Chris Harris
Member
We are now into our 5th year of the Bix'n Andy BR triggers in the US. I am very pleased to report that we experience very few true mechanical failures that are not caused by either improper adjustment or cleaning. Improper setting is without doubt the number one problem and if anyone feels they do not have their trigger properly set, please visit our website (www.bulletcentral.com) or call me (701 729 2929 personal mobile) and we will be happy to help you. We want EVERY SINGLE customer to be satisfied.
The second issue is dirt in the trigger and the biggest culprit in that department is cleaning fluids running down into the mechanism.
Some people still think it is okay to run lighter fluid through the trigger and let it drain out. That IS NOT APPROVED. I can not overstate this enough. It is okay to open the trigger and clean it out with lighter fluid and then dry it off but that is still not as good as using a solvent like brake clean.
Although it is not my place to recommend the cleaning methods for other trigger manufacturers I firmly believe that it is not a good method for any trigger to run lighter fluid through it without opening and drying. This is a common thought amongst Jewell owners. But in a BnA it is worse and here is the reason. One of the biggest accuracy benefits of the BnA competition trigger is the extremely low reset force (the upward force exerted on the top sear) after the trigger is let off. But if there is dirt in the trigger then that low-force reset spring is going to have a tougher time. In a Jewell trigger (as an example) the reset force is much higher and has a better chance of overcoming the dirt but will likely still introduce inconsistency and impair accuracy.
Any BR trigger should be kept very clean and the BnA is easy to open and maintain. We have videos on how to do this. You do not need to worry about millions of parts exploding all over the workshop/kitchen/living room never to be found again. Just open it in the upright plane and use the jack screws to lever the top cover off the housing. Remove all the parts (take a pic with your phone if you are worried about replacement position) and clean everything with brake clean. Inspect the inside of the cover and the housing for any residue. Clean the reset bar, trigger shoe sear, retainer bar and bottom sear anvil with brake clean. You MUST dry off with compressed air, either from a can or compressor. Place all the parts back into the housing (remember to wind the jack screws back out first) and screw the cover back on. If you lose any small parts just give us a shout and we will take care of you.
This is a good exercise to do this winter. We guarantee that your trigger will work flawlessly and reliably. Please do yourself a favour and keep it clean. It is the most finely machined component in your rifle and it must be looked after and kept clean.
Hope this helps. If anyone (of if you know someone) who is struggling with their BnA trigger, please contact us. I want to do my best to ensure satisfaction. This trigger is almost $400 and we know it is a big investment. But it is an important part of your rifle and it needs to earn its keep.
Have a good winter season - our first blizzard just came through Fargo
Chris
www.bulletcentral.com
701 7292929
The second issue is dirt in the trigger and the biggest culprit in that department is cleaning fluids running down into the mechanism.
Some people still think it is okay to run lighter fluid through the trigger and let it drain out. That IS NOT APPROVED. I can not overstate this enough. It is okay to open the trigger and clean it out with lighter fluid and then dry it off but that is still not as good as using a solvent like brake clean.
Although it is not my place to recommend the cleaning methods for other trigger manufacturers I firmly believe that it is not a good method for any trigger to run lighter fluid through it without opening and drying. This is a common thought amongst Jewell owners. But in a BnA it is worse and here is the reason. One of the biggest accuracy benefits of the BnA competition trigger is the extremely low reset force (the upward force exerted on the top sear) after the trigger is let off. But if there is dirt in the trigger then that low-force reset spring is going to have a tougher time. In a Jewell trigger (as an example) the reset force is much higher and has a better chance of overcoming the dirt but will likely still introduce inconsistency and impair accuracy.
Any BR trigger should be kept very clean and the BnA is easy to open and maintain. We have videos on how to do this. You do not need to worry about millions of parts exploding all over the workshop/kitchen/living room never to be found again. Just open it in the upright plane and use the jack screws to lever the top cover off the housing. Remove all the parts (take a pic with your phone if you are worried about replacement position) and clean everything with brake clean. Inspect the inside of the cover and the housing for any residue. Clean the reset bar, trigger shoe sear, retainer bar and bottom sear anvil with brake clean. You MUST dry off with compressed air, either from a can or compressor. Place all the parts back into the housing (remember to wind the jack screws back out first) and screw the cover back on. If you lose any small parts just give us a shout and we will take care of you.
This is a good exercise to do this winter. We guarantee that your trigger will work flawlessly and reliably. Please do yourself a favour and keep it clean. It is the most finely machined component in your rifle and it must be looked after and kept clean.
Hope this helps. If anyone (of if you know someone) who is struggling with their BnA trigger, please contact us. I want to do my best to ensure satisfaction. This trigger is almost $400 and we know it is a big investment. But it is an important part of your rifle and it needs to earn its keep.
Have a good winter season - our first blizzard just came through Fargo
Chris
www.bulletcentral.com
701 7292929
