Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Michigander in MA
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Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
I have a Remington Model 700 (.270 Win) with the usual heavy trigger pull. I would like to get it down to 2-3 lbs. I've read the DIY instructions (http://quarterbore.com) and while I consider myself very anal, careful and detail oriented, I'm not sure that me making the modification is wise. Most have stated that a gunsmith will do the adjustment for a reasonable cost.
How does a Timney trigger compare to a modified model 700 trigger, both at the same pull weight?
Thanks!
How does a Timney trigger compare to a modified model 700 trigger, both at the same pull weight?
Thanks!
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Baileysville, WV
Posts: 2,925
RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
Those 700 triggers will adjust and cleanup very nicely. All of mine have cost anywhere from 10-20 bucks...thats for the adjustment and the spring change. If you have a good smith around close Id just let them do it .
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
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RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
I agree with Doe Dumper. I had my 700xcr with old triiger adjusted by a fellow benchrest shooter. He changed a spring and adjusted the trigger to a crisp 1.5Ibs.
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Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
Regular trigger can be cleaned up well. A good gunsmith goes beyond just turning a weight screw though at least my gunsmith does. If I were to keep my current 700 I would send it back to the factory and get an X-Mark Pro installed. It is an inherently safer trigger then the current 700 trigger and it has an open design which won't allow dirt to accumulate inside if you keep up the trigger maintenance(Flushing out the housing with REmoil and blowing it out with an air gun). Trust me if Remington put it out it is for a good reason ..those lawsuits are getting quite expensive.
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Join Date: May 2004
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RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
I've put three Timney triggers in rifles and have been very pleased with them. Takes all of thirty minutes to accomplish. Depends on how much your time and effort are worth.
#8
RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
Two of my Remington 700s came from the factory with 3.5 pound trigger pulls. ichanged the spring and reduced the trigger pull on the third one, a.308, to 2.5 pounds. A trigger pull of less than 2 pounds in really not safe for hunting.
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RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
ORIGINAL: zuren1cs
I have a Remington Model 700 (.270 Win) with the usual heavy trigger pull. I would like to get it down to 2-3 lbs. I've read the DIY instructions (http://quarterbore.com) and while I consider myself very anal, careful and detail oriented, I'm not sure that me making the modification is wise. Most have stated that a gunsmith will do the adjustment for a reasonable cost.
How does a Timney trigger compare to a modified model 700 trigger, both at the same pull weight?
Thanks!
I have a Remington Model 700 (.270 Win) with the usual heavy trigger pull. I would like to get it down to 2-3 lbs. I've read the DIY instructions (http://quarterbore.com) and while I consider myself very anal, careful and detail oriented, I'm not sure that me making the modification is wise. Most have stated that a gunsmith will do the adjustment for a reasonable cost.
How does a Timney trigger compare to a modified model 700 trigger, both at the same pull weight?
Thanks!