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Trigger Job

Post by Metonto » Sun Oct 24, 2021 2:28 pm

Is there anything that can be done to lighten the trigger pull in a BBS? I have one in a 41 mag. I am really pleased with it , except the trigger averages 6 to 6.5 lbs.
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by GunnyGene » Sun Oct 24, 2021 3:06 pm

I sure hope somebody can recommend something. I'd like to lighten up mine a little also.
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by JEBar » Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:20 pm

Henry BBS rifle triggers aren't designed to be adjusted .... that said, their trigger can be refined by a competent gunsmith .... with liability laws finding one who will do so can take some looking .... the triggers on our BBS 44 Mag and CCH 45-70 have been honed and are exceptional .... be advised, the construction of the trigger components is such that they can easily be ruined by sanding/honing .... doing so properly is as much art as science .... I do recommend doing some serious research and thinking before undertaking it
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by Metonto » Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:03 pm

I consistently hit pop cans offhand at fifty yrds. Maybe the "grunt" helps and I should leave it alone, lol. It would just be more enjoyable. I took it to a local gunsmith and he said he cleaned up the trigger parts and didn't want to go farther because of safety reasons. He did take out some of the gritty creep. I was hoping shooting it would wear it some, but a couple hundred rds hasn't helped
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by John E Davies » Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:26 pm

This is no replacement for a trigger job, but it certainly helps and it is non destructive. Be aware that it will wash out if you use a spray degreaser, otherwise it stays in place really well.

“Action Lube Plus is very concentrated; only a small amount applied to the face of sears and triggers will dramatically decrease pull weight as well as smooth actual trigger feel.“

https://www.brownells.com/gun-cleaning ... d1147.aspx

Read the reviews, they are all excellent. I have used it sparingly for thirty years, a little can will last a few lifetimes.

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Re: Trigger Job

Post by Metonto » Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:31 pm

Thanks, John. I will give it a try.
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by JEBar » Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:47 pm

Metonto wrote:
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:03 pm
I consistently hit pop cans offhand at fifty yrds.
now that's some good shoot'n .... sounds like you and your 41 are becoming well acquainted ... :D
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by Metonto » Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:58 pm

JEBar wrote:
Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:47 pm
Metonto wrote:
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:03 pm
I consistently hit pop cans offhand at fifty yrds.
now that's some good shoot'n .... sounds like you and your 41 are becoming well acquainted ... :D
Thanks. I am very pleased with the accuracy. After I shoot it awhile, all my other 41s have hair triggers .
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by GunnyGene » Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:40 pm

Metonto wrote:
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:31 pm
Thanks, John. I will give it a try.
There's a lot of similar gun greases out there. I like Slip 2000 EWG. Come's in a small syringe or in a can.

https://slip2000.com/products/ewg
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Re: Trigger Job

Post by Metonto » Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:38 am

Has anyone here tried shims from triggershims.com? The hammer on the Henry is showing wear on one side. Also I have read that replacing the hammer spring with a marlin spring improves the trigger. I always proceed with caution when it comes to firearms.
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