darkcloud
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Thinking of putting a better trigger on the CVA Mountain Rifle. I would like a double set single lever trigger like I had on my old .45 Franken Rifle. Anyone have suggestions on a not too pricey trigger for this rifle?
Trigger suggestions needed.
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arcticap
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I believe that it is called a single set trigger.
The only ones that I know of currently available are the R.E. Davis single set triggers but don't know if they would fit your CVA or not:--->>> https://www.redaviscompany.com/triggers.html
Perhaps Track of the Wolf has more single set trigger options available.
But one of the Davis single set triggers is only $39:--->>> https://www.redaviscompany.com/0003.html
The only ones that I know of currently available are the R.E. Davis single set triggers but don't know if they would fit your CVA or not:--->>> https://www.redaviscompany.com/triggers.html
Perhaps Track of the Wolf has more single set trigger options available.
But one of the Davis single set triggers is only $39:--->>> https://www.redaviscompany.com/0003.html
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darkcloud
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Single lever refers to only the rear trigger allows the gun to be fired. It must be set with the front trigger.
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The target style front trigger has no lever to engage the sear. The trigger must be set to fire the lock
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I see.
Never heard of one.
Never heard of one.
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Try Track for triggers, they have a good selection. Measure the width of you CVA trigger set and match it to one of Tracks. You'll have to do some fitting and inletting but should be able to make it work.
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The R.E.Davis no. 0001 trigger is a single lever trigger:--->>> https://www.redaviscompany.com/0001.html
The trigger description states: "It is not really appropriate on hunting rifles...."
The trigger description states: "It is not really appropriate on hunting rifles...."
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darkcloud
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Takes a pretty good "squeeze" to set it but it can be adjusted safely to fire down to ounces of pull. I think that is why my Franken .45 I built years ago from collected parts shot so well. It had a Italian lock that I had a friend wire weld the cut out for the drum as I used an old TC barrel with a 1-60 twist for RB loads. Head shot a lot of cottontails with that gun plus a few gophers and deer.
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Can you tune your current trigger.?
I might be wrong, but I believe there's a double trigger double set, double trigger single set, and single set trigger for set triggers. The one you showed is a double trigger single set and as said must be set to fire the gun. The db trigger db set allows the front trigger to be fired with a normal pull or to be set by the back trigger. Some single set are set only or the double action single set where a normal pull or set pull can be had. Or, just a plain old trigger.
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No. The trigger needs replacing. It has a small chip on one corner of the sear with just enough sloppy movement that abut 1/3 of the time it won't allow it to be set. The lock works well and seems nice and snug with a smooth action but the trigger is a cheap one as it looks to me. Way too much clearance to even be safe should it be repairable. I may have to call suppliers to see what can be used as a direct replacement. I know Deer Creek has "factory replacement triggers but the one that it came with does not impress me in the least.
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darkcloud
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Single set is a single trigger which can be pushed forward to set it to a "hair trigger" release. Double set triggers have two triggers. Hammer can be released with with the front trigger without setting to a hair trigger or set to a "hair trigger" by setting it so with the rear trigger. Finally they make the one i desire if I can find one and that is a double set trigger with a single lever or phase as some cal it. It must be set to a "hair trigger" or light trigger pull if you will in order to release the hammer. The hammer can not just be cocked and fired without setting the front trigger. It can be set hammer cocked or uncocked. I may be stuck with a double set double release trigger for this model which is what it came with and is malfunctioning due to manufacturing defect as it appears to me.
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Looks like Deer Creek website isn't functioning. Getting a 404 error code constantly.
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Well there are actually four (4) trigger types.
Single, plain triggers...I have these on two flintlocks rifles, and one caplock rifle, as well as on two trade guns and three muskets...and no worries.
Single set triggers, you can use them as is OR you push them forward from behind to "set" them. Modern version may be used set or unset, and older versions, sometimes need to be set prior to going to full-cock. These are quite expensive these days...$90 +.
Single set double triggers. The rear trigger sets the trigger, and the forward trigger fires the lock. These often need to be set before one can fully cock the piece, and thus the shooter is limited to the light trigger pull. Popular with some target shooters.
Double set double triggers. These like the single set use the rear trigger to set the forward trigger, BUT unlike the previous type, one can fire the piece without setting the trigger. Often the trigger pull is quite heavier, but sometimes it's not bad. This final type of trigger allows, as with the first type, the shooter to either set the trigger for a very light pull ...aka a "target shooting pull"...., but also to fire the rifle with the trigger unset, giving a hunter perhaps the option of using a thick glove over the shooting hand, and thus reducing the chance at a premature firing. These tend to be what one finds in factory muzzle loaders sporting set triggers these days, and they are about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of the single set single trigger above.
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Single, plain triggers...I have these on two flintlocks rifles, and one caplock rifle, as well as on two trade guns and three muskets...and no worries.
Single set triggers, you can use them as is OR you push them forward from behind to "set" them. Modern version may be used set or unset, and older versions, sometimes need to be set prior to going to full-cock. These are quite expensive these days...$90 +.
Single set double triggers. The rear trigger sets the trigger, and the forward trigger fires the lock. These often need to be set before one can fully cock the piece, and thus the shooter is limited to the light trigger pull. Popular with some target shooters.
Double set double triggers. These like the single set use the rear trigger to set the forward trigger, BUT unlike the previous type, one can fire the piece without setting the trigger. Often the trigger pull is quite heavier, but sometimes it's not bad. This final type of trigger allows, as with the first type, the shooter to either set the trigger for a very light pull ...aka a "target shooting pull"...., but also to fire the rifle with the trigger unset, giving a hunter perhaps the option of using a thick glove over the shooting hand, and thus reducing the chance at a premature firing. These tend to be what one finds in factory muzzle loaders sporting set triggers these days, and they are about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of the single set single trigger above.
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