Davis Deerslayer Triggers

[Cowboy]

Just bought a set of Deerslayer triggers for my GPR today!

Spent the last 4 days shooting during the day and cleaning at night. :haha:

Got reacquainted with some of my muzzleloader's that I haven't shot for some time.

Took out my GPR on one of those days. I can see now why I loved this rifle. She sure is a tack driver. I have read numerous post's from other's who have switched out the factory triggers for a set of Davis Deerslayer triggers. Have heard nothing but excellent reviews from those who have.

I guess my main questions would be to those who have are:

1. Do they just drop right in or do I have to do some fitting? I hope I don't because I'm mostly thumbs for the most part.

2. What are the big differences you have noticed with the Deerslayer triggers compared to the factory triggers that the GPR comes with?

Respectfully, Cowboy :hatsoff:

 

[wattlebuster]

Im afraid I cant answer the trigger question but I will say that in the past I have had 2 different GPR in 54 cal an your right on about them being accurate. Both if them were shooters for sure :hatsoff:

 

[BrownBear]

I guess my main questions would be to those who have are:

1. Do they just drop right in or do I have to do some fitting? I hope I don't because I'm mostly thumbs for the most part.

2. What are the big differences you have noticed with the Deerslayer triggers compared to the factory triggers that the GPR comes with?

I've replaced the triggers on my 4 GPR's and about that many more for friends. All but one were simple drop-ins. One required me to remove about 10 molecules of wood along the forward edge of the trigger plate. Could probably have scraped it out enough with my thumbnail, but I just pressed a blade up against it 90 degrees to the wood and scraped off a tiny bit of dust/shaving.

My biggest like is the VAST improvement in the front trigger when the rear trigger isn't set. I do a lot of shooting without setting the rear trigger, and every Davis I've experiences is crisp and clean at somewhere between 2.5 and 3 pounds. Perfect for me.

Second benefit is in the way the rear trigger is shaped and pressed way back against the rear of the trigger guard and deeply curved. No way in heck to mistake it for that straight "peg" front trigger. My arms are gangly long and most rifles a little too short for me, so it's been easy to mistake the rear trigger for the front on quick shots. Not so with the Davis.

 

[Cowboy]

BrownBear, I did have this inside feeling that you were one of the one's that switched over your triggers but wasn't exactly for sure! I appreciate your reply and has put my mind at ease about installing them. Jethro is another who has switched his GPR factory triggers to Deerslayer triggers. He too has stated very positive results in the difference's between the two.

Thanks BrownBear

Respectfully, Cowboy :hatsoff:

 

[wattlebuster]

Ferrell they are Davis triggers an I dont think there is a down side to them. I have installed several sets in longrifle builds but they were not drop ins. They make an excellent set of triggers :hatsoff:

 

[necchi]

I've put the Deerslayer in a few too, the Investarms Cabelas model is closest to the GPR,, I did have to cut a little, but I can't remember if it was to make the front of the inlet a little longer or remove some wood in front to make it a little deeper(?) It was easy enough.

2. What are the big differences

It's got just a better balance between the two triggers making the "set" release part super smooth. Everything about the trigger is butter smooth and a clean "feel".
It's the best upgrade for any rifle Investarms or TC that'll receive it.
It's plate .500 wide where almost all custom rifles and available triggers are .400

 

[bubba.50]

haven't put them in a Lyman but, when ya put'em in a T/C, the screw that holds the leaf spring is in a slightly different position so ya hafta take out one small chip of wood at the inlet for this screw head. drop right in after that.

 

[Zonie]

Just bought a set of Deerslayer triggers for my GPR today!

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I guess my main questions would be to those who have are:

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2. What are the big differences you have noticed with the Deerslayer triggers compared to the factory triggers that the GPR comes with?

Respectfully, Cowboy :hatsoff:

First, I have to admit I never installed the Deerslayer trigger on anything.

I have installed and used a lot of Davis set triggers on the builds I've made so I'll assume the Deerslayer trigger is like them.

That said, the difference in setting the trigger is like night and day.

The Lyman rear set trigger has a spring from hell.
Pulling the rear trigger a number of times during a days shooting actually makes my finger hurt before the day is done.

The Davis rear set trigger is easy to pull without any effort at all. It is almost a pleasure to set when compared with the Lyman triggers.
Despite the light pull weight to set it, the rear trigger always has enough power to release even the most stubborn lock.

Also, on a more subtle note, the front trigger releases the set rear trigger with a precision that makes the Lyman trigger seem sloppy and primitive.

In the unset condition, again, the Davis trigger releases the lock with a smoother more precise feel.

As I said, I haven't used the Deerslayer trigger but I expect it to be of the same quality as the other set triggers Davis makes.

Let me know, if I'm wrong. :hmm:

 

[necchi]

on a more subtle note, the front trigger releases the set rear trigger with a precision that makes the Lyman trigger seem sloppy and primitive.

