Tikka trigger needs !!

[Edwin Gideons]

When I wrote this I should have said I own a left hand T3 Sporter so the Bernard will fit. I own one. Looking at the instructions, I don't see a model number for the trigger.

I appreciate you looking and expect no less from a fellow left handed shooter! I would have stuck with the Timney just because it’s easy but they don’t do lefties. Whidden returned my message this morning with all the info on the Barnard.

 

[370bc]

Can anyone give a comparison to the factory tikka trigger to a bix 'n andy? Would the be a 50% increase in performance between the 2? A 75% difference? Thx in advance. I have had the chance to use a B&A trigger........ yet.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

Its very hard to say imo, i have shot properly tuned tikka triggers with aftermarket springs that brakes like glass time after time. I would say n factory trigger as is would see you gaining 50% with a bix but not over n properly tuned tikka but the bix will be more precise especially to the real good shooter

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I really don't want to imagine life without good triggers! I assume guns would still go bang though.

 

[K22]

I think a lot of you guys have gone off the deep end. Why does it need a new trigger? What is wrong with the trigger? What have you tried? What outcome do you seek that you think a different trigger will solve?

I am not saying you are wrong but it seems like everyone thinks they need a new trigger on every rifle they buy. It kind of reminds me of people that think they need a different intake air filter and a larger duel exhaust on every car they buy!

Most triggers are adjustable. Most have the option of modifing the stock springs or lightly stoning the levers that make up the trigger and the sear.

I have never in my life had a trigger as the main issue standing in the way of how accurate I could shoot the rifle or the pistol.

I would go so far as to say that if a person can not shoot a tight group with a stock trigger they will never be able to shoot a tight group no matter what trigger they install. Miltary Snipers and Infantry shoot humans trying not to get shot at long distances on moving target with the crapiest trigger's on the earth most of them being 2 stage triggers all day everyday!

In fact we even have some shooting sports that have started to limit how light a trigger can be which I think is a good thing.

https://timneytriggers.com/tikka-t3/

The Tikka T3's (old one's) had adjustable triggers that were quite good and easy to adjust without disassembly of the rifle. I adjusted mine and it was perfect for me.

However with my newer T3X I was unable to adjust trigger. This appears intentional on the part of the mfg since the instruction book does not contain instructions on adjusting the trigger whereas the owner's manual for the old T3 did. In addition, the trigger adjust set screw seems to have been made un- moveable.
https://www.full30.com/watch/MDE2ODYz/tikka-t3-t3x-trigger-spring-kit-mcarbo
https://www.full30.com/watch/MDE2ODYz/tikka-t3-t3x-trigger-spring-kit-mcarbo

 

[STOMP442]

Jard makes an outstanding trigger for a Tikka and you can buy them factory set at your specified pull weight.

 

[dgeesaman]

Can anyone give a comparison to the factory tikka trigger to a bix 'n andy? Would the be a 50% increase in performance between the 2? A 75% difference? Thx in advance. I have had the chance to use a B&A trigger........ yet.

Well that is not a reasonable question - there is no performance metric for triggers other than weight, which is both adjustable and well documented for each trigger. And pull weight is not the be-all end-all.

I took a stock Sako trigger off of my Sako Quad and put on a Bix'n Andy (single stage). It's epic. It's that good, and I'm still running over a half pound of pull weight. In terms of consistency of pull weight, crispness of the break, etc the B&A is better. I prefer two-stage myself but a Bix'n Andy single stage is better to shoot that most really good two stage triggers.

That said, the stock Sako and Tikka triggers are pretty darn good, particularly considering their cost. It's hard to justify spending $500 over and above those factory triggers.

 

[Flouncer]

Just for the end of the dead horse beating, ad infinitum, "Mauser" triggers are certainly not lawyer designed. This thread caught my eye and it's amusing but I'm staying with my stock Tikka hunting trigger. It's a hunting rifle. We are not all here to TRY and shoot tiny groups or compete.

 

[dolek]

I think a lot of you guys have gone off the deep end. Why does it need a new trigger? What is wrong with the trigger? What have you tried? What outcome do you seek that you think a different trigger will solve?

I am not saying you are wrong but it seems like everyone thinks they need a new trigger on every rifle they buy. It kind of reminds me of people that think they need a different intake air filter and a larger duel exhaust on every car they buy!

Most triggers are adjustable. Most have the option of modifing the stock springs or lightly stoning the levers that make up the trigger and the sear.

I have never in my life had a trigger as the main issue standing in the way of how accurate I could shoot the rifle or the pistol.

I would go so far as to say that if a person can not shoot a tight group with a stock trigger they will never be able to shoot a tight group no matter what trigger they install. Miltary Snipers and Infantry shoot humans trying not to get shot at long distances on moving target with the crapiest trigger's on the earth most of them being 2 stage triggers all day everyday!

In fact we even have some shooting sports that have started to limit how light a trigger can be which I think is a good thing.

https://timneytriggers.com/tikka-t3/

https://www.full30.com/watch/MDE2ODYz/tikka-t3-t3x-trigger-spring-kit-mcarbo

I think a lot of you guys have gone off the deep end. Why does it need a new trigger? What is wrong with the trigger? What have you tried? What outcome do you seek that you think a different trigger will solve?

I am not saying you are wrong but it seems like everyone thinks they need a new trigger on every rifle they buy. It kind of reminds me of people that think they need a different intake air filter and a larger duel exhaust on every car they buy!

Most triggers are adjustable. Most have the option of modifing the stock springs or lightly stoning the levers that make up the trigger and the sear.

I have never in my life had a trigger as the main issue standing in the way of how accurate I could shoot the rifle or the pistol.

I would go so far as to say that if a person can not shoot a tight group with a stock trigger they will never be able to shoot a tight group no matter what trigger they install. Miltary Snipers and Infantry shoot humans trying not to get shot at long distances on moving target with the crapiest trigger's on the earth most of them being 2 stage triggers all day everyday!

In fact we even have some shooting sports that have started to limit how light a trigger can be which I think is a good thing.

https://timneytriggers.com/tikka-t3/

https://www.full30.com/watch/MDE2ODYz/tikka-t3-t3x-trigger-spring-kit-mcarbo

Quote:"I have never in my life had a trigger as the main issue standing in the way of how accurate I could shoot the rifle or the pistol."

Maybe get an adult to take you to the range? You have to start shooting someday . Typing BS on the internet is not the same as actually shooting.

 

[Thauglor]

Edwin, I have a Barnard for a T3 that isn't being used, sent you a PM