Like B23 said, I have never seen an LTR that didn't shoot well. As far as the trigger, I haven't got a clue but a Timney is a good inexpensive replacement that takes away any possible trigger woes. I own a Tikka now and have had several in the past. Great out of the box trigger and accuracy too. The length of the action will never bother you. The bolt feels like its on bearings. Plastic stock but IMO, one of the best on the market.The Tikka's with the varmint barrels are unbelievable accurate.