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Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger #16411983 09/07/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon Sheister OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Sheister Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon	I'm working up a load for my brother's T3X Super light and the trigger is ridiculously heavy. Shooting it is like a workout every time you pull the trigger. I would like to adjust it to a reasonable amount but thought I would check to see if anyone on this forum has done this and what can I expect for a decent weight on these triggers? I personally like around 2- 2 1/2 pounds on my hunting triggers. Is this easily obtainable with these and how are they at that weight? TIA, Bob Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.

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Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16412007 09/07/21
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,961 J jk16 Campfire Tracker
jk16 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,961	They are a hunting trigger design so getting a pull weight below 3 lbs might be impossible without putting a lighter trigger return spring in the unit. Each individual trigger group will vary a bit as to how light it can be adjusted as from the factory. Once adjusted properly they are pretty crisp and clean. Not a match trigger, but a damn fine hunting trigger.

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger jk16 #16412137 09/07/21
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 528 Opelika,AL A AU7MM08 Campfire Regular
AU7MM08 Campfire Regular A Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 528 Opelika,AL	Originally Posted by jk16 They are a hunting trigger design so getting a pull weight below 3 lbs might be impossible without putting a lighter trigger return spring in the unit. Each individual trigger group will vary a bit as to how light it can be adjusted as from the factory. Once adjusted properly they are pretty crisp and clean. Not a match trigger, but a damn fine hunting trigger. Agreed on this. Simply back out the set screw and you've got a very nice trigger for a mass produced factory sub $800 rifle.

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16412186 09/07/21
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Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,124 Willamette Valley, Oregon	It’s really easy. Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16412216 09/07/21
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Remington280 Campfire Regular R Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,877 west tn.	I like my triggers at 2 lbs. which I install aftermarket trigger spring then adjust. Last edited by Remington280; 09/07/21. HMM-161, HMM-364 Semper Fi Brothers

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Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16412418 09/07/21
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OP Sheister Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon	I was able to get it down to around 2 1/2 lbs from the 3 3/4 lbs it started at. Seems to be a bit better and breaks really clean and predictable so I guess that is where it is going to stay for now... Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16412436 09/07/21
Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter
NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV	My new T3x couldn't be adjusted down from about 5 lbs. due to the adjustment screw already being in contact with the mounting screw, so it couldn't be backed off anymore. I bought a lighter trigger spring and that dropped it to about 3 lbs, which is very nice. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16412472 09/07/21
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger
Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383	I have mine down to 2lbs and it was easy. The bolt that fastens the trigger to the action might need a little grinding down but otherwise a very easy trigger to adjust. Use a metric ball head Allen wrench for best results.

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16413242 09/07/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon Sheister OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Sheister Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon	Yup, once I backed it off until it was jammed up against the mounting screw it was at approximately 2.5 lbs on my trigger guage so I called it good. Break is nice and clean and trigger feels fine with no creep so this will probably be fine for my brother's purposes... I did have to do a bit of searching around my shop for a 2.5mm allen wrench, but finally found one.... Bob Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16414628 09/08/21
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,066 Mississippi W whitearrow Campfire Regular
whitearrow Campfire Regular W Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,066 Mississippi	order you a trigger spring from Elay precision and thank me later bud. got mine down to 1.5lb and crisp for $10.00 and no astronomical shipping like the overseas tikka trigger springs. Big Ed "Only accurate rifles are interesting" Col. Townsend Whelen

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Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger whitearrow #16415144 09/08/21
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 663 Louisiana S SDupontJr Campfire Regular
SDupontJr Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 663 Louisiana	Originally Posted by whitearrow order you a trigger spring from Elay precision and thank me later bud. got mine down to 1.5lb and crisp for $10.00 and no astronomical shipping like the overseas tikka trigger springs. Big Ed x1000 My .308 feels totally different now.

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger Sheister #16416400 09/08/21
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,000 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,000 Battle Born	Well, I'm glad the op got it figured out without having to spend $10 on a damn .25 spring... All of my Tikka's have adjusted down to a very nice crisp 2.5 pounds. My CTR's are easily adjusted down to 2 pounds. YMMV, I guess, but that $10 spring thing makes me laugh every time.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Adjusting Tikka T3X trigger jk16 #16416486 09/08/21
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger
jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas	Originally Posted by jk16 They are a hunting trigger design so getting a pull weight below 3 lbs might be impossible without putting a lighter trigger return spring in the unit. Each individual trigger group will vary a bit as to how light it can be adjusted as from the factory. Once adjusted properly they are pretty crisp and clean. Not a match trigger, but a damn fine hunting trigger. Well... my 2 Tikka T 3s ( 1 is an X ) must be of an older design. Until now all I’ve heard was praise of the T3 triggers. My T3X was bought in 2018. Both were/are light, sweet, no creep, no travel. ? ? ? Don’t know what diff is. Jerry jwall- * 3100 guy* A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

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