Why do I need a new trigger for my 10/22?

Question

Why do I need a new trigger for my 10/22 if i put on a bull barrel?

Thank you

Good shooting

Answer 1

You don't.

If you're happy with the stock trigger leave it.

You may have 'lucked out' and got a good one.

Those target hammer and sear kits do improve the triggers on most 10/22s.

If you put on a Bull Barrel, it's assumed you are going for peak

accuracy where a better trigger would be desirable.

Answer 2

I don't think you need to replace your trigger just because your'e going to a heavy barrel, the trigger is part of the receiver, and I can't see why switching barrels would affect your trigger.  I'm no expert, and I don't know much about 10/22's, just my opinion/guess, well good luck, and going to a better trigger than stock is never a bad choice either.

Answer 3

I don't see the requirement to replace the trigger although a good crisp adjustable trigger will let you get the most out of that bull barrel.

Answer 4

The fact is, that you don't NEED a new trigger just because you change to a bull barrel.  If someone told you that, most likely what they meant was that as long as you are gong to a bull barrel to increase the accuracy of your gun, you might as well put in a new match grade trigger to complete that package.  The original trigger on the 10/22 is what many people call a "lawyer trigger".  They are called this because lawyers are sitting ready to sue anyone they can and the gun manufacturers are afraid that if they put a nice smooth 3 pound trigger in one of their guns, someone will be careless enough to shoot themselves or someone else and blame it on the light trigger.  Therefore, guns are now coming from the factory with 5 to 7 pound triggers.  It is what many of us refer to as "two finger" triggers because they take so much pressure to fire the gun.  You can find some nice smooth adjustable triggers to replace the factory trigger that will make your gun much more accurate.  If I were you, I'd be thinking about getting one of the aftermarket triggers as soon as you can.

Answer 5

You do not.

But, just like dropping a new engine in a race car will make it faster - it is only as good as it's tires.  So you would natually add nice new tires suitable for the new power.

A bull barrel is going to add the weight your body needs to hold the rifle straighter.  In theory - this will make it more accurate.  However - a barrel is only as good as the triggger - although you may see some increase in accuracy - you may not.  Having the rough factory trigger smoothed by a gunsmith or a Volquartsen drop in match trigger could be a huge help to you.  

On the other hand - if you were not a good shot with the standard barrel and trigger ........ having a match barrel and trigger isn't going to gloss over your need for practice.  I can shoot a 40 round 22 silhouette match with a stock 10/22 and win - but - with a fully tricked out 10/22 it is seems much more fun, and my score usually only comes up a target or two - but that is all.

Hope this helps

Answer 6

I have to agree with your Anthony R, I don't see why you would need to replace the trigger.  I believe that since you are replacing the barrel in an attempt to accurize the rifle many people make the trigger change as well.  I have a 10/22 and have not found the trigger to be an issue, but I have only shot my stock 10/22.  I'm curious to see how the modifications work on your rifle.  Best of luck