I need to improve my 10/22 triggers, advice requested

[TonyNorCal]

Went to the range the other day toting along 2 10/22s (one stock and one which I put a heavy barrel on). First time shooting the one with the heavy barrel since I made the switch and first time shooting the stock one (bought used recently). Anyway.

It's been a while since I'd shot a 10/22 and I was struck by how heavy the trigger is (it's noticeable trying to shoot the heavy barrel with a scope).

So I want to fix matters. I know you can buy complete replacement trigger groups from Volquartsen...but they're pricey and it seems like an excessive fix.

What sort of inexpensive mods have you used? I don't have any specialized tools or a dremel. Just basic stuff.

Thanks for any help.

[xenophobe]

Randy @ CPC http://www.ct-precision.com/

And while you're at it get rid of those pesky 'fliers', send in your bolt to have the face trued, the firing pin pinned, and the side jeweled.

[ocabj]

The Volquartsen hammer. That's pretty much the most common trigger mod for 10/22s. Cheap and effective.

If you want a complete trigger assembly replacement, you need the Kidd trigger.

http://www.coolguyguns.com/

[HUTCH 7.62]

I have the same problem but I have trouble dishing out 180 bucks for a Volquartsen Trigger Assembly. The one thing I did do was put a thin layer of moly lube on all the sliding surfaces in the trigger it helped a little.

[phish]

Have you checked out rimfirecentral.com?

They're actually 10/22 centric, even though %99 of the makers of rimfires are covered too.

[GTKrockeTT]

start with the VQ hammer on the cheap. if you're still not satisfied, then time to shell out the $$. 10/22's are a money pit once you get the mod bug.

[50 Freak]

Check eBay, there is a company there that takes your standard 10/22 trigger pack and lightens it up to your specs.

I had mine lightened to 2 pounds. All for $30ish bucks.

[50BMGBOB]

Get a stoning jig and stones. If you have two guns to do it will pay for itself. The jig and adapter are @$130 from midway add a couple of stones and you are set.

Check out the book "The ultimate Ruger 10/22 manual" it is the best book on 10/22 that I've found and describes stoning of the trigger as well as complete disassembly and reassembly. Good pics as well.

[railroader]

Go with the VQ hammer. It is a great upgrade that will really improve the trigger pull. Mark

[snafu510]

As Phish said, rimfirecentral is great for 10/22 info.

I put in the Skeeter's trigger kit. Consits of a new hammer, adjustable sear, larger pins and the correct drill bits to install. About $60. You can get the same results with a VQ hammer and the "JB Weld trick" (takes up the pre-travel)

I also free floated the barrel, put in a pilar and bedded the action. Miles Gilbert bedding kit was about $20 but you can do it with JB Weld if you like.