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best low cost self install 700 trigger?
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Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
Timney is the all around best for the R700 IMO. Great crisp trigger that is field reliable unlike some of the other options.
An old style R700 trigger cleaned up by a good smith is right there with it though. I don't mean an adjustment, I'm talking pull the trigger apart, smoothen everything up, reassemble, and adjust.
Timney is the all around best for the R700 IMO. Great crisp trigger that is field reliable unlike some of the other options.
An old style R700 trigger cleaned up by a good smith is right there with it though. I don't mean an adjustment, I'm talking pull the trigger apart, smoothen everything up, reassemble, and adjust.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
That can be achieved with a timney or old style R700 trigger worked over no problem. I believe the Timmy is adjustable down to 1 or 1.5lbs.
That can be achieved with a timney or old style R700 trigger worked over no problem. I believe the Timmy is adjustable down to 1 or 1.5lbs.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
I like Timney triggers too. They are a little over a $100. If you get one with a preset weight from the factory, they are $140 with shipping. I believe this money is swell spent unless you chance upon a tuned remington trigger.
The only thing to watch out is that chassis systems designed for a R700 footprint often require you to relieve a small portion of the bedding block to get it to fit properly. Sometimes either the forward set screw sticks out too far or the channel is so narrow that it prevents the stop bolt from engaging. It's a simple fix, but you'll need a carbide bit and a dremel.
I like Timney triggers too. They are a little over a $100. If you get one with a preset weight from the factory, they are $140 with shipping. I believe this money is swell spent unless you chance upon a tuned remington trigger.
The only thing to watch out is that chassis systems designed for a R700 footprint often require you to relieve a small portion of the bedding block to get it to fit properly. Sometimes either the forward set screw sticks out too far or the channel is so narrow that it prevents the stop bolt from engaging. It's a simple fix, but you'll need a carbide bit and a dremel.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
Shilen makes a great trigger also. I've been using them for about 15 yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. I recently ordered a Timney from the factory preset at 1.5lbs and it's a good upgrade from factory but I still like the Shilens better, just my personal preference. Midway has the shilens on sale until the end of august for I think 87.00 also.
Shilen makes a great trigger also. I've been using them for about 15 yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. I recently ordered a Timney from the factory preset at 1.5lbs and it's a good upgrade from factory but I still like the Shilens better, just my personal preference. Midway has the shilens on sale until the end of august for I think 87.00 also.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tcob68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shilen makes a great trigger also. I've been using them for about 15 yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. I recently ordered a Timney from the factory preset at 1.5lbs and it's a good upgrade from factory but I still like the Shilens better, just my personal preference. Midway has the shilens on sale until the end of august for I think 87.00 also. </div></div>
but the Shilen's don't come with the safety mechanism...ends up costing as much as (or sometimes more than) the Timneys. However, I have shot a Shilen...wow! Well worth the price of admission!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tcob68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shilen makes a great trigger also. I've been using them for about 15 yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. I recently ordered a Timney from the factory preset at 1.5lbs and it's a good upgrade from factory but I still like the Shilens better, just my personal preference. Midway has the shilens on sale until the end of august for I think 87.00 also. </div></div>
but the Shilen's don't come with the safety mechanism...ends up costing as much as (or sometimes more than) the Timneys. However, I have shot a Shilen...wow! Well worth the price of admission!
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
Save your money. Keep and adjust the stock remington trigger. I've seen +$300.00 triggers break at the worst possible time while the stock triggers continue to hammer away. That's a heck of a lot of money to spend on a bucket full of FAIL.
Save your money. Keep and adjust the stock remington trigger. I've seen +$300.00 triggers break at the worst possible time while the stock triggers continue to hammer away. That's a heck of a lot of money to spend on a bucket full of FAIL.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
Ring, have two Rifle Basix triggers installed, one in a Rem700 ft/r rifle and one in a Rem700 260 practical rifle. Both triggers work very well and installation was a breeze, my other Rem700 sports its original trigger tuned by my Smith before he retired, its also quite excellent. As Ranger suggests some Smiths can tune your trigger for a fraction of what a new one can cost.
