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Author Topic: Trigger problem  (Read 3924 times)

Offline mallard_drake85

Trigger problem
« on: April 18, 2017, 11:09:58 PM »
I am building a rifle and have come to a bit of an issue. I have my trigger inlet so it matches up to the lock as it should, but when I set the double set trigger and then attempt to fire, it will click instead of release the lock.  Do any of yall have any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong?

Thank you in advance.
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Offline Eric Krewson

Re: Trigger problem
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2017, 09:48:27 AM »
Does the trigger function like it should out of the gun? If it does you have some wood in the way that keeps the trigger bar from hitting the sear.

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Re: Trigger problem
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2017, 10:18:54 AM »
Will it fire un-set?
Who made the triggers you're using?

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Offline mallard_drake85

Re: Trigger problem
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2017, 02:08:20 PM »
Does the trigger function like it should out of the gun? If it does you have some wood in the way that keeps the trigger bar from hitting the sear.

I believe it's a Davis #4 double set trigger. And yes it functions like it should out of the stock. I'll remove a bit more material and see what happens. Thanks
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Offline Keb

Re: Trigger problem
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2017, 06:11:56 AM »
It's possible the trigger spring may need adjustment if it's not tripping the sear. Try tightening the spring a little.