In the unset condition, again, the Davis trigger releases the lock with a smoother more precise feel.

That's it, Well Said. :hatsoff:

 

[dodger]

The Deerslayer fits without modification.
The Deerslayer is very predictable and smooth in operation . A very worthwile addition to your rifle .

 

[Cowboy]

Well here is a continuation of this topic. Received the triggers last Wednesday and installed them. Yes, they did just drop right in. Didn't have to remove any wood but did have to do some very minor filing on the front trigger guard foot where it meets the seem on the front portion of the trigger plate. That took only a few strokes with the file and then the front trigger guard foot set flush in it's inlet in the stock. Very easy. Even for me! :haha:

Did notice a vast improvement right off the bat. No more spongy feeling in the front trigger release. It is nice and crisp and breaks clean when the lock is fired. The rear set trigger sets the firing trigger with a nice easy audible pull. " CLICK "

These Davis Triggers are like comparing an Indy Formula Race Car to an old Model T! :grin:

Have not actually had the chance to test them at the range though! Have had my grandson down from Ohio for the week. Haven't had time for anything but trying to keep up with him! He left today so things will settle back down to normal. Going to miss the hell out of him though!

Anyway, I plan on going to the range to check them out either tomorrow or Tuesday of this coming week. Plan on using my GPR in a BP Shoot scheduled for next Sunday.

A future range report will be coming on how the GPR preformed with the new set of Davis Deerslayer triggers installed!

Below are a few pics of what I did to get the triggers installed as already mentioned above.

Feels good to be back on the forum and have everything back to normal!

Have a good one my friends!

Respectfully, Cowboy :hatsoff:

 

[BrownBear]

Excellent results! Good reporting, too.

I haven't had to resort to the file for a fit, but I'm filing it away :wink: for future reference.

Thanks!

 

[Cowboy]

OK, Just got back from the range. Saying that I am happy with the Davis Deerslayer triggers would be an understatement. I am thrilled! :grin:

Just want to say that my GPR shot superbly. I already had it dialed in with the fixed sights so I didn't have to do anything else. Same load and patch combo too.

I will be the first to say that I'm no Buffalo Bill and have never clover leafed my shot groups. At best I could hit a paperplate at 50 yards.

I will also admit that this is the best shooting I have ever done shooting this GPR.

With the Deerslayer triggers installed, my accuracy dramatically improved. This is very good shooting for me. Shot a total of 10 shots. 6 shots in the first target with a POA center hold on target. The first 2 shots were flyer's. Was getting used to the triggers. The last 4 shots were hitting but everything was a little high.

Changed my POA to the 6 clock position and fired 4 shots into the second target. Was thrilled with the results and I quit while I was ahead!

Packed everything up and came home. I feel pretty comfortable shooting my GPR in next Sunday's BP shoot. I know that the GPR is dialed in and will do it's part if I can do mine! The real question is," Can I ? "

Here are my targets using my GPR with the Davis Deerslayer triggers.

Respectfully, Cowboy :hatsoff:

 

[robert bw]

Looks like your getting a lot better accuracy.Look out deer and paper plates.

Its allways a good feeling to hit more than the little boy shot at(which is to say, nothing). :grin:

 

[jethro224]

Lookin' good, Cowboy. :thumbsup:
Guess I'd better aim small at the shoot next Sunday...

 

[Cowboy]

Lookin' good, Cowboy. :thumbsup:
Guess I'd better aim small at the shoot next Sunday...

I wouldn't worry about me. I've already seen what you can do! Time and time again! :shocked2:

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[BrownBear]

That's gettiner done! It's amazing how much more "accurate" a rifle can be with a change to decent triggers. Makes you realize how much you were fighting the old ones.

I have pretty high standards for triggers now, and every time I run across one in any model rifle, I'm rifling the pages at the Davis site.

 

[Gonetocamp]

Cowboy how does the Davis front trigger feel when shooting it unset? Is it significantly better than the stock Lyman GPR unset front trigger?

 

[Cowboy]

First off, I apologize for the late reply my friend. Been taking advantage of the nice weather and have been finding myself at the range shooting all day and cleaning muzzleloader's at night.

To answer your question, The poundage seems to be about the same as with Lyman's stock front trigger.

The big difference I did notice was with the clean break that the Deerslayer trigger has. No spongy pull to have to work through!

We had a BP shoot at Leroy IL. last Sunday. I used my Lyman GPR with the Deerslayer triggers.

I preformed very well. I was far from being at the top of the list but I was no where near the bottom either! It was some of the best shooting that I have ever done. I was definitely competitive and I do credit my better than normal performance to the Davis Deerslayer triggers on that rifle. Jethro knows, He was there.

For $50 bucks, you can turn your already accurate GPR into a rifle that can stand up to the best of them. At least you wont be able to blame it on your equipment. I know I cant! :haha:

The Davis triggers are worth the investment!

Respectfully, Cowboy :thumbsup:

 

[Gonetocamp]

Thanks Cowboy.