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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:33 am Reply with quote
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Hey, not long ago I purchased a GTXII trigger for my Phantom 500 from Eric. I installed it immediately but didn't have much of chance to test it out until yesterday.

So when its not cocked, the two stages are noticeable my touch and sight. First stage is about 3/4 of the pull then the 2nd stage for the last quarter.

Once the gun is cocked however, I barely touch the trigger and it will fire. I'm talking like maybe 5mm to 10mm of pull at most. I've taken it apart on reassembled it 3 times according to the PDF from the site for the GTXII trigger. I've attempted to adjust it as well with no success.

Can I get some thoughts on the issue? This is my first mod I've done myself to a rifle, but I followed the instructions through to my knowledge.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:34 pm Reply with quote
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There are two screws on the GTX one sets the sear and one sets the travel.

You probably need to back off the travel screw(this is the one they they tell you does not need to be adjusted in the PDF)

http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/GTX/GTXadjust.pdf

Back off the secondary 1/2 of a turn then try to adjust the primary. And the feel when the gun is uncocked actually is not the same as when it is cocked

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:38 pm Reply with quote
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So a half turn CCW? I'll give that a try after work and get back to you

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:48 pm Reply with quote
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Yes 1/2 a turn CCW on the secondary

Then tune the primary. If it is still on the knife edge back it out (primary)CCW until you can feel the distinct 1st and second stage when the gun is cocked

Test the trigger between adjustments under normal shooting conditions( cocked, loaded and fired safely downrange)

And properly adjusted the pull can be very short. 1-2mm first stage and then a crisp break at the 2nd stage resistance

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:56 pm Reply with quote
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Thanks for the tips, I'll give them a try and get back to you. Greatly appreciated

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:26 pm Reply with quote
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Just finished up testing and I'd like to thank you SMP for the tips, that worked perfectly. Now I can feel a bit safer when I handle my rifle. Thanks again.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:40 pm Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:43 pm Reply with quote
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Despite what the instructions say in most aftermarket triggers- it has always been my experience to back all screws out, install, then adjust appropriately.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:01 pm Reply with quote
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Just a back out screw kinda guy Laughing

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Yep, if it don't work... adjust 
PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:57 pm Reply with quote
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AirGunEric wrote:
Despite what the instructions say in most aftermarket triggers- it has always been my experience to back all screws out, install, then adjust appropriately.

I had to adjust the GTX II I put in my Quest too. As recieved, it was about the same as the stock trigger - no second stage and plenty creep. A minute or so of adjustment had it set in the zone where it has sat now for 1000 shots or so.

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"Back out screw kind of guy" - I'm not sure how I should take that- it's just unclear enough the permutations of it seem pretty extensive... Faq-U

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