Thread: T3 vrs T3x triggers - one of these is not like the other....

Just got a 223 t3x to be a goat banger and not worry about saving brass, unlike the T3 7mm-08 (in an identical aspire stock), well:

The T3x trigger is vastly inferior to the T3 one. With the same aftermarket 2lb spring the t3 one is much crisper, lighter and better. The safety blade (that blocks the trigger) in the t3x is slightly wider and thus the pull through after break is reduced on the t3x too. Both have had a touch of stone on the bolt sear to remove any small machining edge. both are lightly lubricated.

Hard to see why they're so different. I'd never consider an aftermarket trigger in the T3 but I'm changing my mind with the T3X....

Yep the t3x is heavier than the t3.
A competent gunsmith can still sort out the t3x trigger down to a nice weight and pull feeling.
And yes a timney or bixandandy are a good alternative

Originally Posted by floatingkiwi

Just got a 223 t3x to be a goat banger and not worry about saving brass, unlike the T3 7mm-08 (in an identical aspire stock), well:

The T3x trigger is vastly inferior to the T3 one. With the same aftermarket 2lb spring the t3 one is much crisper, lighter and better. The safety blade (that blocks the trigger) in the t3x is slightly wider and thus the pull through after break is reduced on the t3x too. Both have had a touch of stone on the bolt sear to remove any small machining edge. both are lightly lubricated.

Hard to see why they're so different. I'd never consider an aftermarket trigger in the T3 but I'm changing my mind with the T3X....

Thats why you have 2 spare 223 barrels in the safe waiting for the day when needed.

I would let the new T3x trigger wear in before making too harsh a judgement.
My brand spanking new T1x trigger is not as crisp as my older worn in T1x.
Both have YoDave springs fitted and the grub screw set to same depth.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I would let the new T3x trigger wear in before making too harsh a judgement.
My brand spanking new T1x trigger is not as crisp as my older worn in T1x.
Both have YoDave springs fitted and the grub screw set to same depth.

good idea - my t1x had a little lip on the sear when new that I had to stone off too. AFter that it was awesome, just like the t3.