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STEVE FRENCH

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Hi all-First post here. I just acquired a like new .270 AV Sako. The trigger pull is way light at less than 1 pound and I'm trying to find a manual that explains adjusting it. I went to the Sako site looking for a PDF of the original manual and can't seem to find a match to my AV....On the barrel of mine it says SAKO AV. I see no mention of AV's on the Sako site. Is it the same as a L61R Finbear? Mine's a .270serial #660457. Please help me identify it and point me toward a manual or how to increase trigger pull. Thanks!
 
Welcome The first thing we would need is to see some good pictures of your trigger in order to identify it as it could be one if a few options. Once we have the pictures I am sure adjustment help can be provided. If it is the Sako #4 trigger lots of info can be found here but could be a Tikka style or even a 3rd party replacement.
 
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It says Finland on it so I imagine it's the original trigger. Would the allen head set screw that appears to be pretty far out need to be screwed in to increase pull? Thanks. Also-is the AV and L61R Finbear one in the same? Can't find a manual for the AV.....
 

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The AV is the same as the L61R except it has a rear bolt shroud & the rear tang is about 1/4" longer. The later AV's from 1990 until they ceased production had the Tikka trigger & not the Sako #4. Your serial number indicates your's probably has the Tikka trigger, but we won't know for sure without pics. Either way, neither trigger was designed to go below 2# safely. Oops! Just saw your pic. It's the Tikka trigger. I know nothing about them, so maybe others that do can help.
 
Use a 2.5mm allen key - Turn the screw at the front above the mounting screw clockwise to increase the weight or counterclockwise to decrease it.
 
According to instructions I found online, the Allen screw in front of the trigger mechanism is, indeed, the adjuster for trigger pull weight. Screw is in (clockwise) to increase trigger pull until you have it at a safe level (I would say 2.5-3#). The screw on the gun in the photo appears to be backed way out compared to photos of an as-issued Tikka trigger, which is consistent with a too-light pull. According to Tikka, the sear engagement is set at the factory and the Allen screw is the only user adjustment.
 
Thanks one and all. I screwed it in until I got about 2.5 pounds. Feels great! Now on to mounting scope and firing some reload tests. Hope it's a tack driver.
 
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