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Getting less than 2 lbs pull on Tikka T3 trigger.
Posted by TorontoAlex on April 13, 2015 at 3:12 amThe allen head machine screw located in front of the trigger adjustment screw is there to stop the adustment screw from going out any further. If I were to grind a flat on this screw, the adjustment screw would be able to come out a couple of extra turns. Would the adjustment screw fall out, or could I get an even lighter trigger pull? And more importantly does this compromise the triggers' safety? Could it go off too easily if the bolt is slammed shut or if the gun was dropped, bumped, etc?
7x57mm replied 8 years, 11 months ago 11 Members · 13 Replies -
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1 Bullseye
I would take a look at the JARD trigger available on Mountain Tactical ($149)
I personally would not shave off that screw. It's set for a reason. You don't want to be that guy discharging rounds while locking your bolt.
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296 Bullseyes
Hi you can replace the spring , eazy enough to do without cutting metal , although I got my gunsmith to do it while he did other work
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1 Bullseye
We've played around with this a bit. It's not terribly difficult, but be careful. If you allow the trigger adjustment screw to come out too much, you can lose the spring & plunger (they're hard to find once they fly). I've taken the trigger on my latest 223ai down to about 1.5# without seeing any slam fires or drop fires.
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1 Bullseye
I thought about shaving the screw on my trigger but I instead chose to install a different spring. My trigger breaks cleanly and safely at around 1.7 lbs.
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1 Bullseye
After firing 90 more rounds yesterday I've decided 2lbs seems just fine for me. I'm still used to my Enfield's 10lbs trigger. I like how I can just barely feel it setting before the squeeze makes it go boom.
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21 Bullseyes
I second the advice on getting Ernie the gunsmith varmint spring. Just backing out the follower screw losses its effectiveness past a certain point. Better to have a different spring to maintain the safety aspects of the trigger assembly. You could keep backing out the screw till there was no contact and have a very unsafe condition. My Sporter with ernies spring is mere ounces and clean, and the ” bounce” test confirms it is fairly safe. The fact is no trigger is “safe” given a overwhelming upset, but I think a trigger pull should reflect the use. If you wear gloves when shooting, you should opt for a heavier pull, if you do bench rest stuff- then light as you please!
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1 Bullseye
Do you have a trigger pull gauge to measure your adjustments? If not, this is all a moot point…you can't safely adjust your trigger.
That said, I've safely adjusted a dozen T3 triggers to between 1-1/2# and 1-3/4# with the factory adjustment screw…and a small trick.
I have a half dozen Ernie springs un-used in the toolbox, as I haven't needed them after I got the rifles “tuned” up.
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1 Bullseye
i have a tikkat3 in 243 flavour and have trigger pull of just over 12oz thanks to yo dave spring item number 161456353242 on fleabay
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21 Bullseyes
I don't have a trigger pull gauge, I like my trigger with Ernie the gunsmith spring, but YukonAl has way more gravitas than me and I have never heard him give bad advice… So take his advice before you commit to mine lol.
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1 Bullseye
Hi Al…have you posted about this “small trick” before? I am very interested to learn about it.
Do you have a trigger pull gauge to measure your adjustments? If not, this is all a moot point…you can't safely adjust your trigger.
That said, I've safely adjusted a dozen T3 triggers to between 1-1/2# and 1-3/4# with the factory adjustment screw…and a small trick.
I have a half dozen Ernie springs un-used in the toolbox, as I haven't needed them after I got the rifles “tuned” up.
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