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Post by aldeerhunter on Aug 29, 2017 14:25:14 GMT -5
Just a reminder to all to be safe.
I was shooting 95 grains of 3031 and 300 XTPs. On the 4th shot, the gun went off when I touched the trigger. I mean touched as in 1 oz.
I had the trigger set at around 8 oz and it had been working like a charm. The adjustment screw must have moved.
I have never had this happen and was quite surprised. No harm no foul as I treat all gums as if they are loaded. Still ended up with a 1/2 inch group.
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Post by Richard on Aug 29, 2017 14:28:28 GMT -5
They work great at 1 oz. if your a bench rest shooter!
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Post by aldeerhunter on Aug 29, 2017 18:21:24 GMT -5
Hard to believe. Touch it and it goes bang. Somewhat unnerving for me.
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Post by Hank on Aug 29, 2017 19:01:03 GMT -5
Jewell triggers are the best ever. Never had one go bad on me. Did it do this more than once or just this one time and then go back to the 8 oz pull.?
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Post by elkman1310 on Aug 29, 2017 21:14:29 GMT -5
Jewel triggers are very good I use them on all my competition guns. That said they get out of adjustment and dirt and oil can really gum them up. A simple flush once in a while with lighter fluid will keep them clean and the lighter fluid will give a little amount of lube to the moving parts. Also Jewel triggers are prone to wear between the sear and cocking pieces on the side plates of the trigger housing. If you have more problems with your Jewel clean it first and go through the recommended setup procedures that come with the trigger if that doesn't fix the trigger you will find that the side plates on the trigger are worn a have scoring it is a lot more common than you might think.
A quick check on a Jewel trigger is remove the bolt and pull the trigger back just like your firing the gun and with the trigger pulled back take a small screw drive and push down on exposed cocking piece and see if it will push down and then rebound back up if it hangs up you have a problem with the side plates getting scored there was a big write up on Jewel triggers and how to clean them one of my triggers was scored pretty bad but I was able to repair it.
I have also seen several Jewel triggers break on the firing line when a primer is pierced which is fairly common when shooting a 6mm Dasher . The Jewel 2oz benchrest trigger is rather fragile that's why there are better triggers for benchrest probably the very best is a Bix and Andy which a very expensive trigger which sells for $400.00 that trigger is not something you would ever want to use on a muzzleloader.
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Post by aldeerhunter on Aug 29, 2017 21:33:59 GMT -5
This just happened once. I reset the trigger to around 8 ounces now. Will see how it holds up.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2017 23:09:44 GMT -5
While I am not a Remmy guy and have never owned a jewel trigger, it is my experience that with a trigger set below one pound, cleanliness and proper lubrication is next to godliness. I always test mine several times before loading the first shot at the range on every range trip.
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Post by hillbill on Aug 30, 2017 4:02:30 GMT -5
the Jewell is definitely prone to get dirty, make sure you flush it out. for most guys there are likely better choices out there for a hunting rig but for bench work they are hard to beat, I really like mine but I try to keep it clean.
the rig I'm working on now will get a Bix & Andy Tac Sport, just to see how good they are.
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Post by aldeerhunter on Aug 30, 2017 10:41:01 GMT -5
I will flush it with lighter fluid as suggested. I have not had the rifle out in the field. Just shooting from the bench. It was so light that after it fired, if I racked the bolt firmly, it would fire on its on.
I don't think that dirt got into the trigger. Somehow, it got out of adjustment. I was thinking the screw may have moved. May be just getting settled in and broken in. I have only fired about 100 shots. Hopefully I will get to shoot some this week and see if it does this again.
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