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Patrick
Aug 13, 2002, 3:53:41 AM8/13/02
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I have a Marlin 336 Cowboy in 30-30 with a heavy trigger pull. I plan
on using it for Rifle Silhouette out to 200 meters. Is there a way to
lighten the trigger pull? Also, any recommendations on a front sight
for Silhouette. Many Thanks. Patrick
on using it for Rifle Silhouette out to 200 meters. Is there a way to
lighten the trigger pull? Also, any recommendations on a front sight
for Silhouette. Many Thanks. Patrick
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Charles Winters
Aug 13, 2002, 6:02:51 PM8/13/02
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Dear P: Detail strip the rifle and examine the trigger mechanism. I
have two Marlin levers and have worked over both triggers with much
improvement. You can cut the trigger spring and smooth/shorten the
engagement surfaces until you get a nice 2 to 3 lb letoff with very
little creep. Needle files and stones are all that's needed. Easy does
it with lots of laborious trial and error. You have to reassemble each
time to try out the results. If you remove too much metal or too many
coils, you end up having to order new parts. Its also possible with
more work to eliminate the overtravel but I didn't go that far. Good
luck - CW
have two Marlin levers and have worked over both triggers with much
improvement. You can cut the trigger spring and smooth/shorten the
engagement surfaces until you get a nice 2 to 3 lb letoff with very
little creep. Needle files and stones are all that's needed. Easy does
it with lots of laborious trial and error. You have to reassemble each
time to try out the results. If you remove too much metal or too many
coils, you end up having to order new parts. Its also possible with
more work to eliminate the overtravel but I didn't go that far. Good
luck - CW
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Seafin 41
Aug 13, 2002, 6:05:30 PM8/13/02
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Patrick:
Any competent gunsmith should be able to lighten the trigger of a 336. Unless
you know what you are doing, do not try it yourself.
Regards,
Phil
Charles Winters
Aug 14, 2002, 10:10:17 AM8/14/02
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With all due respect, one usually doesn't know what he/she is doing the
first time around. The key factor is some mechanical aptitude, a
careful approach and patience. If you have that and some simple tools,
most triggers are not beyond the home hobbyist. If you don't have that,
you should ship the rifle/pistol off to a proper gunsmith. Trouble is,
most gunsmiths will do things their way, not necessarily yours. Ergo my
tendency to "do it yourself" whenever practical. - CW
first time around. The key factor is some mechanical aptitude, a
careful approach and patience. If you have that and some simple tools,
most triggers are not beyond the home hobbyist. If you don't have that,
you should ship the rifle/pistol off to a proper gunsmith. Trouble is,
most gunsmiths will do things their way, not necessarily yours. Ergo my
tendency to "do it yourself" whenever practical. - CW
Seafin 41 wrote:
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John from MD
Aug 15, 2002, 8:12:31 AM8/15/02
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Charles Winters <ch...@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:<ajdoc9$cii$1...@grapevine.wam.umd.edu>...
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Patrick,
If you have worked on other rifles, the Marlin is pretty
straighforward. One thing you cannot get away from when lightning the
Marlin trigger is the loose slop of the trigger when you are done.
There is actually a new trigger setup from Brownells that eliminates
this but it will cost you 80+ bucks.
Regards,
John from MD
Who shoots his Marlin 38-55 at 200 yards all the time.
Ironrod
Aug 15, 2002, 8:12:08 AM8/15/02
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You might consider the combination trigger/sear
sold by Midway USA made for the Marlin 336 that
reduces trigger pull weight and trigger lash.
I bought one for my Marlin 30A (same as a 336
except a few differences) and it really improved
the trigger pull. The trigger/sear como is a drop
in replacement for your old trigger & sear. It was
fairly easy to install. You can see the trigger/sear
combo at Midways website. Go to www.midwayusa.com
and use their search function for either of the
following part numbers: 259762 (for blued version)
or 188646 (for stainless steel version). You may
get a sticker shock on the price though -- it costs
$80.99 for the combo. I spent the money and I am
very happy with the performance of the new trigger/sear
combo.
sold by Midway USA made for the Marlin 336 that
reduces trigger pull weight and trigger lash.
