Benchrest Trigger

[itlbtu2]

I currently have a Jewell trigger on my Turbo V3. I am looking to change to a Bix'N Andy or a Flavio Fare. (or some other option that I may not be aware of.) Does anyone have pro's and con's to each to help make the decision.

(Here is some back story if interested in reasons why the change)

I shoot 50 yard benchrest. I had the rifle re-barreled a few months ago. The trigger was set by a top gunsmith and I was told that it there was some trigger issues and it had been set to where it needed to be and that it wasn't perfect but to shoot it and don't touch it. Within a couple weeks, the rifle began to shoot LIGHTS OUT. Now, after fowling the barrel several rounds, when closing the bolt, the cocking piece will sometimes not stay cocked. Also, accuracy has diminished. It still shoots extremely well, but it now it will shoot 3 or 4 really well and then throw one bullet high or low. It is possible that it is just the weather conditions contributing to this as well, but I am strongly believing that it is the trigger causing the majority of the issues.

Thanks in advance

 

[Near miss]

I set my triggers to the level they hold.
Then I smack the bolt in and cock it very fast to make sure it really holds.

Then twist a little more so it will be safe to cope with extreme cold and possible (unwanted) lubrication.



To me it sounds VERY STRANGE that a gunsmith would leave a trigger to non-safe area. Either he did not care, was in a rush or does not have the experience.

If I were you I would maybe set it myself. I do not have experience about jewells so cannot say for sure.

Grab the manual for it and start tweaking.

Or call the smith and ask him his opinion about this situation.

 

[Ncbrshooter]

I currently have a Jewell trigger on my Turbo V3. I am looking to change to a Bix'N Andy or a Flavio Fare. (or some other option that I may not be aware of.) Does anyone have pro's and con's to each to help make the decision.

(Here is some back story if interested in reasons why the change)

I shoot 50 yard benchrest. I had the rifle re-barreled a few months ago. The trigger was set by a top gunsmith and I was told that it there was some trigger issues and it had been set to where it needed to be and that it wasn't perfect but to shoot it and don't touch it. Within a couple weeks, the rifle began to shoot LIGHTS OUT. Now, after fowling the barrel several rounds, when closing the bolt, the cocking piece will sometimes not stay cocked. Also, accuracy has diminished. It still shoots extremely well, but it now it will shoot 3 or 4 really well and then throw one bullet high or low. It is possible that it is just the weather conditions contributing to this as well, but I am strongly believing that it is the trigger causing the majority of the issues.

Thanks in advance

Change triggers, bix and Andy is one of the best triggers in the game. Here's the one issue you may run into and thats the timing of the trigger to your ignition. The trigger is most likely timed for the jewel and a switch will most likely change that timing. Here's another thing to think about , these guns rely heavily on good consistent ignition. If the inside of the bolt starts to get dirty it will 100% cause irrattic shots cause of bad ignition. Get a bolt tool and make sure the bolt is clean. Turbos are kinda susceptible to this. I have a v3 and clean the bolt after every match. Hope this helps let me know if you need any additional help. Sam

 

[Tim7139]

First off, either buy a B&A or a Flavio Whisper. Both are top line, either are better than your current situation. I have both, it’s a coin toss.
Now, as to your present situation , you should reset your sear engagement, it is easy and safe.
You should have a diagram, if not, plenty online.
First, place a fired case in the chamber, cock the gun and turn sear screw ( the one most forward)out until pin drops, go slow. From that point go back 3/4 turn.....done.
Once set, make sure to “bump test” it. Cock it and give butt a good smack to make sure pin doesn’t drop.