I agree. If you really like the rifle, buy a Timney. My own Howa, which is my farm beater, had a terrible trigger. I disassembled the trigger (not for the inexperienced), and looked at the sear surfaces under magnification. They were very rough, with actual latitudinal striations. I used a dremel tool and polishing compound to smooth it as much as I could. It is better, but still not great.