Video and Written Instructions for installing our Ruger 10/22 TriggerShims Brand Shim Kit.
Ruger 10/22 Shim Kit Installation Video How
To Install a Shim Kit How To Install a TriggerShims Brand Shim Kit in your Ruger 10/22 Shows how
to install the TriggerShims #10/22-8SS 8 Piece Shim Kit Also shows how to Remove and Reassemble the Hammer, Trigger,
Sear, Disconnector, Bolt Release and Magazine Release. Shows how to install the Wolff Gunsprings 18076 10/22 Reduced
Power Rifle Tune-Up Pak. Shows how to Install the Volquartsen VC10BR Automatic Bolt Release and the Volquartsen VC10MR
Extended Magazine Release.
Easy
to Follow Written Instructions
How to Install the 10/22 Trigger
Shim Kit Trigger Shim Instructions - Shim Kit Instructions Volquartsen Automatic Bolt Release How To Instructions Volquartsen Extended Magazine Release How To Instructions This Page
shows how to install a TriggerShims Custom Trigger Shim Kit and a Volquartsen Automatic Bolt Release in your Ruger 10/22 Also check our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional tips.
Ruger 10/22 Parts Diagram
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Figure 1
Remove trigger housing from receiver
How to Install a Trigger Shim Kit. Safety First! Make Sure Gun is Unloaded! Remove magazine, open bolt and make certain there is not
a cartridge in the chamber. Allow the bolt to close. Familiarize yourself with the disassembly instructions
and parts list in your Ruger Owner Manual. Click on thumbnail above for a full size schematic. Loosen the
Barrel Band Screw (B-69) and remove the Barrel Band (B-68) Loosen,
but do not remove the Take Down Screw (B-65) Position the safety so an equal amount of the
button is exposed on each side. If the safety is not in the middle when the barrel-receiver assembly is lifted out of the
stock, the stock will be damaged. Swing the barrel-receiver assembly upward away from the forearm of the stock. Be
careful the two Receiver Cross Pins (B-5) and Bolt Stop Pin (B-46) do
not fall out. Remove the trigger assembly by drifting out the two Receiver Cross Pins
(B-5) (see figure 1)
Figure 2
Hammer and bushings - bolt lock spring
The 1/8" wooden dowel included with the shim kit makes a handy mar-proof drift. Holding
your thumb firmly over the top of the hammer, pull the trigger and release the tension on the hammer. Remove the Hammer
Rod (B-18) and Spring (B-44) assy, and set aside. Notice the Bolt Lock Spring (B-42) around
the right side Hammer Bushing, notice that the step on one leg of the spring is holding tension on the Bolt Release,
and the straight leg is trapped under the ejector cross pin. Remove the Hammer Pivot Pin, Hammer, Hammer
Bushings and Bolt Lock Spring and set aside. (see figure 2)
Figure 3
Volquartsen Automatic Bolt Release
Installing the Volquartsen Automatic Bolt Release. (see
figure 3) Now that you have the Hammer out, you can install an automatic bolt release. I use and recommend the Volquartsen
Automatic Bolt Release. Hold the trigger housing in upright position and simply push from left to right pin #B-35, Mag Latch Pivot Pin, (see figure 4) just far enough to clear Bolt Lock,
(#B-41). Lift out Bolt Lock and slide VQ Auto Bolt Release into position. Slide Mag Latch Pin (#B-35) back through holes into position. At this point you can continue
to remove Trigger/Sear/Disconnector assembly to install shims, or reassemble hammer, bushings and
springs and reassemble trigger housing into receiver, and secure with pins (#B-5). Be suse
to check all parts function correctly before firing rifle.
Figure 4
Magazine Latch Pivot Pin #B-35
Figure 5
Trigger Pivot Pin #B-21
Removing the Trigger/Sear/Disconnector. Remove Trigger
Pivot Pin, (B-21) (see figure 5) The Trigger, Sear and Disconnector will come out the top of
the housing, be sure to watch the Trigger Return Plunger and Spring (#B-39, 40) will fall out of
the trigger guard when removing trigger, set those parts aside. Watch not to let the Disconnector Pin
fall out, notice the relationship of the Trigger, Sear,Disconnector,
and Disconnector Spring. (see figure 6)
Figure 6
Trigger and Disconnector
Figure 7
Installing Trigger Shim
Figure 8
Installing Hammer Shims
Installing the Trigger Shims. Now its quite easy to
install the Trigger and Disconnector shims. Slide the Disconnector
Pin (KE02800 - bottom pin in Figure 7) slightly out one side, about 1/8 inch, just enough that you can install
a shim, put a drop of gun oil on, slide pin back in to hold shim. Now slide the pin out 1/8" the other way,
and install a shim on the other side, and the disconnector is done! The Trigger shims will install the same way, but
first you will need a Cheater Pin. We have included a 1/8 X 7/16 steel cheater pin in our
kit, or a piece of 1/8" wooden dowel rod from the hardware store works well, you may have to sand it untill
it is just under 1/8" so that it will slide into the Trigger and Sear, and cut it to 7/16"
in length with a razor knife. Slide the Cheater Pin in to hold the Sear
(B-23), back it out 1/8", install a shim, (see figure 7) add a drop of oil, and slide cheater pin back to hold the shim,
do the same with the other side. Reassemble Trigger and Disconnector into Trigger Housing, don't forget Trigger
Return Spring and Pin, and install Trigger Pivot Pin (B-21) at the same time forcing
out the Cheater Pin.. Using the same method as installing shims in Disconnector and Sear, push the Trigger Pivot
Pin out one side, about 1/8", just to clear and install a shin on one side. Do the same to the other
side, add a couple drops of gun oil, and you are done with the trigger! Install
Hammer Shims Hammer Shims install inside the Hammer Bushings (B-43, see figure
8) Add a drop of gun oil and you are ready for re-assembly. Install Hammer (B-17A), Hammer
Pivot Pin (B-19) and Hammer Spring (B-44) Be sure Bolt Lock Spring
(B-42) is on the right side and the step-leg of the spring is on the inside bottom, (see figure 2) This end of the
spring will engage with the Bolt Release (B-41), and the straight end will be trapped under
the Ejector Cross Pin (B-35) when installing the Ejector. Further re-assembly is simply the reverse
of dis-assembly.
It
is of the utmost importance not to shim too tightly! You will want some play, and no binding
on any parts. Check firearm for proper operation
before loading with live ammunition. If you are unsure about reassembly, see a qualified Gunsmith. You
are solely responsible for the safe operation of your firearm.
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