Ruger 77 Hawkeye replacement trigger - replacement

[Hydra6]

I have a Ruger 77 Hawkeye FTW 3006 and the trigger is pretty bad in my opinion. Any advice on a replacement trigger appreciated. Seems like few options. I have experience with Rem 700 and clones triggers for my PRS rifles but not seeing many options for Ruger 77 Hawkeye.

 

[3chester]

Think Timney makes a trigger for those, Midway USA for about $125.

 

[mtbullet1]

I have a Ruger 77 Hawkeye FTW 3006 and the trigger is pretty bad in my opinion. Any advice on a replacement trigger appreciated. Seems like few options. I have experience with Rem 700 and clones triggers for my PRS rifles but not seeing many options for Ruger 77 Hawkeye.

rifle basix

 

[MagnumManiac]

Timney triggers have an excellent replacement for your Hawkeye, I fitted several and you must be aware that it needs grinding for the safety to work correctly. Other than that, you can almost have as light a trigger pull as you want, 1-3lbs. I set all the ones I have fitted at 2lbs and they all have had no creep and feel much lighter than 2lbs.

Cheers.

 

[Hugnot]

Timney Trigger on early push feed Ruger M77 MKII, but trigger will fit Hawkeye.



As mentioned, minor fitting of safety required - I used a file on part of trigger that contacts rotating safety - good directions included with trigger, 15-minute job. Cost $125-$135. Overtravel adjustment seen in photo, safety contact other side. This one set for about 3 pounds.

 

[Hydra6]

Appreciate the feedback!

 

[stovepipe]

Google Ernie the gunsmith , he makes replacement springs that will do the trick and save you some $ good luck

 

[Bret GRAVELINE Graveline]

How light of a trigger are you looking for? Most factory triggers with some careful stoning and spring replacement can safely be taken down to 2lbs, even a little lighter.

 

[RCMSTER]

2 of my Hawkeyes, 375 Ruger and 264 win mag, I just polished up the sear, and put just a slight radius on the 90 degree surface, and they break at 2 3/4 pounds. Replaced the spring as well. My other 3 Hawkeyes, 300 RCM, 338 RCM and 257 roberts all have Timney triggers and break at 2 1/2 pounds, and are very good. Either way you go, the triggers are much improved.

 

[chav0_12]

2 of my Hawkeyes, 375 Ruger and 264 win mag, I just polished up the sear, and put just a slight radius on the 90 degree surface, and they break at 2 3/4 pounds. Replaced the spring as well. My other 3 Hawkeyes, 300 RCM, 338 RCM and 257 roberts all have Timney triggers and break at 2 1/2 pounds, and are very good. Either way you go, the triggers are much improved.

Could you take a photo of what that looks like when it's finished?

 

[Mountain Sloth]

Look into the trigger spring, cost more to ship it than to purchase but for my m77 mark II it was a night and day difference in trigger pull.

 

[Hugnot]

Every trigger will creep should you pull on it long enough.,

 

[std7mag]

I put Wolfe spring kits in all 3 of my Ruger 77 MKIIs.

 

[RCMSTER]

Could you take a photo of what that looks like when it's finished?

The only I could do that is if I take it back apart, and sorry, but I'm not to crazy about doing that. I think I might have photos from the internet where I learned what to polish. In the morning I'll see if I can find them.