Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all

[Eric M]

I just installed a Timney trigger in my 270 (my first trigger install). Everything seems fine at first. Trigger pull set to 1 1/2 lbs. Took a while to set the safety screw. Finally got it to A) not fire on safe and B) shoot when in the fire position. The problem is when I really slam the bolt, the trigger "fires" occasionally. I really have to slam it. It isn't doing it when I work it normally.Can someone tell me is this still a sear screw adjustment issue?

[Crunchy]

1 1/2 lb pull is an extremely light trigger.  Does it do the same at say 3lbs?

[Eric M]

1 1/2 lb pull is an extremely light trigger.  Does it do the same at say 3lbs?

I haven't tried it heavier. Maybe I'll set it heavier and see, but the trigger as sold is supposed to be able to be set from 1.5 and up. Maybe I should try it a little heavier and see. The stock trigger was breaking at 5 and it's too heavy for me. I was tending to flinch or tighten up before each shot. Thanks.

[huntnphool]

1 1/2 lb pull is an extremely light trigger.  Does it do the same at say 3lbs?

+1, I'd not go lighter than 3

[HvyHorn338]

  

[Eric M]

1 1/2 lb pull is an extremely light trigger.  Does it do the same at say 3lbs?

+1, I'd not go lighter than 3

I might turn it a little heavier, but it seems like if a trigger is advertising a certain pull, this shouldn't be necessary. I'm still concerned that I might have made a slight error in adjustments.

[Eric M]

I'll turn it up to 3 and see if that solves it. I know guys that have their Jewell triggers set this low that don't have this problem, which is why I was thinking I backed the sear off and wasn't exact enough. Thanks for the replies. I'll update later today. I'm just getting aggravated with it now.

[huntnphool]

I'll turn it up to 3 and see if that solves it. I know guys that have their Jewell triggers set this low that don't have this problem, which is why I was thinking I backed the sear off and wasn't exact enough. Thanks for the replies. I'll update later today. I'm just getting aggravated with it now.

 Eric, have you shot the rifle at 3, backed it down to 1.5 and actually noticed a difference in your shooting accuracy?

 If your rifle has a noticeable difference in accuracy between the two, I'd say it's the shooter and not the trigger/rifle.

 Either way, I'm betting you will see no benefit with a 1.5 setting over a 3.0 setting other than user error.

 I'd not risk a accidental discharge or injury on the simple fact of trying to get the lightest pull achievable with your setup..........could be a lifetime of regret with that scenario.

[Eric M]

I'll turn it up to 3 and see if that solves it. I know guys that have their Jewell triggers set this low that don't have this problem, which is why I was thinking I backed the sear off and wasn't exact enough. Thanks for the replies. I'll update later today. I'm just getting aggravated with it now.

 Eric, have you shot the rifle at 3, backed it down to 1.5 and actually noticed a difference in your shooting accuracy?

 If your rifle has a noticeable difference in accuracy between the two, I'd say it's the shooter and not the trigger/rifle.

 Either way, I'm betting you will see no benefit with a 1.5 setting over a 3.0 setting other than user error.

 I'd not risk a accidental discharge or injury on the simple fact of trying to get the lightest pull achievable with your setup..........could be a lifetime of regret with that scenario.

I just did the install so I haven't fired it. User error was the reason I wanted it light. I certainly agree I don't want a negligent discharge or accident to happen, but the trigger advertises at 1.5 and up. I don't think Timney would advertise it if it couldn't be done safely, which is why I still think it's an adjustment issue with the sear. But I'm going to set the trigger weight up for now until I get it figured out.

[PlateauNDN]

Was this on a savage?

[jasnt]

My timmeny is turned down to just under 2lbs. I can cycle and slam it around very hard with out it firing. It does sound a bit like poor sear ingagement to me.

[ndcasla]

I am assuming this is a hunting rifle, if so, 1 1/2 lbs is to light, 2 1/2 to 3 lbs is as light as I'd go.
If it were a bench gun, target gun I 'd maybe go 1 1/2.
You didn't say what make model rifle.

[BULLBLASTER]

Maybe give timney a call and they can walk you through set up to make sure it's safe and reliable. As far as trigger weight... That's completely user preference. A 1 lb trigger that functions properly is just as safe as a 3 lb trigger that functions properly.    that said I try and get all my triggers to 3.5 lb for consistency and I shoot them well there

[Eric M]

Was this on a savage?

Yes it's the Savage Axis. Trying to upgrade the gun into something worth shooting.

[Eric M]

My timmeny is turned down to just under 2lbs. I can cycle and slam it around very hard with out it firing. It does sound a bit like poor sear ingagement to me.

Maybe I should reset it and try again.