Trigger Techs for Tikka - Are they drop safe?

[Refugium]

One of the many reasons I run almost exclusively Tikkas is that they are known to be drop safe, especially in comparison to Rem 700 triggers. Is this still the case if the factory trigger is swapped out for a Trigger Tech?

 

[UnckleBob]

They better be. If not, they risk:
1) lawsuits
2) their reputation which means their entire business shuts down.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

What makes you want to swap out the Tikka trigger?

 

[TNKnoxville]

On 1 of my 3 Tikka's the trigger would not adjust below 3.5 lb, the others are set at 2 lbs. Just got a Trigger Tech and it is really nice. Set at 2 lbs but feels much lighter. The brake is different, to me a bit smoother but still crisp. To me it was a nice upgrade. It's on my 6.5 PRC.

 

[Refugium]

What makes you want to swap out the Tikka trigger?

On 1 of my 3 Tikka's the trigger would not adjust below 3.5 lb, the others are set at 2 lbs. Just got a Trigger Tech and it is really nice. Set at 2 lbs but feels much lighter. The brake is different, to me a bit smoother but still crisp. To me it was a nice upgrade. It's on my 6.5 PRC.

I have only shot two other rifles besides Tikkas to be honest. I have adjusted down to close to minimum on the factory trigger (2 lbs) which is OK but most comp guys seem to favor lighter pull and specifically Trigger Tech Diamond. Never shot a flat shoe either so I'm super curious. Do you think it is worth it? Which model did you get? Special or Diamond?

 

[TNKnoxville]

I got the special with the curved trigger. It is wider than the stock which I like and has grooves. It will go down to less than 1 lb, but that is way to light for me!!!! I had it set at about 1.5 lb but you better have good trigger control or you will get a surprise shot! Even at 2 lbs to me it pulls lighter/smoother than the Tikka trigger set at 2 lbs.

So far I really like it. Is it significantly different than the stock trigger, up for debate. You have to shoot different triggers to really feel the difference. But it is better than the stock trigger that was on the gun.

Depending on how i like it the more I shoot it, I might switch all 3 of my Tikka's. I like to have the same trigger feel on all my guns, for me it makes for a more consistent shot.

I have a drawer full of rifle parts because of trying different things! Wonder how much $ I have in that drawer...lol.

I also tried a different lighter spring. Per Forms comments he said they fail easier. I switched back to the stock spring. The aftermarket was just too light and didn't really give me the adjustment I wanted!

 

[Refugium]

Reliability/durability in adverse weather conditions is another consideration. You would think Tikkas should be built for reliability in winter conditions. I've heard the Shoot2Hunt guys have been torture-testing the Tikas some. It looks like the TT Special is more designed durability/reliability than the Diamond. I wonder if there has been any testing on the TTs?

 

[teflonhunter]

For a hunting rifle I don't know why anyone would not be satisfied with the stock trigger. What's not to like about it in a hunting rifle ?

 

[UnckleBob]

For a hunting rifle I don't know why anyone would not be satisfied with the stock trigger. What's not to like about it in a hunting rifle ?

I like my TT triggers better than the ones in both my Tikka's. Not enough to spend the money to replace my Tikka triggers (yet), but there is something to be said for keeping things as consistent as possible.

 

[Refugium]

For a hunting rifle I don't know why anyone would not be satisfied with the stock trigger. What's not to like about it in a hunting rifle ?

They definitely work fine and are way better than other factory triggers I've tried (Ruger American )