Time sensitive! Trigger problem

[Mike Lasko]

Leaving on a 3 day hunt Friday and I’ve got an issue. My SMR set trigger is not functioning properly. It has in the past but has been super finicky. When loading the set trigger I’ve only been able to make it scary light. However it has become nearly impossible to set recently. If I pull just the front trigger with a heaaavvvy pull it will go off. Pulling the rear trigger with only make a click and not set the front trigger no matter how far in or out the set screw is turned. Anything I can do to fix the trigger and salvage this hunt?

 

[Phil Coffins]

What brand of rifle?

 

[Mike Lasko]

What brand of rifle?

Kibler

 

[Rock Home Isle]

I had this problem…called Kibler, they wanted the trigger set sent back. When I got it back, worked beautifully

 

[2 shots]

i thought i was the only one who waited till the last minute , maybe kibler could overnight one to you.call them they will do everything they can for you.

 

[Mike Lasko]

i thought i was the only one who waited till the last minute , maybe kibler could overnight one to you.call them they will do everything they can for you.

Yeah they will get a call first thing in the am, but I was wondering if I can fix the issue. I’ve been watching videos on set trigger function but I’m failing to see what my issue is. I’m guessing should pull it out to see what’s up but was hoping to a wood that.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Take the triggers out and try them to see if there is an obvious problem. If not, either go with the terrible front trigger pull or use or borrow another rifle. It would suck having to cancel a hunt.

 

[Mike Lasko]

Take the triggers out and try them to see if there is an obvious problem. If not, either go with the terrible front trigger pull or use or borrow another rifle. It would suck having to cancel a hunt.

I can see the problem. With the adjustment screw turned all the way OUT the rear trigger bar (forgive me if I’m naming these incorrectly) is barely catching the front trigger bar. The trigger is very light. Just not much material is making contact. Turning the adjustment screw in only makes it worse. Can I shoot this trigger with the adjustment screw completely removed? Any way to make better (or more)contact?

 

[Phil Coffins]

Make sure the front trigger is going all the way forward by pressing it forward as you pull the rear trigger. It may not be engaging the rear trigger fully. If so determine what is stopping it.

 

[lastivoryhunter]

Had a similar issue, try slightly loosening the screw holding the spring to the trigger plate or since you seemed to notice a change perhaps the screw has loosened and needs to be turned in.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

All the set triggers I'm familiar with can be used with the adjustment screw out of them. Normally this will result in a lot of creep in the front trigger.

 

[olskool]

more than likely the screw on the set trigger spring is loose, just try tightening it a bit. when I put one of these together I usually put a dab of fingernail hardener or loc-tight on the screw, set it and forget it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Mike Lasko]

I appreciate these responses. I found the issue. There was some r

All the set triggers I'm familiar with can be used with the adjustment screw out of them. Normally this will result in a lot of creep in the front trigger

more than likely the screw on the set trigger spring is loose, just try tightening it a bit. when I put one of these together I usually put a dab of fingernail hardener or loc-tight on the screw, set it and forget it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I solved the problem. After looking at it like a rubix cube for 15 minutes I noticed the spring that would pull the front trigger back to the set position was hanging up due to rust/fouling. That spring was catching on the side of the whole trigger assembly and not moving freely. Cleaned all the trigger up and sprayed it down with rem lube a few times, wiped out all the excess and it works better than ever now! Crisis averted. Hoping to get a crack at a deer this weekend now!

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Great!!!