browning 78/85
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Stonewall
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Ramsh00ter
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Md,
I had an 1885, worst trigger system I have ever seen on a Browning product!
It was a few of years ago and at that time there were not after market triggers availible.
The triggers for the 78 will not fit. I don't believe any of th parts are interchangable.
As I understand it, the 1885 has some kind of system that prevents the gun from firing if the hammer falls to slow or fast. How they do that, I have no idea
I just know mine would only fire2-3 times out of 5.
I had mine to 4 different smiths trying to dial the trigger in.
The rifle I had was going to be converted to a 35 Whelen. But after fighting with this trigger, decided it would be better to get rid of it and build a Number 1.
I invisioned standing on a ridge in Montana, seeing that Bull of a lifetiem walk out in front of me. Throwing a rifle to my shoulder that I had just spent a ton of money on for a new barrel and wood, only to hear it go click. My next move would be to wrap it around the nearest tree. So I decided to cut my losses, I am 1000 times happier with the decision.
JMHO
I had an 1885, worst trigger system I have ever seen on a Browning product!
It was a few of years ago and at that time there were not after market triggers availible.
The triggers for the 78 will not fit. I don't believe any of th parts are interchangable.
As I understand it, the 1885 has some kind of system that prevents the gun from firing if the hammer falls to slow or fast. How they do that, I have no idea
I just know mine would only fire2-3 times out of 5. I had mine to 4 different smiths trying to dial the trigger in.
The rifle I had was going to be converted to a 35 Whelen. But after fighting with this trigger, decided it would be better to get rid of it and build a Number 1.
I invisioned standing on a ridge in Montana, seeing that Bull of a lifetiem walk out in front of me. Throwing a rifle to my shoulder that I had just spent a ton of money on for a new barrel and wood, only to hear it go click. My next move would be to wrap it around the nearest tree. So I decided to cut my losses, I am 1000 times happier with the decision.
JMHO
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George Neal
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MD5200,
I have a 78 with a Canjar trigger. I do not know if they are still available.
George
I have a 78 with a Canjar trigger. I do not know if they are still available.
George
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Stonewall
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Canjar has finally shut down operations and no longer exists.
http://www.handloadersbench.com/forum16/4706.html
Glenn
http://www.handloadersbench.com/forum16/4706.html
Glenn
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chris k
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78
The browning 78 triggers were fine(mechanically not a crisp trigger) until you tried to work with them but don't try to adjust . -Then they are a gunsmiths nightmare.Best to leave them alone .the 85 s were a little better.
I spent nearly 2 days with a guys 78 in 45-70 after he had messed with it.Even the tension of the stock bolt would change the setting of the trigger.
question is what do you end up charging someone for a trigger job that takes 2days on a $600 -800 rifle ??
A buddy of mine had a 25-06 he played with ,he found out the hard way as his hammer would not drop all the way .Missed a 6 point bull elk.NO GO BOOM!
Canjar was the only one to attempt an after market trigger.
Chris
The browning 78 triggers were fine(mechanically not a crisp trigger) until you tried to work with them but don't try to adjust . -Then they are a gunsmiths nightmare.Best to leave them alone .the 85 s were a little better.
I spent nearly 2 days with a guys 78 in 45-70 after he had messed with it.Even the tension of the stock bolt would change the setting of the trigger.
question is what do you end up charging someone for a trigger job that takes 2days on a $600 -800 rifle ??
A buddy of mine had a 25-06 he played with ,he found out the hard way as his hammer would not drop all the way .Missed a 6 point bull elk.NO GO BOOM!
Canjar was the only one to attempt an after market trigger.
Chris