Hair Trigger

[Cowboy]

I own an Austin Halleck Mountain Rifle in cap and ball. Its a good rifle and shoots accurate.The only issue I have with it is the firing trigger is way,way, to light. The set trigger works just fine. After I set the set trigger and pull the firing trigger it fires. I can just barely touch the front trigger and it goes off! Its way to light. I am thinking after the trigger is set it should at least have a 2 to 3 ounce trigger pull. Am I right on this? Ive adjusted the screw in between both triggers to see if this would help and it didnt.The Lock seems to function just fine! Nice and crisp. Im out of ideas on what to do. Has anyone else had this problem and what should I look into doing to fix the problem. Respectfully, cowboys1062.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

You're supposed to move the adjusting screw out, in many cases, to give you a heavier pull on the front trigger. So sounds as if there is something pushing "up" on the set trigger or the forward trigger is worn down and simply not holding the set trigger in a proper position.

You need to pull the trigger assembly, and check to see if there isn't something interfering with the adjustment screw...or IF the interlocking parts have worn down or chipped. Then check the trigger mortise, and make sure there isn't any bit of the stock rubbing on any of the working parts of the trigger assembly.

LD

 

[50cal.cliff]

Take Dave's advice to heart. Check for any wood that may be rubbing inside.

I hate to say it but most of the set trigger set-ups are not as good of quality as they should be in my opinion, no matter the maker. I think that is one reason many folks don't like them.

Go to the range or anywhere where you can should comfortably preferably, where you can lay the rifle on a table rest. Bring your little screwdriver that fits the set screw on the double trigger.

Then be prepared to shoot a few shots, adjust the trigger and shoot a few more till the set trigger gets right. a word of caution an 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn of the screw can make a major difference.

I have never measured the pull on my trigger once the set trigger is pulled but would guess it weighs in on the light side of 2lbs.

I can touch my finger on the trigger and that is my cue to be right with my breathing because as you think about tightening the finger. She will fire! I love it like that but I let my son shoot her.

I told him once you pull the set trigger, make sure you are ready to shoot, because when you think about tightening your finger she will bark! The first time surprised him! :shocked2: But after that he knew what to expect and starting tearing up the target! :wink:

 

[necchi]

When you have the triggers out, take that small adjustment screw out and make sure the threads aren't stripped.

 

[Zonie]

Backing out the screw between the triggers won't really increase the pull weight needed to move the trigger but it will increase the distance the trigger has to move before it releases the set trigger to fire the gun.

This increased movement can make the difference between a set trigger that fires when it is first touched to a set trigger that has to actually be moved intentionally before the gun fires.