Jewell triggers...current status.

[ExPiney]

I have a jewell trigger that broke from a pierced primer. Is there a way to get these fixed these days? Are they out of business?

Any info appreciated.

 

[hoz53]

I have a jewell trigger that broke from a pierced primer. Is there a way to get these fixed these days? Are they out of business?

Any info appreciated.

As far as i know they are out of business and are not doing any trigger work. when my jewels break i expect to be replacing them.

 

[243Lapua]

I have a jewell trigger that broke from a pierced primer. Is there a way to get these fixed these days? Are they out of business?

Any info appreciated.

Have you taken it apart.

 

[ExPiney]

I have not. This is the 2nd time it happened. Last time Jewell fixed it. Why do you ask?

 

[tmwinds]

It’s not unusual for a pierced primer to cause breakage of one of the levers in a Jewell trigger.
Since Jewell is out of business, your best bet is to try to find someone with spare parts. Also, if you repair or replace the trigger it might be a good time to determine and repair the cause of the pierced primers.

 

[ExPiney]

I'm having the bolt bushed. If anyone knows of anyone with parts offering repair services let me know. I plan to put this on a Rim-X if I can get it fixed.

 

[L.Sherm]

I'm having the bolt bushed. If anyone knows of anyone with parts offering repair services let me know. I play to put this on a Rim-X if I can get it fixed.

What primers are you using? Cartridge?

 

[ExPiney]

Dasher w/ Alpha brass & Rem SR benchrest primers. The primers are soft. It's not a hot load. Velocity & powder charge are 90% max. Consensus seems to be that having it bushed will likely prevent it from happening again.

 

[FNSafari]

Dasher w/ Alpha brass & Rem SR benchrest primers. The primers are soft. It's not a hot load. Velocity & powder charge are 90% max. Consensus seems to be that having it bushed will likely prevent it from happening again.

The Rem 7 1/2 BR have been know to be a bit on the hard side like the CCI BR4. If you are using the Rem 6 1/2 don't! They are for the 22 Hornet class and are way too soft for a cartridge like yours.

 

[L.Sherm]

Dasher w/ Alpha brass & Rem SR benchrest primers. The primers are soft. It's not a hot load. Velocity & powder charge are 90% max. Consensus seems to be that having it bushed will likely prevent it from happening again.

Rem 700 action? I've got alot of 700 actions some bushed some not.
The only primers I pierced with rem factory actions were with 6.5 in a 222 rem mag long ago.
I'm not sure if bushing the bolt will completely fix your piercing problem.
I would try some Lapua brass I think that would definitely help or even fix it.

 

[243Lapua]

I have not. This is the 2nd time it happened. Last time Jewell fixed it. Why do you ask?

Could be possible that some powder residue from the blast made it inoperable. A disassembly is a good start.

 

[D-4297]

Might also suggest that if you are having the Bushing done , to have the F/P "turned-down" to the standard small diameter at the same time . There have been many articles done regarding this , and having the F/P also done virtually eliminates the issue , until the Bushing wears out again .

I had these issues several years ago on two different rifles , and sent both complete Bolts to Forum member "Grimstod". He did the Bushings , and turned the F/P's down , and haven't had any issue with that problem since . And I do use only the Rem 7-1/2 BR primers .

 

[Sandstorm]

And replace your firing pin spring
P.s we will all be fixin our own Jewel triggers from now on … at least thats my plan when i run out of spares.

 

[tmwinds]

Shilen makes a nice trigger at a competitive price ($200) that I’ve found is very good. The one I installed was equal to a Jewell in my opinion.

 

[Bill Norris]

Shilen makes a nice trigger at a competitive price ($200) that I’ve found is very good. The one I installed was equal to a Jewell in my opinion.

Probably the next one I buy will be Shilen.

 

[22LRaddict]

what parts are broken?

 

[Raydee]

Probably the next one I buy will be Shilen.

DO the Shilen's go down to 2oz?

 

[Bill Norris]

DO the Shilen's go down to 2oz?

Never owned one.

 

[Ranger188]

Straight from their site.

Shilen Competition Trigger
Featuring a crisp release ranging from 2 to 6 ounces, this match trigger is easily set for pull weight, sear engagement, and overtravel. It cannot be adjusted heavier than 6 ounces.

 

[tmwinds]

DO the Shilen's go down to 2oz?

Yes, maybe less.