Another vote for Rifle Basix
Aftermarket Triggers
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Bolt guns I assume. I have a few Timneys, I'd like to get a Jewel or Trigger Tech but I don't have the rifles for them yet. I have a couple different triggers in ARs too. Elf and CMC. Still considering what I'll get for my next AR. The Savage that I'm in the process of building will get another Timney, hopefully the rifle after that will get a Trigger Tech Diamond.
SSgt G Cody
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I'd like to see a real comprehensive comparison test of the top 10 triggers, perhaps with the top 20 gun writers! Blind testing, honest, would be very valuable to us citizen shooters!
Your trigger comparison test is a great idea. That said, I'm curious, I had Timneys installed on two rifles, both REM 700's, one in 300 WM, the other is their 700 in thrir Ultimate in line muzzleloader, both were major improvements to the stock triggers. My question is, would I get similar improvement on my Tikka T3X (300WM) which has an excellent stock trigger I have set at 3 lbs. for hunting? If so, I'd probably go with the TT Diamond based on the positive comments on this thread. Let me know what you think…thanks
I have used Timney's exclusively for decades, but recently picked up a Triggertech special for a project to see what all the fuss was about. I was so impressed, I immediately ordered another one.
I should have checked first to see if any of the trigger companies actually make a trigger for the Tikka T3X…as it turns out Timney is the only one which lists a trigger for Tikka and that is for the T3 (probably would work for the 3X too) but would call them first…think I'll stick with the stock trigget…
Will83
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If you like your stock trigger and just want to reduce the pull weight, you can do it for around $10. I ordered a Tikka trigger spring for my T3X CTR and it got me down to around 1.5-2 lbs. It also didn't change the already excellent feel to it. The brand was Yo Dave but I have seen others making them recently. Just google search for a Tikka trigger spring.
I know with Timney their triggers are usually at least a little bit nicer than factory triggers. I have a couple in Savages and one in a Nosler M48. I also have their spring kits for my Browning A-Bolts, they make a world of difference. I have the problem where I really hate a trigger that's much more than 2lbs. Maybe it's my poor shooting ability, I don't know but I don't like them. All of that to say, the Timney for a Tikka probably has the ability to get lighter than whatever is factory. I don't think I'll keep factory triggers in anything moving forward aside from maybe a shotgun or pistol. When I got my Nosler, second hand from a consignment rack, I couldn't get the trigger to adjust like I thought it was supposed to. I was able to send that in to Timney and they cleaned it, polished the sear and replaced a couple of parts and sent it back at 1lb 14oz, just right! I really appreciate the service I received from them and it makes me want more of their products.
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I spoke with Elay Precision about their spring for the T3X and they were honest with me when they said their spring wouldn't be a benefit unless I wanted to reduce pull weight to less than 2.5 lbs, which I don't.
Thanks guys, great information! I'll put it to good use......mtgreg
Depends on what I am shooting. Bolt action I prefer a1.5 lbs trigger and semi automatic rifles I prefer a3lbs trigger.
John, you might start a new thread with this question. I look forward to the answers, because I've never shot a straight trigger.
