Description
The factory Ruger 10/22 trigger is famous for being one thing: heavy. Most stock units break somewhere in the 5 to 6 pound range with a mushy, gritty feel that holds back an otherwise great little rifle. Timney's answer is a full action replacement that ditches the factory guts entirely and drops in a hand-built assembly set to a clean 2.75 pounds. The difference at the range is night and day, and it's the kind of upgrade you feel on the very first shot.
What Sets the Timney 10/22 Trigger Apart
This isn't a spring kit or a shim job. The housing is one-piece 6061-T6 billet aluminum, CNC machined and finished in silver with a contrasting black shoe. The trigger, sear, and hammer are wire EDM cut from steel and heat treated, so the parts that matter are built to hold up over the long haul. Every unit is assembled, calibrated, and tested by hand in the USA, which is why the break is so consistent from one trigger to the next. Expect a crisp let-off with no measurable creep, no side-to-side slop, and a short reset.
Installing the Timney Drop-In on Your 10/22
If you've ever pulled your 10/22 apart to clean it, you already know how to do this. Pop the barreled action out of the stock, push out the two action pins, and set the new assembly in place. That's genuinely the whole job, and Timney includes the cross pins you need. No gunsmith, no fitting, no filing.
Extra Touches That Make a Difference
Beyond the pull weight, Timney built in a couple of features that earn their keep. The extended magazine release can be worked with a single finger, which makes mag swaps quicker and easier for right or left-handed shooters. It also comes standard with an auto bolt release, so you can drop the bolt just by pulling it back rather than fumbling with the stock catch. For plinking, small game, or squeezing tighter groups out of a target build, this trigger is one of the most bang-for-buck upgrades you can make to a 10/22.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Manufacturer Part Number: 10221C16
- UPC: 081950102235
- Model: Replacement Trigger
- Fits: Ruger 10/22
- Pull Weight: 2.75 lbs (factory set, non-adjustable)
- Trigger Style: Single-stage curved
- Housing Material: One-piece 6061-T6 billet aluminum
- Internals: Wire EDM cut, heat treated steel trigger, sear, and hammer
- Finish: Silver housing, black shoe
- Installation: Drop-in, two-pin
- Included Features: Extended magazine release, auto bolt release, trigger guard
- Length: 6.1 in
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- Timney complete drop-in trigger assembly (silver housing, black shoe)
- Integrated trigger guard
- Extended magazine release
- Auto bolt release
- Stainless action cross pins
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Timney 10/22 trigger hard to install?
Not at all. It's a complete drop-in assembly, so if you can field strip your rifle for cleaning you can handle this. You pull the barreled action from the stock, push out the two factory action pins, set the Timney unit in place, and reinstall the pins that come with it. No gunsmith or fitting required.
What is the pull weight on this Timney trigger and can it be adjusted?
It comes factory set at 2.75 pounds with no creep, and this particular model is non-adjustable. Timney calibrates and tests each one by hand, so the break is crisp and consistent right out of the box. If you want an adjustable option down the road, Timney's Calvin Elite line lets you tune reach and pull weight.
Does the Timney 10/22 trigger include an extended magazine release and auto bolt release?
Yes on both counts. The extended magazine release can be worked with a single finger for faster mag changes, and the auto bolt release lets you drop the bolt just by pulling it to the rear. Both are built into the assembly, so there's nothing extra to buy or install.
Will this trigger fit my Ruger 10/22 Takedown or aftermarket receiver?
It's designed for the standard Ruger 10/22 platform and installs the same way a factory trigger group does, including on Takedown models. As long as your receiver uses the standard two-pin 10/22 trigger fitment, this drops right in. With uncommon custom receivers it's always smart to confirm the pin layout before ordering.





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