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Trigger
screw
locations.
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[NOTE:
The overtravel screw
located immediately
behind the trigger (8)
has been removed on your
TUBB 2000. It is not
needed because there is
enough spring pressure
in the trigger itself to
overcome the momentum of
the trigger
finger.]
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Left
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Right
side
marks.
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[NOTE:
Looking at the either
side of the trigger,
there is a scale of
index marks on the
trigger housing and an
indicator on the link.
This can be used as a
reference to record
first and second stage
settings.]
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DAVID
TUBB --
My
two stage trigger will
have about two thirds of
its total weight on the
first stage. I usually
prefer my trigger to
have a 16-20 ounce total
weight, which means the
first stage will
constitute approximately
12 to 16 ounces of the
total trigger weight. I
want the second stage
sear engagement and
weight heavy enough so
that that when I take up
the slack in the first
stage the momentum of my
finger moving through
this first stage will
not set off the second
stage. When properly
adjusted, you will be
able to clearly feel
when you reach the
second stage stop.
Additionally, don't be
fooled by thinking that
a super light trigger (6
ounces or less) will
make you shoot better! A
trigger which is in the
12 to 30 ounce total
weight range is much
more controllable and
hence
shootable.
I
like about 0.150 inches
of movement in the first
stage. You may prefer
more or less movement,
but keep in mind this
has nothing to do with
the weight of the first
stage. The Anschutz
trigger provides many
more tuning options,
such as this one, than
any other trigger I know
of. However, some of the
adjustments may slightly
affect others, so always
check the overall
performance of the
trigger after making
changes in engagement or
travel. With experience,
you will see that
adjustments made to this
trigger are all about
feel, not numbers. Plus,
the design of the
Anschutz trigger allows
you to literally see the
effect of adjustments:
move the screws and
watch the movement of
the trigger
parts.
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STEP
BY
STEP
by David
Tubb
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1.
The first step in adjusting the
Anschutz trigger is determining
the best position for the trigger
itself. The trigger is position
adjustable horizontally along its
attachment rail and may also be
moved laterally. Loosen the screw
on the trigger face using the
larger of the two provided
wrenches and position the trigger
to suit your shooting grip.
2.
Look at the left side of the
trigger body. There is a
rectangular cam attached via an
allen screw (11 in the above
illustration). Loosen the allen
screw (screw may have to be
removed). Set the cam finger
(pointer) so that it is at the
top outside edge of the allen
screw. This will correspond with
the cam finger indicating on line
6 to 6-1/4 from the bottom. These
reference lines are located on
the link directly ahead of the
cam finger. [Some of the
index lines are miss-marked in
certain triggers so it may be
indicating between 7 and 7-1/4
when it is positioned as
directed.]
Be
sure not to overtighten this
allen screw (using the short end
of the allen wrench and the thumb
and index finger is tight
enough). Also be sure that the
cam bracket is in line with the
arm to which it is mounted.
The
cam tip is meant to be able to
move up and down the arm for
adjustment. Its position affects
the feel of the trigger since
changing the amount of distance
to and from the fulcrum point
gives it a specific amount of
leverage at each point. This
makes the second stage break
heavier (further up) or lighter
(further down).
[When
you move the cam finger you will
likely have to readjust the sear
engagement screw to get the
proper feel.]
3.
The two rear screws in the back
of the trigger are for first
stage (9, black screw) and second
stage (10, silver screw) weights.
I recommend you tighten the first
stage (black) screw to increase
it to the initial trigger load or
feel desired. You will then use
the second stage adjustment to
fit your style of shooting. The
first stage weight can then be
adjusted to further preference
later. However, it is important
to understand that these
adjustments are not independent
of one another: lightening the
first stage somewhat lightens the
second, and vice
versa.
4.
The second stage sear engagement
screw is located directly in
front of the trigger (5). Moving
the screw clockwise lessens the
engagement of the second stage
sear. If the screw is moved too
far in then the second stage stop
will disappear from the trigger
stroke; as the trigger moved
through its first stage, the
rifle would fire without the
shooter sensing any stop at the
second stage. Back the screw out
until you feel the second stage
stop, and then I would recommend
backing it out another 1/8 turn.
This screw has a direct bearing
on how crisp your trigger will
feel; less engagement of the
second stage sear will mean a
crisper trigger until, as
mentioned, you over-adjust and
the second stage stop is removed.
This screw adjustment only
indirectly affects trigger pull
weight; it primarily affects the
feel of the trigger.
5.
The first stage movement is
controlled by the second screw
directly in front of the trigger
(4). First stage movement
increases as the adjustment screw
is backed out. Tightening the
screw shortens and eventually
eliminates first stage movement
from the trigger (at that point
you will have a single stage
trigger). If you want to shoot a
single stage trigger still follow
the above directions in numerical
order so that you get the type of
engagement on the second stage
that will result in a crisp
trigger; then simply remove any
first stage movement by
tightening this screw.
6.
The second (silver) screw at the
rear of the trigger adjusts
second stage weight. The black
screw next to it adjusts the
weight of the first stage.
Turning either screw in increases
weight, out decreases weight.
Total trigger weight (first stage
plus second stage) is adjustable
from 10 ounces to an approximate
total weight of 50-plus
ounces.
[Please
note that the weight range can
vary depending on the particular
trigger assembly installed on
your rifle.]
Trigger
Shoe
The trigger face on the Anschutz
is adjustable for position length
and face angle. Most shooters
find they have the best control
when the trigger finger naturally
contacts the trigger at the
fingertip -- and when the finger
is naturally extended. Take time
to work with this adjustment. It
can also affect the feel of the
trigger. Superior Shooting
Systems Inc. has an accessory
trigger that replaces the
Anschutz trigger piece. It is
knurled aluminum and EVERYONE who
has tried it prefers it to stock.
Click HERE
to learn more.
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