Kittitas George
Gold $$ Contributor
I took my 1885 17HMR to a gunsmith in Wenatchee today. He removed the butt stock, turned and oiled the adjustment screw. Got out the trigger gauge, 'just under 3', 'Good enough'. Replaced the stock, unbelievable hard pull!! The screw that holds the butt stock enters the housing that holds the trigger. The amount of torque on that thru bolt altered the trigger 'pull' a huge amount. The thru bolt is now "snug", I'll do some shooting trials and report back. I'm certainly appreciative of the help offered. I had a wonderful few hours at the 'smith', visiting with a few of his other "old timer" friends and customers.. We discussed an Oregon, Nevada "sage rat" trip and Basque dinners in Winnemmucca.