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A better bullpup trigger. (www.youtube.com)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

How come all modern production bullpup rifles use long trigger bars? I'm assuming (maybe incorrectly) that's what makes them notoriously mushy.

Check out the TKB-022PM. The trigger releases a backward-traveling striker, that hits a class 1 lever, that hits the firing pin. I feel like that's got potential for a much better feeling trigger.

Well for one con, I could see that there's probably more time between the trigger break and actual ignition. And you have an extra part, that lever, undergoing a lot of force. And how do you recock the backward striker? On the return stroke of the bolt?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I've been looking at modern bull-pups for a bit, mostly because I think they are kinda cool and like the idea of a compact rifle. From the reviews I've seen the trigger is reportedly much improved on some of these new models. This is all 2nd hand info though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

And how do you recock the backward striker? On the return stroke of the bolt?

Some conventional bolt actions do that (or at least partially) so I don't see why not

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I found a YouTube link in your post. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Looks like the return stroke has to both chamber the next round and cock the striker. You'd need a heavy recoil spring to ensure reliable feeding.