I bought one for my Marlin 30A (same as a 336
except a few differences) and it really improved
the trigger pull. The trigger/sear como is a drop
in replacement for your old trigger & sear. It was
fairly easy to install. You can see the trigger/sear
combo at Midways website. Go to www.midwayusa.com
and use their search function for either of the
following part numbers: 259762 (for blued version)
or 188646 (for stainless steel version). You may
get a sticker shock on the price though -- it costs
$80.99 for the combo. I spent the money and I am
very happy with the performance of the new trigger/sear
combo.
slabsides
Aug 15, 2002, 5:03:45 PM8/15/02
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In article <ajadu5$dav$1...@grapevine.wam.umd.edu>, kelt...@pacbell.net
(Patrick) wrote:
# I have a Marlin 336 Cowboy in 30-30 with a heavy trigger pull. I plan
# on using it for Rifle Silhouette out to 200 meters. Is there a way to
# lighten the trigger pull? Also, any recommendations on a front sight
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In my experience, Marlin triggers respond well to proper lubing and
use...you can accelerate the break-in by cocking the gun (empty!) and
GENTLY levering up on the hammer spur while pulling the trigger...do
this several times, and you'll 'break' the rough factory edge on the
sear...this has worked on every Marlin on which I've tried it. Just use
your fingers, or at most, a short non marring tool...wood is best...and
don't pry too hard...just enough to put about 10 extra pounds weight on
the trigger. Put a chunk of leather or something between the hammer and
firing pin for any dry firing...Marlins break firing pins when you snap
them empty. Advice: don't monkey with springs. The factory could put
any springs in there they want, they know how many coils and what size
is best. Lightening springs is a whole can of worms, increasing
backlash, creep, and reducing safety all out of proportion to the
possible lightening of pull weight.
If your trigger doesn't respond to these tips, then it's time to go to
a gunsmith and ask him to 'reduce the sear engagement'. You want to
'shorten' the pull, not 'lighten' it.
For sights, I always have used a Williams peep/Sourdough front combo
for hunting...for target(silhouette) I might be more inclined toward
the Williams Firesight combo. Ashleys are good too, but pricy.
Those who would advise you to see a gunsmith for every little tweak are
caught in the 'liability trap'. This attitude keeps lots of gunsmiths
busy and smiling, doing easy jobs that owners always USED to do for
themselves.
(Patrick) wrote:
# I have a Marlin 336 Cowboy in 30-30 with a heavy trigger pull. I plan
# on using it for Rifle Silhouette out to 200 meters. Is there a way to
# lighten the trigger pull? Also, any recommendations on a front sight
______________________
In my experience, Marlin triggers respond well to proper lubing and
use...you can accelerate the break-in by cocking the gun (empty!) and
GENTLY levering up on the hammer spur while pulling the trigger...do
this several times, and you'll 'break' the rough factory edge on the
sear...this has worked on every Marlin on which I've tried it. Just use
your fingers, or at most, a short non marring tool...wood is best...and
don't pry too hard...just enough to put about 10 extra pounds weight on
the trigger. Put a chunk of leather or something between the hammer and
firing pin for any dry firing...Marlins break firing pins when you snap
them empty. Advice: don't monkey with springs. The factory could put
any springs in there they want, they know how many coils and what size
is best. Lightening springs is a whole can of worms, increasing
backlash, creep, and reducing safety all out of proportion to the
possible lightening of pull weight.
If your trigger doesn't respond to these tips, then it's time to go to
a gunsmith and ask him to 'reduce the sear engagement'. You want to
'shorten' the pull, not 'lighten' it.
For sights, I always have used a Williams peep/Sourdough front combo
for hunting...for target(silhouette) I might be more inclined toward
the Williams Firesight combo. Ashleys are good too, but pricy.
Those who would advise you to see a gunsmith for every little tweak are
caught in the 'liability trap'. This attitude keeps lots of gunsmiths
busy and smiling, doing easy jobs that owners always USED to do for
themselves.
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John G.
Aug 16, 2002, 9:39:10 AM8/16/02
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I looked at the add that got posted from Midway. I have a Marlin 336A
(the .22 version). Do you guys think it will work on this model? The
ad said all models, but still. I have a Simmons 3-9x40 on it and
reducing the trigger pull should help close up my groups significantly
at 50yds.
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(the .22 version). Do you guys think it will work on this model? The
ad said all models, but still. I have a Simmons 3-9x40 on it and
reducing the trigger pull should help close up my groups significantly
at 50yds.
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