Now that I've shot my Stevens no. 56 a few times, I'm thinking I want the trigger lighter. It has a single set (push to set) type, but it is not much lighter than when it's unset.  I shot it in a silhouette match last weekend, and only hit about 1/4 as many as I do with my Winchester 52.  The rifle shoots well off the bench, but I also had to really concentrate on follow through, or I would pull the shots.  

The main cause I can attribute it to is the relatively heavy trigger, even when set.  I'd say it's over a pound, perhaps 2.  It clicks and operates well, just is heavey. I've emailed CPA this question too, but does anyone know how to adjust this factory trigger?  

I see a screw in the top of the trigger, but have not played with it, for fear of breaking something before I know the proper procedure.  It appears to be an over travel stop screw, in reverse.  E.G. it stops the amount you push the trigger forward, when setting.  I'm not sure adjusting that will do anything to lighten it, but it may.  Thanks!

If points were awarded on a gun's looks, you'd have no competition in that match or any other; but lovely as it is, it's expecting a lot for this gun to shoot with a 52, even if you correct the trigger problem.  Should be a very noticeable difference between set and unset, if everything is properly adjusted.  If turning the adjustment screw clockwise doesn't reduce the pull weight, something must be out of kilter.

Thanks all, let me go play with the adjustment.  I also found some older posts that show the schematic.  I'll get it somewhat light, it doesn't have to be a hair trigger.  

It was the most compelling gun at the range every time I go.  People all want to know what it is.  

UPDATE: Well that was uneventful.  I dropped a little oil on the screw, and turned it about 3/4 turn.  The trigger is much lighter now.  Thanks!

The primary reason I quit doing BP matches is rifles not passing the "Close the Action Test."   

In talking to Gail at CPA I was told the trigger adjustment screw on their actions only adjusts any over travel.  Not trigger pull weight.

Hope I'm wrong - usually am.................

Merry Christmas to all

On set trigger safety, my practice has been to not set the trigger until coming up on target.  If I drop the rifle at that point, hopefully it's pointed down range.  I'd never set a set trigger then carry the gun anywhere, it's set a couple seconds before firing.

Travelor wrote on Dec 25^th, 2016 at 8:02am:


The CPA trigger adjustment doesn't effect over travel.  That happens after the trigger breaks.  The adjustment effects sear engagement which will lighten or increase the pull weight some.  If I try to adjust either of mine to more than 4-5 oz. all I get is more creep.  At 2-4 oz. it's a very clean pull so that's where I leave them and I'm happy with that.

JS