[Hrdnox]

Coupla Power Custom hammers and a package of Volquartzen hammer bushings. Hope I made the right choice for my 10/22s, however I'm gonna be surprised if my Charger improves much at all. I almost believe Ruger already put a custom hammer on it, because it breaks quick and clean out of the box. For what it costs, compared to what a rifle or carbine costs, they should have. Started not to even bother with one for it, but my rifle can certainly use a little improvement and I'm looking for good things from these. Guess I've got a project for the next rainy day. Still waiting for my files and stones to get here, though. Plan to workover the sears a little, as well. I'll let you folks know how it turns out.

 

[jbpmidas]

Looking forward to updates!

 

[Hrdnox]

Well, I think I was right about the Charger. Decided to take a few minutes and install the hammer this evening. If nothing else needs attention, the job takes about 15 minutes. Anyways, I pulled the factory hammer and it's obvious someone had been grinding and polishing on the business end. Since it was bought new, I can only assume it was done at the factory. I compared the breaks on both hammers and the factory was just slightly more conservative than the Power Custom. Obviously much closer to perfection than a normal 10/22 hammer, but not quite as cut as the custom. After installing the new hammer, I've concluded that I could have saved the $27 I spent, along with the $2.99 I spent on the hammer bushings that I didn't need. Another clue that the Chargers aren't the run of the mill 10/22s, because, even though it has a plastic trigger housing, it had the separated hammer bushings, whereas normal 10/22s have a single piece that's press-formed in place. If I had to give an educated guess without the aid of a trigger scale, I'd estimate the factory trigger pull at about 4 to 5 lbs and would estimate the custom at around 2.5 to 3, so I did acheive some improvement, but I'm not sure it was $30 worth. Don't regret the upgrade, but I'm not sure I'd do it again knowing what I know now. Both trigger systems broke quick and clean, so about all I got was perhaps a pound less pull. The Charger really did have a pretty nice trigger from the factory. Day and night compared to my rifle. The Charger's trigger's movement was probably less than a 16th of an inch, whereas the rifle probably moves nearly a quarter or more.

But, this makes me excited to get my rifle done, because it has a long hard gritty pull with a lot of creep on both ends. I think it's gonna be more than a worthwhile project. Can't do it until I get my grinding tools, though, because it's sear is rolled and needs some attention before upgrading anything. Should have them tomorrow or the next day and can't wait to see the results. I think it will be much more impressive and pleasing.

 

[sidroski]

Rick
Come out to 'Neck's and shoot that 100 yards. I don't know bought the others but I'm shooting for that 300 Mag. of 'Neck's that goes for first place.

 

[Hrdnox]

Sid, I'd love to, if for nothing else but to meet a few of you, however I'm afraid my 100 yd days are far behind me now and the only way I could possibly shoot prone would be with a half dozen pillows under my stomach. I've gotten way too blind and shakey for that distance. I'm afraid my max distance has shrunk to 50 yds now and I have to squint to even see that through a scope. Been following you guys, though and find what you're doing pretty interesting. Reading around the net, it seems everyone is able to shoot 1/2" groups at 100 yards. I usually just chuckle and move on. I'm sure all of you can attest to just how difficult hitting anything at 100 yds really is. I would think anyone who could consistently produce 1/2" groups could get paid for the show. Seems we have the absolute best shooters in the world right here in the US on the net. Strange how all their abilities go away in person, isn't it?

 

[Hrdnox]

Wow, day and night difference in the rifle. Decided to tackle it this morning during some quiet time. Took a little time with this one polishing up the sear, but it came out nice. I estimate this rifle had the standard 8 lb trigger pull that was long and gritty. Enough so that I'm sure it effected the accuracy. Now, I'd say it's less than 3 lbs and breaks very smooth and quick. About all it needs now is an overtravel screw for the trigger. It breaks quick, but still travels a little over a 16th of an inch afterwards. Turned out very nice, though. Well worth the $27 I spent.

I was right about the Charger trigger. It was quite different than the stock rifle trigger. The Charger trigger could almost be sold as a custom. It's just a little more conservative than the Power Customs. Wouldn't take much to take it to that level.

All in all, I think I've improved both guns quite a bit. Now I've just got to get out and shoot 'em.