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!

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 .

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.

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.

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

The factory trigger can easily be reworked to almost any desired performance level,and at or lower price than aftermarket triggers.

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.

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

Stay with the factory trigger and have you smith clean it up and lighten the pull weight.

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.

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

I have never changed the springs as I never go down below 3-3.5lbs, but usually can get the remington triggers pretty crisp and light.

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

I have always been able to adjust Remington triggers down to 3-3.5 pounds safely. Never had to put an aftermarket trigger on one.

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

UPDATE:

Stopped bye the respected gun shop I know while deer hunting in MI, hoping they could take care of my rifle while I was hunting with my shotgun. They said they wouldn't do it, citing liability issues. I guess they were not as good of a gun shop as I thought.

For those who did it themselves; how did you determine the final pull weight? I have a couple small fish pull-scales that may work. I will call another place or 2, but if the place I went to wouldn't do it, then I doubt many places around me will.

Thanks!

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

I have electronic pull weight scale.

RE: Timney or have existing trigger adjusted? (Model 700)
 

Thanks...Good Luck

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