Cabela's .58 caliber trigger set won't work?

[rjgreen123]

For some reason I can't get the trigger set to operate on my Cabela's .58 caliber. The main trigger appears to work fine. Any issue with firing the gun without using the trigger set? Any ideas why the set won't work? It is just hard set when the hammer is down or back.

 

[necchi]

No problem with using just the front, it's designed to do that.
Chances are the screw that adjusts the rear "set" trigger is turned in too far.
By far the easiest way to address issues with that trigger (or any set trigger) is too take it out of the stock and look at it's function while it's in your hand.
We can spend alot of time trying too explain something that's easily seen.
Just pull the trigger guard,,then pull the trigger. If it's never been out it might take some wiggling to git it, but nothing else is affected and nothing will "spring" out of there when ya pull it.
It could be gummed up with dry factory lube or a piece of debrie.

 

[biliff]

We're going to need more details. What exactly is the set trigger doing or not doing?

 

[Idaho Ron]

I can't tell you what is the matter with it but I have one if you need it. Contact me with a PT. Ron

 

[BrownBear]

I have one too, and my guess is that the adjustment screw is set wrong. Before Ron's generous offer of a replacement, I was going to suggest a Davis Deerslayer trigger. They're intended for the TC Hawken but fit the Lyman GPR just fine, so my guess is that they'll fit yours (and mine).

I haven't got around to trying one in my 58, but if yours isn't fixed by adjustment or for some reason Ron's offer doesn't work out for you, get back to me and I'll check mine for fit before you order your own. In my experience they're a significant upgrade over the standard trigger in Lyman and TC.

 

[rafterob]

Necchi's got the best advice. Nothing beats holding the trigger set in your hands and observing how it functions. The two most common issues are;the set screws not adjusted correctly or the trigger bar(s) are not sufficiently clearing the sear bar when everything is assembled. If the triggers work fine outside of the gun, then it is probably the latter. Shimming the front of the trigger plate will usually alleviate that problem.

 

[Fred_Dwyer]

Let's try a simple sequence and see what's up.
There should be a small screw between the set trigger and trigger. Unscrew that about 3 turns. Try the set trigger. If it sets YAY! If not, back it out another turn or 2. Then with the trigger "set," screw that screw in slowly until the trigger lets off, back the screw out 1/2 turn and set the trigger again. See if the amount of trigger pull is to your liking. Adjust in or out 1/4 turn amounts to get your desired trigger pull.

 

[necchi]

Don't forget to tell'im about the flat spring in back.