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woodtick49

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New to Caplocks,but not intimidated generally.
But,the last one I purchased has a double set trigger system.(CVA Mountain Rifle)There is an adjustment screw at the bottom of the lock between
the two triggers.Would be very greatful for any and all comments or suggestions/information on
the best way to set/adjust this.Thanks in advance.

TICK
 
If you want the trigger to be very light when it is set; leave the lock with the cock all the way forward (or just remove the lock from the rifle), then pull the rear trigger to "set" it, while the trigger is set, tighten the adjustment screw until the trigger releases. Then back it off perhaps a 1/2 a turn and you should have it adjusted. Set the trigger again and squeeze the front trigger to "dry fire" it, so you can feel how it is. If you want it lighter, tighten the adjustment screw maybe as much as a 1/4 turn. Now, I have assumed that your triggers were working before you asked your question. If, perhaps, your triggers would not stay set, then just back off the adjustment screw until they will set, then adjust as desired.
 
woodtick49
As you've probably figured out by now, the front trigger will fire the gun without setting the rear trigger.
The rear trigger is actually a spring loaded blade which when pulled to the rear or "set" is held in this "set" position by the front trigger.
A very light touch on the front trigger will release it. When it is released it flys upward and hits the sear arm on the lock. That disengages the sear and the hammer will fall.
It is very important that you do NOT have the hammer at half cock when you release the "set" rear trigger with the front trigger.
The force delivered by the rear "set trigger's" blade to the sear arm is enough to break off the half cock notch or the sears nose.

With the hammer all the way down you can safely set and release the set triggers as many times as you want to. Many use this as a way to practice their trigger release.

The screw between the two triggers can be adjusted like Le Grand said but that screw really does not change the force needed to pull the front trigger.

It actually just adjusts the engagement of the front trigger with the rear 'set' trigger.

Adjusting it in will reduce the distance the front trigger needs to move to fire the gun.
Adjusting it out will increase the distance the front trigger needs to move to fire the gun.

For safety, it is very important to have some visible movement of the front trigger before the rear set trigger is released.
With the front trigger adjusted to fire the gun with no visible movement just the slightest bump or shock to the gun may actually fire it.
 
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