set trigger

[whitie]

I have a Josef Just bolt action with double set triggers . How do I deactivate the set trigger if I do not want to use it ?

[sharps4590]

I don't know that you can. Certainly more than one of the fella's on the board will know.

On the German rifles I own the front trigger can be used unset and is usually pretty good like that. Not nearly so good as when set because of the trigger geometry. My American made set triggers are not as good, that is the front trigger is usually quite heavy.

[whitie]

The front trigger on my Jos Just is about 8 lbs , while the set trigger is under 2 lbs .

[Diz]

whitie, do you mean "unset" the set trigger once it has been set or disable it so it doesn't work at all? Thanks, Diz

[bro.steve]

Whitie, to unset the trigger on a german stecher, pull the back set trigger again and while holding it there, then pull the front trigger. Try it unloaded first, of course.

[Kiwi_bloke]

Try it many times unloaded until you're completely familiar with it and even then, still point it in a very safe direction. You should feel the front trigger unset.

If, for any reason it doesn't seem to be doing this, it is possible that the small screw between the triggers has been wound up too tight. If that is the case, you can adjust it back by sharpening the short end of a small allen key to resemble a screwdriver blade and turn it a bit at a time to back it off. It should start behaving after that. If not, try a strip down and a good clean or better still ask a good gunsmith to do so.

When you adjust this small screw, it will adjust the weight of the trigger pull up or down. I'm sure you knew that, but my suggestion from using these for many years, is don't set it very fine. On a cold day, you'll muff a shot you wish you hadn't when your cold fingers aren't so sensitive. A firmer setting is also, I feel, safer as you can feel the moment before let-off, (the second stage). Also it is less likely to jar off accidentally, if not set very fine.

You should also try the trigger unset, to compare. Usually these triggers have quite a long first stage movement when unset and this can be unsettling if you are not expecting it. If have a chance at a snap-shot, the unset trigger might be the only option. Usually, however, the split second to set the trigger is available and worth the trouble.

[whitie]

Thanks , Guys I'll give it a try with a snap-cap in place .

[sharps4590]

Ahhh....it is evident I misunderstood the post. I thought you meant "deactivate" it as to render it not usable.

[whitie]

Guys , I tried it with a snap cap and it unset the set trigger just like you said . Thanks again .

[mike ford]

whitie,
When "in the field" with a loaded rifle, the safe way to unset the trigger, using the procedure above, is to raise the bolt handle first.
Mike

[whitie]

Mike , will do !