Description
The stock 10/22 trigger is one of those things you don't notice until you feel something better. Ruger's own BX-Trigger is the fix. It's a factory-built module that swaps out your entire trigger group and drops the pull weight from the standard 5 to 6 pounds down to a light, crisp 2.5 to 3 pounds. That's roughly half the effort at the finger, and it makes a real difference in how tight your groups look at the end of the day.
What the BX-Trigger Actually Changes
This isn't a spring kit or a polish job. The BX-Trigger is a complete self-contained assembly, so you're replacing the whole housing rather than tinkering with individual parts. The result is a cleaner break with minimal overtravel and a positive reset, which means faster, more confident follow-up shots. It's a single-stage trigger with short take-up. Not a 1-pound match unit, but for plinking, small game, and rimfire fun it hits the sweet spot between crisp and dependable.
Fitting the BX-Trigger to Your Rig
Compatibility is dead simple: it works with all Ruger 10/22 rifles and every 22 Charger pistol chambered in .22 LR. Installation is about as easy as gun upgrades get. Drive out a couple of pins, pull the old trigger group, and drop the new module into place. Most folks knock it out at the kitchen table in a few minutes with basic tools and no gunsmith required.
Why the BX-Trigger Earns Its Spot
As a Genuine Ruger Factory Accessory, this thing is built to the same standards as the gun it's going into, and it meets or exceeds industry drop-test requirements. That factory backing is a big reason it's the single most popular first upgrade for the 10/22 platform. If you want the most noticeable improvement for the least fuss, this is where you start. It quietly ends the trigger conversation for a whole lot of shooters.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co.
- Model: BX-Trigger
- Manufacturer Part Number: 90462
- UPC: 736676904624
- Trigger Pull Weight: 2.5 to 3.0 lbs (approx. 2.75 lbs)
- Trigger Type: Single-stage, drop-in module
- Trigger Shape: Curved
- Compatibility: Ruger 10/22 rifles and 22 Charger pistols
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Housing Material: Polymer
- Color: Black / Gray
- Installation: Drop-in, no gunsmithing required
- Safety: Meets or exceeds industry drop-test standards
What’s Included
- Ruger BX-Trigger complete drop-in trigger assembly (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the BX-Trigger fit my Ruger 10/22 and 22 Charger?
Yes. The BX-Trigger is designed to fit all Ruger 10/22 rifles and every 22 Charger pistol. Because it's a complete factory module that matches the standard trigger housing footprint, there's no fitting or modification needed for it to drop in.
How hard is the BX-Trigger to install?
It's one of the easiest upgrades you can do to a 10/22. You drive out a couple of pins, lift out the old trigger group, and set the new assembly in place. Most people finish in a few minutes with basic tools and no gunsmith. Ruger even has an install video if you want to follow along.
How much lighter is the BX-Trigger than the stock trigger?
The factory 10/22 trigger typically breaks around 5 to 6 pounds. The BX-Trigger brings that down to roughly 2.5 to 3 pounds, so you're cutting the pull weight about in half. That lighter, crisper break makes it much easier to keep your aim steady through the shot.
Is the BX-Trigger a true match trigger?
It's not marketed as a competition-grade match trigger, and the wall isn't quite as glassy as high-end aftermarket units from Volquartsen or KIDD. What it is, though, is a huge improvement over stock for the money. For plinking, small game, and range training, it delivers a crisp single-stage feel that satisfies the vast majority of 10/22 owners.





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