Granty84 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hello all, I recently adjusted the length of pull on my sxs and found that when I now work the second trigger, the recoil drives the front one into my trigger finger. The big problem I have is that the gun is quite old and the back of the front trigger is rather abrasive, thus when I looked down at my hand after 40 clays I was shocked to see it covered in blood! You should have seen the trigger guard which had gained a crimson paint job! Does anyone have any advice on how I might be able to alleviate the issue. I don't really want to alter the gun but have considered putting a layer of rubberised shrink wrap on the front trigger to give it a smooth surface. Any ideas most welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I may be wrong, but if the gun is able to recoil that far then have you shortened it too much? Try extending it with a slip in recoil pad and see if the problem goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 May just be that the gap between the two triggers is a bit small for your finger. I shouldn't cost much to have a gunsmith remove & bend the blades a little. They can smooth off the roughness at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granty84 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks for those answers. In actual fact I've lengthened the length of pull rather than shortened it- by about an inch. I was finding it difficult to hold it firmly to my shoulder and therefore was getting a rather large bruise on my arm! I'll speak to a gunsmith about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Ah rules out my suggestion then, although if the LOP is a little long, then your trigger finger will point towards to target more rather than curl a little around the trigger, which could put it closer to the front trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granty84 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That's a good point Oscarsdad. I might reduce the LOP a bit and try again once my finger's healed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Some guns, notably Spanish imports have a hinged front trigger - as this is a known problem. I have heard that some 'best' English guns also have a hinged trigger, but I've never seen one. Bending triggers would possibly require annealing followed by re-hardening. My own immediate suggestion would be to use light loads. I use 21 gramme loads with success in my 12 bores (and they are cheaper as well!) although I have never suffered with recoil/fingers etc. I have several guns including light straight hand double triggers and these loads work very well for clays. If you are shooting clays (as indicated) this is great, but a more permanent solution would be needed for game/pigeons as 21 grammes will not suit much live quarry. For this, I think you may need to visit a shooting coach to see what is going wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granty84 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi John, now I've read your thoughts, I've realised that it wasn't just the LOP that was different this weekend compared to last. I used different cartridges as well! As a scientist, I should know that you should only change one factor at a time!!!!!! The weekend where my finger came away unscathed, I was using Gamebore Kent Velocity 28gm 7.5s and the finger bashing time, I was using Eley VIP 28gm 7.5s which I've found in the past to have a lot more of a kick! I will try some Kent Velocities with the new LOP and see if my finger survives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 my father had terrible trouble with a AYA No.2 that started biting him as you describe he had some little rubber thing fitted to the trigger which seemed to work AFAIK it was a sleeve that covered the front trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granty84 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Fab! Any idea where I might get one from? I've managed to source a bit of narrow rubber tubing, at work, which might suffice. I'll try it when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Just use shrink tube and a hot air gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I have also found the Eley VIPs to be a pretty 'lively' cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 my little sbs does the same to me,i thought it was just because i shoot it with a soft grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I've experienced the same problem in the past - very painful! Parkerhale used to sell a rubber screw on modification which was fitted to the front trigger - worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granty84 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Problem solved! I've made a trigger cover from a length of narrow diameter rubber bunsen burner tubing. I think I'll also stay clear of the VIPs when doing clays! Cheers for everyone's input. I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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