Rem 541-T trigger.....rare?

[TonyWells]

I have a 541-T with a broken trigger housing. Seems they are not easy to find. At least the sources I have looked at. Rather than attempt to machine one from scratch, what I'd like to know is if there are any other Remington models that use the same, or at least an interchangeable trigger? I would buy either the entire trigger or just the housing (if it were compatible, otherwise just a 541 housing). I have all the pieces, but the front tab that retains the bolt stop pin broke away from the main part of the housing. That front tab is missing, so no chance of somehow reattaching it. If it's a zinc alloy I doubt it could be welded back in place anyway.

So I'm looking for suggestions on how to approach this. It seems from some advertisements that the 581 has a similar trigger, and people are dropping in the adjustable 541 trigger. Would this indicate that a 581 trigger would be a drop-in replacement for the 541? I'm not too concerned about the adjustments at this point.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
Tony

 

[DM~]

Yes the 581 trigger will work, it's just not adjustable like some of the other 500 series triggers...

DM

 

[TonyWells]

Thanks for the reply, SR. This is a youth training rifle, so fine tuning the trigger really isn't a factor. I will expand my search to include a 581 trigger assembly..

 

[Old Shooter]

Numrich lists both the stripped housing and the housing assembly for the 541T. They also have the housing assemblies for the 581 as well as the 541.

 

[TonyWells]

Thanks Old Shooter. I thought I had looked there, but if I did I missed it completely. If they actually have stock on it, I'm all set.

Thanks again!

Tony

 

[DM~]

You can turn a 581 housing into an "S" or "T" housing... It's all about drilling/tapping a hole for the sear engagement...

DM

 

[TonyWells]

That I will probably do for next camp season. All girls/boys camps are done for this year. Can you point me to a sketch or drawing for the modification by any chance?

 

[DM~]

Just copy the T housing and you will have it...

DM

 

[TonyWells]

Of course, DM.....thanks.

 

[TonyWells]

Old shooter, apparently no stock at Numrich at this time. On with the hunt. Thanks for the tip though.

 

[philip brousseau]

if nothing else works out give brian volker in the mid-west a call. he can tell you about anything 541.

 

[TonyWells]

Ended up buying a 581 from ebay. About 2x the stripped housing cost, but will have a few spare parts for stock. The fleet has several of these.

Thank all you guys!

Tony