Cocking Hammer noisy trigger

[Kanu]

I picked up a nice T/C Pennsylvania Hunter.

Was wondering how to quiet down the trigger mechanism . When I cock the hammer back the trigger makes a noticeable rattle at half and full cock , not a tight snick sound.

 

[napolean]

With the gun not loaded, try cocking with a finger behind the trigger pressing forward a little, If it still rattles, it's something else. If it doesn't take the guard and trigger plate out and look it over, I Don't know if this gun has a trigger spring or not. Some of the other guys will though.
Jon

 

[Kanu]

yeah the finger behind the trigger works .... if you remember :hmm: , I haven't had a look at the trigger mechanism, I'd consider a trigger upgrade if it is bascially a drop in replacement . Is there such available ?

Did T/C use the same trigger on all their muzzleloaders from the 1990's?

 

[David W.]

yeah the finger behind the trigger works .... if you remember :hmm: , I haven't had a look at the trigger mechanism, I'd consider a trigger upgrade if it is bascially a drop in replacement . Is there such available ?

Did T/C use the same trigger on all their muzzleloaders from the 1990's?

I could be mistaken, but I think L&R makes one.

 

[necchi]

I'd consider a trigger upgrade if it is bascially a drop in replacement . Is there such available ?

Nope. No rpl for the single trigger.

Did T/C use the same trigger on all their muzzleloaders from the 1990's?

Yup, They did change the tang screw in 1998 to a through stock bolt. The front screw in the tang is actually a long bolt that threads into the front part of the trigger guard. So you hafta take the 2 screws out of the trigger guard bottom,and, the front tang screw from the top.

If you need to be quiet when cocking, you'll remember. :grin: Yes noise is an issue, but you don't hafta be bowhunter close to use these things and a fired ball is a bit quicker than an arrow. By the time game hears the trigger/hammer cock, it's usually followed by a load boom. :wink:

 

[Trench]

Let's not forget the "hunter's cock". You can elminate noice by pulling the trigger back while you cock the hammer. Once the hammer is back, let go of the trigger, and then the hammer. No noise.

 

[paulvallandigham]

To cover the noise, first, pull the trigger back before you cock the hammer. when its cocked past the full cock position, release the trigger, so that the sear nose enters the full cock notch in the tumbler. VERY Quiet.

Some guns make a small 'click" sound when the set trigger is set. Put your hand over the trigger guard- your other hand!-- to muffle the sound, and hold the gun against your belly when setting the trigger. Between your own stomach, and the clothing covering it, as well as the thick flesh and muscle of your other hand, The click can hardly be heard 10 feet away.

To deer, it often is no different than the sound of a distant squirrel scolding something- a common occurrence. You may see an ear turn your way when the trigger 'clicks", but if you stand still for a minute, the deer will go back to eating or turn to look at other sounds, giving you your shot.

 

[mazo kid]

Paul and Trench have the right idea. I've used this technique for over 25 years when hunting.

 

[LRB]

Lightening the sear spring will make cocking a little quieter, and may improve the pull. With a little work, you should be able to rig a light music wire spring to hold the trigger still. I have done that on a few that slopped around.

 

[Kanu]

Thanks for all the excellent information.