K98 Trigger Job

[M1 Tanker]

Looking for some advice before I attempt to do a trigger job on one of my K98s. Anyone have any suggestion?

[ptrthgr8]

Depending upon what you were looking for, you might want to try one of the Huber triggers:

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#huber%20trigger____-_1-2-4_8-16

They're easy to install (about as easy as installing the standard trigger) and they're adjustable. I've got one in a Yugo K98 rework and one in a Finnsh M39 mosin Nagant. It took less than 10 mins to get them installed and they're wicked smooth.

Cheers,

~ Greg ~

[ptrthgr8]

I forgot to mention, too, that the Huber triggers don't require any modifcations to the rifle, aside from perhaps needing to remove a tiny bit of wood from inside the stock (I had to do that on the K98, but not on the Mosin). If you're at all concerned about being able to put it back in its original configuration at some point, the Huber trigger is a great way to go.

~ Greg ~

[97th Signalman]

I am putting a Huber trigger into my K98k. I opted for the two-stage version. Unfortanately one of my ajdjustment screws was apparently cross threaded and locked up in the threaded hole. I am expecting a free replacement shortly. John Huber is a great guy to talk with...good customer support. The triggers are really neat and easy to install and while not cheap, probably cheaper than a gunsmith doing hand work on your trigger.

[deth502]

first off, nice avatar ptr :thumbup:

second, i have never bought or installed a huber trigger myself, but i will say that i have shot a friends finn mosin and 03 with huber triggers he installed in them, and they were very nice triggers. not the same as a nice new target rifle trigger, but MILES AND MILES better than the stock ones. and he cant say enough good things about them either.

[97th Signalman]

I should have mentioned in my post that I also investigated the possibility of using and Timney trigger. They are actually a little cheaper than the Huber and fully adjustable. However, they do require the removal of a lot more wood than the Huber setup. Timney does offer the option of a modern safety for a bit more money if you don't like the stiff, long-throw Mauser safety. However, here you would have to memove visible wood to accomodate the safety which would permanently change the external appearence of the rifle.

[ptrthgr8]

first off, nice avatar ptr :thumbup:

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~ Greg ~

[97th Signalman]

Got my replacement trigger from John Huber today. John sent it to me for free because the front ball adjustment screw (first stage)on my first Huber trigger was jambed and would not turn. The replacement trigger was installed and adjusted in just a few minutes. I have set the light first stage for a about 3/16" of travel at the trigger tip and the second stage is set for a quick crisp release just past the first stage. After a bit of range work I may choose to shorten up the overtravel a bit.

I may put one of these into my Swedish Model 96 Mauser if I think there is much to gain. My Mosin Nagant is a very likely candidate. I am also considering one for my US Model 1917 Enfield/Winchester. I probably won't touch my Springfield 03a3 because its standard Military trigger is really superb as is.

Maybe someday there will be a family of replacment triggers based on the Savage Accutrigger. Now that would really be something.

Anyway, the Hubers look great, work great, and are easy to install and adjust. And, as said above, you can always return the gun to its original condition in just a few minutes.