Harry Marinakis
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I have a new custom squirrel rifle with a small Siler lock, and I have not been satisfied with the set trigger (brand unknown). I could just take it back to the gun builder, but I want to learn how to do this stuff myself.
Adjusting the trigger set screw doesn't change the front trigger pull at all, which has been a source of frustration. I have adjusted the set screw from all the way in to all the way out, and everything in between, but that that doesn't change anything.
Now the hammer won't stay up in the cocked position. Again, adjusting the set screw doesn't fix the problem. Pulling the set trigger first also doesn't keep the hammer up.
The main spring and sear spring are new and in good shape. The lock is clean and lubricated. The lock functions properly when it is removed from the rifle. The sear properly and securely engages the tumbler at half cock and full cock.
I have looked at YouTube videos, and there's nothing useful there.
Do I just need to file down the set trigger plate where it contacts the sear?
Do I need to knock out the trigger mechanism and see what's going on?
Adjusting the trigger set screw doesn't change the front trigger pull at all, which has been a source of frustration. I have adjusted the set screw from all the way in to all the way out, and everything in between, but that that doesn't change anything.
Now the hammer won't stay up in the cocked position. Again, adjusting the set screw doesn't fix the problem. Pulling the set trigger first also doesn't keep the hammer up.
The main spring and sear spring are new and in good shape. The lock is clean and lubricated. The lock functions properly when it is removed from the rifle. The sear properly and securely engages the tumbler at half cock and full cock.
I have looked at YouTube videos, and there's nothing useful there.
Do I just need to file down the set trigger plate where it contacts the sear?
Do I need to knock out the trigger mechanism and see what's going on?
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