Tikka Trigger Spring

[Bones]

I did a quick search, and came across this mentioned, but not a thread focused

I am thinking of replacing the trigger spring on a couple T3’s, and I have seen the topic come up of just turning down the factory trigger, which I have done. On my ctr, I turned it down enough that I actually was getting slam fire’s, so I tightened it backup.

Am I correct in thinking that the lighter spring would be actually be a bit safer at the same trigger pull weight. Meaning that the spring will actually be compressed rather than barely compressed at all with the heavier spring.

Please weigh in with any experience you have with a lighter spring in the tikka triggers.

 

[Lawnboi]

What was your pull with the factory spring? It shouldn’t be dropping with the screw backed out to the bolt. I’d have the gun looked at before going to a lighter spring

Make sure your trigger group is torqued to the action as well

 

[Bones]

I loosened the CTR farther than I should have.
I am around 2.5 pounds.

 

[mt100gr.]

The CTR trigger spring doesn't stop on the bold head like other T3x or T3 rifles. There is no magazine spring sandwiched in there so the trigger adjustment set screw just clears that bolt head. Definitely have to be careful when adjusting the CTR trigger.

 

[Bones]

The CTR trigger spring doesn't stop on the bold head like other T3x or T3 rifles. There is no magazine spring sandwiched in there so the trigger adjustment set screw just clears that bolt head. Definitely have to be careful when adjusting the CTR trigger.

Yeah, that is the same experience I had, so I thought by going to the lighter spring, I could have the trigger adjustment screw screwed in farther, and not on the edge of being backed out too far, since the spring will have tension

 

[mt100gr.]

Yeah, that is the same experience I had, so I thought by going to the lighter spring, I could have the trigger adjustment screw screwed in farther, and not on the edge of being backed out too far, since the spring will have tension

I'm not sure how a lighter spring would work in that respect. I imagine that you are correct.

I really like Tikka triggers and have only one that's had an aftermarket spring added. The rest I have just turned down to where I like them and know they're safe. They're not nearly as light feeling as the one with the replaced spring but I am very comfortable with them and they shoot very well.

 

[Lawnboi]

In still sticking with the rifle needs to get looked at by a professional. My tikka ctr trigger adjustment screw definetly stops on the same exact bolt as my 2 other t3 lites, and also pulls a hair over 2 pounds, as my other 2 tikkas do.

Read your manual, tikka states a safe pull range of 2-4lbs. If your gun is slam firing at 2.5 pounds I’d get it looked at. Not worth rolling the dice on that one with throwing a new spring in.

also pull your action from the stock, check that your trigger is tight on the action, torqued and positioned correctly

 

[mt100gr.]

In still sticking with the rifle needs to get looked at by a professional. My tikka ctr trigger adjustment screw definetly stops on the same exact bolt as my 2 other t3 lites, and also pulls a hair over 2 pounds, as my other 2 tikkas do.

Read your manual, tikka states a safe pull range of 2-4lbs. If your gun is slam firing at 2.5 pounds I’d get it looked at. Not worth rolling the dice on that one with throwing a new spring in.

Interesting. Is yours a T3 or T3x CTR? Not that it would matter, I don't believe...?

The trigger adjustment screw on my T3x CTR will definitely clear that bolt head and likely would adjust down to an unsafe pull weight. I noticed that on mine before i turned it down that far.

Does yours have a washer that maybe should be there so the trigger can only go so low...just guessing now?

 

[Lawnboi]

Interesting. Is yours a T3 or T3x CTR? Not that it would matter, I don't believe...?

The trigger adjustment screw on my T3x CTR will definitely clear that bolt head and likely would adjust down to an unsafe pull weight. I noticed that on mine before i turned it down that far.

Does yours have a washer that maybe should be there so the trigger can only go so low...just guessing now?

It’s a t3x my other two are as well.

it definetly stopped on the bolt I’d have to crack it open to see if there is a washer or not though. I just unscrewed it as far as it would let me, just like on my lites, did a function check along with checked the pull weight.

 

[mt100gr.]

It’s a t3x my other two are as well.

it definetly stopped on the bolt I’d have to crack it open to see if there is a washer or not though. I just unscrewed it as far as it would let me, just like on my lites, did a function check along with checked the pull weight.

