Tikka T3 trigger issue....fires when re-cocking

rosscopeco

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Hi all

Looking for thoughts on solutions to an issue that's developed over the last few months.

If I leave the cleaned rifle (.243 synthetic) in the cabinet for more than a couple of weeks, the trigger will fire when I dry cycle the mechanism. If I slightly hold, push the trigger in the opposite direction then it's fine and will work perfectly thereafter.

I've stripped the whole assembly down twice now inc the small spring and cleaned everything as best I could but it's a few years old now and has seen it's fair number of wet outings.

I've put some moisture sachets in the cabinet just to ensure nothing is building up over time. All my sleeves etc are kept separately and not stored in the cabinet.

Is the easiest thing to do, just replace the whole trigger assembly?
 
Mine did this and I increased the trigger pull slightly, with the screw on the front of the trigger mechanism, and it was fine after that.
Will give this a go now...slightly disappointing as I like a light trigger....maybe I need to save some pennies for a Timney 2-stage!
 
Take the rifle to a gunsmith - I had this with a T3 30-06…(the rifle fired when you closed the bolt) it turned out to be the trigger assembly was slightly loose - although the dealer changed the whole trigger assembly just to be sure.

Regards,
Gixer
 
My Remmy misbehaved two weeks ago for only the second time in very many years but not dangerously so like yours - wouldn’t cock - found the tiniest bit of grit on the sear which I removed with a Woodcock pinfeather and sorted it in a few moments. There is so little contact between sears that a minuscule piece of grit can spoil your day. Maybe worth a second/ third look?
good luck.
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Take the trigger off a d give good clean with carburettor cleaner and ultrasonic clean

Wash when dry all stripped components with lighter fluid

Te assemble and set to factory setting parameters

If it’s been “fiddled with” by Fred in a shed it’s likely to be too light and not defect engaging the Sears
 
Will give this a go now...slightly disappointing as I like a light trigger....maybe I need to save some pennies for a Timney 2-stage!
Or get a lighter trigger spring, readily available and will give you the desired weight without meaning you’re at the limit of your adjustment
 
Take the trigger off a d give good clean with carburettor cleaner and ultrasonic clean

Wash when dry all stripped components with lighter fluid

Te assemble and set to factory setting parameters

If it’s been “fiddled with” by Fred in a shed it’s likely to be too light and not defect engaging the Sears


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Sear likely not engaged. Easy to fix. Dont keep your trigger bone dry-keep a little lube in there - naptha/lighter fluid or similar will do that
 
Some tikka triggers will not work with lighter springs

You simply have to accept that and return to stabdard

Older worn triggers are more likely not to work
 
Thanks to all for the input.

I stripped the gun down again but this time I fully disassembled all the component parts of the trigger assembly including removing the trigger retention pin and fully cleaned it all. I was a little surprised by the build up of gunk between some of the internal faces and the trigger spring / safety catch springs when removed weren't the cleanest...so after a proper degrease and clean with isopropanol and a very light oil with Parker Hale Express oil and it's all 'feeling' so much better.

I'll properly test it tomorrow with a few rounds and see how it performs but I'm feeling much more confident that's it'll behave itself now.
 
Thanks to all for the input.

I stripped the gun down again but this time I fully disassembled all the component parts of the trigger assembly including removing the trigger retention pin and fully cleaned it all. I was a little surprised by the build up of gunk between some of the internal faces and the trigger spring / safety catch springs when removed weren't the cleanest...so after a proper degrease and clean with isopropanol and a very light oil with Parker Hale Express oil and it's all 'feeling' so much better.

I'll properly test it tomorrow with a few rounds and see how it performs but I'm feeling much more confident that's it'll behave itself now.
Good man!
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Yes the residue left is sufficient to lubricate the parts is dry so does not attract dirt and detritus which causes triggers to fail
 
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