger and was very satisfied with the improvement with the BrimStone servcie http://brimstonegunsmithing.com/products/tier-3-basic-ruger-1022-trigger-work.
I don't have a trigger pull guage, so to check mine, I verify unload, but cocked. put the muzzle straigth down on the floor and just support the rifle to keep it straight up, lift the rifle with the trigger finger. all my "factory" triggers would not fire this way.
the returned Brimstone would fire with just the action removed from the stock!

 

[Quattroclick]

If you are looking for a 6 oz. trigger, go for a quality drop in. If you want a decent hunting trigger, you have many choices. You can try a DIY job if you are mechanically inclined. My experience with a replacement hammer was disappointing. Lighter, but just as creepy as the factory unit. I have been happy with the free DIY approach. An hour and a half or so gets me a crisp 2.5 - 3 pound trigger.

 

[contender]

You have to first realize that the 10/22 is not an air rifle. That said,,, a good quality trigger assy isn't cheap,, but can be well worth it. I have a Volquartsen & a Timney that are both quite nice.

 

[steelshooterco]

If you want a target trigger, go with the 2-stage Kidd, you will not be disappointed.

Now if your desire is to consistently shot small groups at 100 yards, and use a 10/22, you may also want to look at the rifles Kidd makes, or look at a bolt action :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[blume357]

Just decide how much you are willing to pay... is suspect you get what you pay for.
for good or bad the trigger on any factory 10/22 is the first item to fix...
I've only done the Volquartsen hammer and spring myself and have been happy... but I might try the others one day in fact I might go ahead and order another one for a trigger group I have...

I would personally 'fix' the bolt release at the same time.... the from the factory system is just aggravating.... order or modify the one piece that goes in the trigger group and fix this at the same time.