I have 2 T3s and another T3x lite. They're all the same in that there's the magazine spring under the trigger group bolt. That additional material makes the bolt head proud enough to stop the adjustment screw. Not the case on my CTR.

Mine is all torqued up how I like it, too. I have no concerns with where I set my trigger but I am curious now if that magazine spring (or a small washer) is all the difference.

Thanks for the replies, BTW.

Anyone have a T3x CTR pulled apart right now??

 

[Mulyhuntr]

I have a mountain tactical spring in a t3x ctr, t3x 243, and t3x superlite. All work flawless at 1-1.5lbs. Spring wouldn’t work in my 243.

 

[Lawnboi]

I have 2 T3s and another T3x lite. They're all the same in that there's the magazine spring under the trigger group bolt. That additional material makes the bolt head proud enough to stop the adjustment screw. Not the case on my CTR.

Mine is all torqued up how I like it, too. I have no concerns with where I set my trigger but I am curious now if that magazine spring (or a small washer) is all the difference.

Thanks for the replies, BTW.

Anyone have a T3x CTR pulled apart right now??

I can pull mine apart and look but I’m at work till Tuesday

 

[mt100gr.]

OP - do you have yours apart right now? How close does that trigger adjustment screw come to the bolt head that should stop it?

 

[Bones]

OP - do you have yours apart right now? How close does that trigger adjustment screw come to the bolt head that should stop it?

Sorry, I dint right now, but it is close to the bolt stopping it, but I was able to go out farther.

 

[Bones]

In still sticking with the rifle needs to get looked at by a professional. My tikka ctr trigger adjustment screw definetly stops on the same exact bolt as my 2 other t3 lites, and also pulls a hair over 2 pounds, as my other 2 tikkas do.

Read your manual, tikka states a safe pull range of 2-4lbs. If your gun is slam firing at 2.5 pounds I’d get it looked at. Not worth rolling the dice on that one with throwing a new spring in.

also pull your action from the stock, check that your trigger is tight on the action, torqued and positioned correctly

Mine is set around 2.5 and for sure safe now, but I was able to go lower because the adjustment screw didn’t stop on the bolt. I tested it and saw the slam fire issue before ever thinking of shooting it.

from what I have seen the spring size of the replacement is the same. My thought on the slam fire is that it happened when I backed it out to the point of no tension on the spring. In theory, the lighter spring would be able to get to 2 lbs and be compressed further.

I obviously want to be safe, and started this thread to see what guys experience was with the springs. It is $10, so not at all scared to buy to try it out, but there wasn’t a lot of info on here for guys to reference on this.

 

[Lawnboi]

Took my ctr apart and did confirm the screw on the t3x stops the adjustment screw.

While I was at it I measured the weight of the trigger and it’s breaking a hair below 2 pounds. I haven’t been able to get it to slam fire.

I guess a spring would be worth a try, I was under the impression your rifle was slam firing at 2.5lbs on the trigger

 

[BigRutt]

How hard is it to take the stock off and lighten the trigger? Did you guys have to re zero afterwards? Tikka t3x CTR here. Kind of want to mess with it but don't want to mess up the recoil lugs when putting it back together. Any thoughts? Pulling right over 3lbs right now.

 

[CApighunter]

How hard is it to take the stock off and lighten the trigger? Did you guys have to re zero afterwards? Tikka t3x CTR here. Kind of want to mess with it but don't want to mess up the recoil lugs when putting it back together. Any thoughts? Pulling right over 3lbs right now.

Super easy, takes like 5 minutes. I wouldn’t expect any significant change in zero, but would still verify to be safe. The lug should stay in the stock when you take it apart.

 

[BigRutt]

Super easy, takes like 5 minutes. I wouldn’t expect any significant change in zero, but would still verify to be safe. The lug should stay in the stock when you take it apart.

Do you know the torque specs for re-torquing the stock? Is it just one screw or two?

 

[Antares]

Two action screws. You'll see people recommending torque values from 30-60 in/lb. I think 40-45 in/lb is sufficient. Depends on whether you've got pillars in the stock, etc.