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Old 09-22-2017, 05:05 PM
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What would be a good trigger for hunting to replace my factory trigger with?

Timney 510
Timney CE Elite
Rilfe Basix

Timney CE is a bit pricey and I don't think I want to get <2 lbs for pull weight on a hunting rifle.
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Old 09-22-2017, 07:18 PM
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Timney 510 or a TriggerTech...
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Old 09-23-2017, 07:19 AM
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I put in a standard timmney , which I think is the 510, around $150. I haven't used the others. Little screwing around with bolt release.
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Old 09-23-2017, 08:31 AM
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I believe you will be very happy with a Timney 510. There are two trigger widths from which to choose. The standard 510 trigger blade is slightly wider than the factory trigger blade and may take a minute or two with a file to open the slot in the top of the aluminum trigger guard. This is very easy to do and not noticeable after installation. There is a thin blade 510 trigger available also that will not need any filing. I like the standard (wider) blade better but to each there own.
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Old 09-23-2017, 09:37 AM
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I'm a buy once, cry once guy. If it says Remington 700 on the receiver, the slip packed with my trigger says Jewell.

The 510 is a fine trigger, but not a Jewell. I favor the 533 2 Stage if I'm putting a Timney into a 700.
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Old 09-23-2017, 02:05 PM
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to be honest for hunting the factory triggers are rather just fine, the older 700's you can make them way better, or a smith can for you?
but in field hunting, unless your a LONG range guy, factory is just fine, don't buy into the need to BETTER "X" and all
I own several full blown custom rifles and down , I have shot many sub MOA factory guns on stock triggers!
like all things in life you can add what ever makes you happy, but its honestly NOT needed!
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Old 09-24-2017, 04:05 AM
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OH contrair with all the Remington unsafe trigger hype sweeping the gun world and hightened by those who don't know, you need to change to a aftermarket trigger.

Those of us who know are completely happy with the factory triggers and practice gun handling never the less as always.


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Old 09-24-2017, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by alleyyooper
OH contrair with all the Remington unsafe trigger hype sweeping the gun world and hightened by those who don't know, you need to change to a aftermarket trigger.

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I don't buy the hype. My 70s trigger won't go off. I have tried.

The 700 incidents where someone had a gun pointing at someone, and claim the safety was on. I have read some forums where guys say they have seen it in real life. Dunno.

I wouldn't worry about newer rifles.

I agree nice triggers are not needed by most for hunting. I just sometimes have extra money, and priorities.
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Old 09-26-2017, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomercy448
I'm a buy once, cry once guy. If it says Remington 700 on the receiver, the slip packed with my trigger says Jewell.

The 510 is a fine trigger, but not a Jewell. I favor the 533 2 Stage if I'm putting a Timney into a 700.
I do like the Jewell with a safety much better than the Timney for a varmint rifle and used to use them without safeties in benchrest rifles. Very nice trigger.

For a standard weight factory hunting rifle such as the OP's new CDL I like the 510 a bit better as there is no desire on my part to set the pull at one pound or less for these rifles.

Have you tried the Timney Calvin Elite yet? I have not tried it yet but looks like it is very similar to a Jewell in both performance and price.

Single stage for me.
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Old 09-26-2017, 03:45 PM
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I was curious to try Timney's new two stage trigger. Few bad reviews. But there is for everything, and it is new.
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