Author Topic: Trigger Job a success! (Read 1335 times)

DaddyPaul · « **on:** December 31, 2003, 02:37:33 AM »

First off let me say I am not a gunsmith by a longshot. I put a Bellm spring in my Encore last night and it is a lot easier than the directions make it seem. I went from a 4.5 lb pull to a 2.0 lb pull. It is a little lighter than I wanted (2.5-3) but it is not scary to me. It has a little take up which I think helps it feel heavier than 2 lbs. With the assembly pin he included with the spring it was a snap to re-install the sear assembly and interlock in the frame with no worries of the spring flying off to parts unknown. I also put a larger hinge pin in it as well. We will see if any of this shrinks my already good groups. I can't stand not to tinker with things.

quicksdraw45 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2003, 01:27:26 PM »

I have heard of only one guy that reported better performance from an oversize hinge pin , DO not ream the hinge pin hole in frames or barrels for the oversize pins.

DaddyPaul · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2004, 03:17:32 AM »

I am not going to ream a thing! I figured while I was paying shipping charges for an $8 spring I might as well try the next larger pin just for kicks. I haven't had a chance to shoot much since the trigger job but the gun shot in the neighborhood of 1-1.5 MOA stock from T/C.

kb5szo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2004, 04:35:01 PM »

hi Daddy paul I ordered the springs and hindge pins tonight which spring did you try first I ordered the 1,2,3 set to play with thanks eddy moore from Woody's

DaddyPaul · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2004, 03:57:25 AM »

I ordered the #3 spring. Went from 4.5lbs to 2lbs even. Big difference. Can't wait to wring it out a little from the bench though.

haroldclark · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2004, 12:23:33 PM »

Hey, Daddy Paul
I'm delighted to hear that doing the trigger didn't make you crazy. I have the springs and pin, but have hesitated to put them in for fear that I didn't have a big enough plastic bag to work in and catch flying springs. I have done my Contenders for years, but the instructions for the Encore had me on hold.

I'll give it a try.

Harold

DaddyPaul · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2004, 07:51:36 AM »

Harold, I would not lie to you. It is a piece of cake if you use the assembly pin. I printed the instructions off his website and got everything laid out, fifteen minutes later I was smelling gunpowder! I was nervous when I got ready to bust her open, but I promise it is easy to install the spring. I think I could do it again in five minutes.

haroldclark · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2004, 10:19:20 AM »

Kish

Thanks for the confidence builder. I haven't had time to get to it just yet. I had to go to town again today. I sent my Encore 308 barrel off to EABCO to have the JP Howitzer/Sherman Tank Muzzle brake installed, though.

Harold

shaleetoo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2004, 08:35:06 AM »

where did u get your trigger parts and hinge pinsty lee email me at shaleetoo@yahoo.com ty again

shaleetoo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2004, 03:18:23 AM »

where did u get parts for ur trigger job ty lee