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Post by jims on Mar 12, 2009 11:18:13 GMT -5
I have a SSS trigger on a Savage ML. The trigger pull seems to vary in my opinion. Sometimes it seems fine, the next time it seems to take more pressure to fire. More quickly this is in cold weather. I have never given it a good cleaning and I bought it used. Is that the first step and can I give it a good blast with Ballistol or gun scrubber or lighter fluid while it is attached to the rifle or must I disassembly it in part. Thanks
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Post by Harley on Mar 12, 2009 14:27:51 GMT -5
Jims, you can certainly clean the entire trigger group without taking it apart. Remove the barreled action from the stock in order to gain better access and to protect the stock against cleaners. Use any good solvent, just get all the parts squeaky clean. Dry thoroughly, preferably with air so you can blow out any residue. Use the lighter fluid as a lubricant, not a cleaner. Just squirt it liberally on everything and let it drip. The advantage to lighter fluid over oils is that it will not gunk up or get sluggish in the cold.
I'd also advise you to disassemble your bolt and clean and re-lube it. Rossman40 posted that procedure....somewhere. It's simple enough to do, just loosen the hex nut at the rear of the bolt; the tricky part is aligning a couple of components correctly upon reassembling. Find his post for specifics.
Harley
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Post by ozark on Mar 12, 2009 15:46:04 GMT -5
It is very possible that there is inconsistency in the pull weight and the engagement of the sear may vary with the cocking and uncocking. First I would rest the butt of the stock on my upper leg while seated and dry fire it a few times being consistent with my trigger finger. The center portion of the pad between the end of the trigger finger and the first joint should be the only contact between trigger finger and the rifle. Insure that no part of the finger is touching anywhere on the stock. If necessary adjust the grip so that the trigger finger is completely free from touching anything but the trigger itself. If there is a variation in pull weight or any roughness you will feel it using this method. This is a good habit to cultivate in all shooting. Sorry, I just can't retire from all the years of coaching and teaching. Ozark
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