Ruger 77/17 Hornet

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Re: Ruger 77/17 Hornet

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Don - Some useful info on working the LC6 trigger:
http://www.centerfirecentral.com/77trigger.html
http://www.centerfirecentral.com/images/trigger.gif

My trigger was way too heavy, so I decided I was prepared to buy a drop in replacement. But when I found this article, I figured it was worth a try first.
Taking a loop, loop and half, or 2 (little bit at a time) off the return spring mostly sorts out the pull weight, but after doing these little extras, the trigger is much crisper and a tad over 2lb.

If you're already aware of this, or worked on these before, ignore my comments. But I thought I'd throw it up here just in case.

Nice rifle BTW - congrats
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thanks huntsman for the review thats pretty good accuracy from factory do you intend to reload cheers bazz
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yup, I'll handload for it. I just ordered the VQ sear and spring to lighten up the trigger.
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huntsman22 wrote:couple random pics.

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My man... that is a great photo... and it's killing me! Dang I miss Colorado. Georgia is sucking the life outta me!

Good to see someone getting one of these buggers out there and get'n some work done with it. Thanks for sharing!
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Great pic!! Love the back ground. Of course the Ruger in the forground!! Sweet enjoy
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okay okay you can stop now :wall: now your just rubbing it in , go do some load developing so i know what it likes great pix by the way or come over here for the summer and ill help ya :P cheers bazz
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rub, rub.....

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my word they do hit hard , what do you think about the rifle and calibre now that you have had it a while , let us know how load development goes please cheers bazz
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Re: Ruger 77/17 Hornet

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Hey Don.....looks like you've now got the Grand Slam of Varmints in your neck 'o the woods! :lol:

Looks like that little Hornet is doin' a right fine job. ;)
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more slammin'.....

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i think this thread should be renamed huntsmans grand slam of varmits and hoe to stir aussies well done mate cheers bazz
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I was gonna say you need to add a badger to your slam, but you beat me to it!
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