Trigger options on Vanguard

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06 November 2009, 18:30

Johanv

Trigger options on Vanguard

I've got some replies on a previous thread, one being a Rifle Basix trigger. They can ship it to me in South Africa, approx. 3 weeks.

Anyone with some experience with these triggers?
or would you recommend something else.

Cheers
Johan

06 November 2009, 19:29

Longshot

I believe Timney also offers an aftermarket trigger for the Vangaurd.

Longshot

06 November 2009, 19:35

Johanv

quote:
Originally posted by Longshot:
I believe Timney also offers an aftermarket trigger for the Vangaurd.

Longshot

They do but won't ship to SA

07 November 2009, 06:22

Oregon45

I would try tuning the factory trigger before buying a Rifle Basix; I have a Timney and the only reason I chose it over the factory trigger was that the Timney has a three position safety.

07 November 2009, 09:19

Tapper2

I tune Howa/Vanguard triggers all the time. You need to take the trigger apart and stone the sear. If you want to take about .010" off the trigger where it contacts the safety pin this will allow you to adjust the sear engagement a little finer. You can also put a lighter trigger spring in. It is possible to get that trigger down to a crisp 1.5 lbs.

Tom

07 November 2009, 19:42

DMB

quote:
Originally posted by Johanv:
I've got some replies on a previous thread, one being a Rifle Basix trigger. They can ship it to me in South Africa, approx. 3 weeks.

Anyone with some experience with these triggers?
or would you recommend something else.

Cheers

I put Rifle Basix Triggers in both of my Vanguards, and the breaks are EXCELLENT. I like them as well as any trigger I've ever used.
Johan

09 November 2009, 00:47

buffybr

quote:
I tune Howa/Vanguard triggers all the time. You need to take the trigger apart and stone the sear. If you want to take about .010" off the trigger where it contacts the safety pin this will allow you to adjust the sear engagement a little finer. You can also put a lighter trigger spring in. It is possible to get that trigger down to a crisp 1.5 lbs.

+1

When I bought my .300 Wby Vanguard, the trigger was a 6-7 lb lawyer friendly POS. I got some directions on line on how to correctly polish and adjust the trigger. I followed those directions, and my factory Vanguard trigger is now smooth and breaks crisply at 2.5 lbs.