DP modification & adjustment

[tryinhard]

I had some time today and started working on my Bridger dog proof traps. They had been rusted and dyed earlier. My dye job didn't take too well but I think they will be an asset to my line.





First thing I did was tighten up the bolt holding the circle trigger. It was loose and allowed a lot of side to side creep in the trigger.





Second I looked at the notch in the trigger. It wasn't what I like to see so I filed it nice and square.





Now to look at the dog. It wasn't too bad but I cleaned it and squared it up as well.





Now to set it and see what it looks like. Uh oh! Do you see the problem? The dog doesn't set square in the notch. It is only touching in 2 places. No chance of a nice crisp break of the trigger and dog if that is happening. More file work!



This looks better, but not quite the way I want it.



Ahh! Much better.



Dale says he night latches his. I don't know if I like that idea or not. It doesn't seem like it lends to fast setting. More thought is needed on that subject!

I hope you liked seeing what I do to prep my dp traps for the up coming season. If anyone has anything to add, please do!

Brian

[trkyslyr]

Way too much time invested in the dog proofs if ya ask me... really no need to get the dog and latch that square... the coons don't care if it creeps

[krank]

A little creep is one thing. Delayed or premature tripping needs dealt with. No harm in going through each DP.

[tryinhard]

Don, the dog was dragging significantly on the trigger causing it to be slow or sluggish to fire. Now with it cleaned and matching it fires much smoother and crisper than before.

It only took me 15 minutes per trap and needed to add my attachment set up anyway.

[bigjohn]

Having ALL of your equipment working in tip top shape is never a waste of time.