CVA lock question

[stymie222]

I have a CVA St.Louis Hawkin with an additional set trigger.
The small set trigger adjustment screw sticks out and down about a quarter of an inch. Any attempt to screw in back in (clockwise), results in such a hair trigger that a gust of wind would set it off.
It is some what sharp and catches my trigger finger every time I shoot.
Is there any way to correct this problem, other than a shorter screw, which I can't find ?
CVA no longer answers any questions on these rifles.

 

[Khufu]

I have a CVA Mountain Rifle, which uses the same triggers, the screws are metric, but most specialty bolt stores have them and you could easily buy a shorter one. mine sticks down as well, but so do the ones on my L&R triggers. they do not bother me at sll, but I did file the head and becel the face and knurl the edge, but that was for looks mostly.

 

[necchi]

We don't hear of that screw being too long as being a problem too often, but things can get way out of adjustment and mess things up.

There's another adjustment screw in the lock. This screw adjusts the sear/tumbler engagement and if it's too far down will result in a super short break (hair trigger).
This is the CVA bridled lock showing the screw;

And you can see the same screw here in your lock;

That lock adjustment and the trigger adjustment is kind of a balancing act with the Spanish guns.
It's best to get a close adjustment your trigger while it's out of the gun. Here's an old topic with info and photos of your trigger group; http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...268832/post/1140654/hl//fromsearch/1/#1140654
Once you get the trigger where your comfortable, put it back in and start with the lock screw.
Another problem with used guns is previous owners think screws have to be gorilla tight,, too tight with the trigger screws can compress the wood and eventually the trigger plate ends up too deep in it's mortise and the trigger cams,(the part that strikes the lock sear arm), interfere with the lock causing hammer cocking issues.
Don't be afraid to take everything apart, clean and lube the triggers and lock.
No Gorilla needed on the screws when re-assembling the gun! :wink:

 

[Khufu]

I gathered he was talking about the set triggers, not the lock

 

[stymie222]

Thanks for the replies. Here are some pictures.
http://s144.photobucket.com/user/stymie222/media/2016-01-17 002_zpssissv6lr.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
http://s144.photobucket.com/user/stymie222/media/2016-01-17 001_zpszawop6k8.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

You can see how it gets in the way.

 

[necchi]

I gathered he was talking about the set triggers, not the lock

Yeah right,, but if he has to have the trigger break set so low to avoid a dangerous trigger pull it could be because the lock sear break adjustment is too short.
Like I said,, "It's a balancing act"
stymie;
No, I don't see how it get's in the way.
I use just the tip of my finger on a trigger (traditional and modern). I've found nowhere were it's carved in stone that the finger needs to be fully inserted to the first knuckle.
That screw would in no way interfere with my technique of trigger pull. :idunno:

 

[stymie222]

I failed to mention that this was a kit gun. No adjustments have been made on the lock. Works and shoots without any problems.
I wear gloves when it gets cold enough and that screw always snags.
Ill look for a shorter one.
Thanks