Bev Fitchett's Guns Magazine

Target Trigger

SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE

The specialized RUGER® TRAP MODEL Shotgun you have selected is specifically designed for the precision target sport of competitive trap shooting at clay targets. As such, it demands that you take extra safety precautions.

The RUGER® TRAP MODEL Shotgun is a target firearm designed to have a light and crisp target trigger pull with a minimum of take-up ("slack") and overtravel. Its special target trigger is externally adjustable for weight of pull, and has been set at the factory to have an approximately 3.5 pound trigger pull. Overtravel and sear engagement have been factory set for correct trigger functioning and should not be further adjusted.

A WARNING-TARGET TRIGGER
E?t	This precision target trigger has been carefully adjusted at the factory for safe and proper functioning. Do not alter the factory overtravel or sear engagement settings! You can create an unsafe condition and the shotgun can fire unexpectedly. Do not attempt to turn the weight of pull adjustment screw past its lower limit or otherwise attempt to further decrease the trigger pull. You may create an unsafe condition!
	DO NOT ALTER OVERTRAVEL OR SEAR ENGAGEMENT

ADIUSTING THE TRIGGER WEIGHT OF PULL

SHOOTERS MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS, WHEN THEY CHOSE TO MAKE SUCH ADJUSTMENTS, MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR TAKING THE ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED WHEN HANDLING A TARGET FIREARM WITH A LIGHTER TARGET TRIGGER PULL.

The only adjustment you can safely make to this target trigger involves its weight of pull. Before making any such adjustment, please read and understand this entire procedure! If you are unclear as to how to proceed with any step, make no further adjustments and immediately contact the Ruger Product Service Department, (603) 865-2442, for instructions. Do not attempt to use this shotgun or any firearm if you are uncertain as to its safe operating condition.

1. Open the action and check to be sure the shotgun is unloaded! Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.

2. Close the shotgun. On the top of the target trigger, just above where the finger presses during firing, is a hole with a small screw in it. This is the weight of pull adjustment screw.

3. The factory-supplied screwdriver should be used when adjusting this screw, which is detented so that it will "click" when turned. This helps prevent inadvertent movement of the screw.

4. Turning this weight of pull adjustment screw clockwise will increase the weight of trigger pull necessary to fire the shotgun. Turning the same screw counterclockwise will decrease the weight of trigger pull necessary to fire the shotgun. (See Illustration below)

5. The weight of trigger pull adjustment should be made in small steps. Turn the adjustment screw only 3 or 4 "clicks" at a time, and then check the adjustment by dry-firing the unloaded shotgun from your normal shooting stance before proceeding further. Once the weight of trigger pull suits your needs and preferences within the limits of adjustment - stop!

6. Please note that the weight of pull adjustment screw has a definite lower limit designed into it. If this screw has been turned counter clockwise to its furthest limit and cannot be turned any further, the weight of trigger pull is at its lowest intended adjustment. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FURTHER DECREASE THE WEIGHT OF THE TRIGGER PULL BEYOND THIS POINT BY ANY MEANS - YOU MAY CREATE A DANGEROUS CONDITION!

7. Once you have determined what weight of trigger pull is satisfactory for your target shooting needs, you should perform the following test of your adjustment: Open the shotgun to be certain the shotgun is unloaded, point it in a safe direction, and vigorously snap the shotgun closed. The hammer should remain cocked and the gun should be able to be dry-fired by a pull on the trigger. Repeat this test 3 - 4 times. If the hammer does not remain cocked, and you are unable to "dry fire" the shotgun, DO NOT LOAD OR FIRE THE GUN. Contact the Newport Product Service Department at (603) 865-2442.

During initial firing on a suitable clay target firing range after any trigger adjustment, be extra observant to be sure the shotgun is operating correctly. If you have any questions as to the gun's safe operating condition, cease firing immediately, unload the shotgun, and contact the Ruger Newport Product Service Department.

Reassemble buttstock to the receiver, noting caution on page 23.

REGARDLESS OF THE TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT, KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER, COMPLETELY OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD, UNLESS YOU ARE IMMEDIATELY FIRING AT A SELECTED CLAY TARGET!

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