Ring, have two Rifle Basix triggers installed, one in a Rem700 ft/r rifle and one in a Rem700 260 practical rifle. Both triggers work very well and installation was a breeze, my other Rem700 sports its original trigger tuned by my Smith before he retired, its also quite excellent. As Ranger suggests some Smiths can tune your trigger for a fraction of what a new one can cost.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
Has anyone mentioned Timney? <-Sarcasm for you slow people.
I Love mine.
Has anyone mentioned Timney? <-Sarcasm for you slow people.
I Love mine.Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FALex</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tcob68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shilen makes a great trigger also. I've been using them for about 15 yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. I recently ordered a Timney from the factory preset at 1.5lbs and it's a good upgrade from factory but I still like the Shilens better, just my personal preference. Midway has the shilens on sale until the end of august for I think 87.00 also. </div></div>
but the Shilen's don't come with the safety mechanism...ends up costing as much as (or sometimes more than) the Timneys. However, I have shot a Shilen...wow! Well worth the price of admission! </div></div> OP doesn't say, but if they have a pre X-mark their factory safety will work. The rifle basix safety kit is only like 35 bucks.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FALex</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tcob68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shilen makes a great trigger also. I've been using them for about 15 yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. I recently ordered a Timney from the factory preset at 1.5lbs and it's a good upgrade from factory but I still like the Shilens better, just my personal preference. Midway has the shilens on sale until the end of august for I think 87.00 also. </div></div>
but the Shilen's don't come with the safety mechanism...ends up costing as much as (or sometimes more than) the Timneys. However, I have shot a Shilen...wow! Well worth the price of admission! </div></div> OP doesn't say, but if they have a pre X-mark their factory safety will work. The rifle basix safety kit is only like 35 bucks.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i know rifle basics has a self install for under 100, any others? </div></div>
this is the first I have heard of a trigger that installs itself
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i know rifle basics has a self install for under 100, any others? </div></div>
this is the first I have heard of a trigger that installs itself
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
ok, so installed the timney..set to 2lb... vary nice... had to inlet the stock a tad to make room for the front adjuster screw.. but i have 1 issue..
the bolt release is "sticky", in or out of the stock, when i depress it, it wont sprint back to re-lock the bolt.. i have to reach up with my finger nail and pull it down...
there is a small screw on the side i loosened up to help, but its still sticky.. i oiled it as well
ok, so installed the timney..set to 2lb... vary nice... had to inlet the stock a tad to make room for the front adjuster screw.. but i have 1 issue..
the bolt release is "sticky", in or out of the stock, when i depress it, it wont sprint back to re-lock the bolt.. i have to reach up with my finger nail and pull it down...
there is a small screw on the side i loosened up to help, but its still sticky.. i oiled it as well
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
If you are on a budget go with a tuned 700 trigger for best results.
If you have unlimited funds, go with a 700 trigger for best results.
I have shot most all the aftermarket stuff and do not like any of it as well as the Rem trigger.
If you are on a budget go with a tuned 700 trigger for best results.
If you have unlimited funds, go with a 700 trigger for best results.
I have shot most all the aftermarket stuff and do not like any of it as well as the Rem trigger.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rlr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You'll be pleased with the Timney. It has a wider trigger shoe, easy to adjust, and a crisp break.
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I agree the wider shoe and crisp break is what makes it so much better than even a well tuned stock trigger. Mine is set for 2.5# on my R700 SPS TAC in .223
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rlr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You'll be pleased with the Timney. It has a wider trigger shoe, easy to adjust, and a crisp break.
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I agree the wider shoe and crisp break is what makes it so much better than even a well tuned stock trigger. Mine is set for 2.5# on my R700 SPS TAC in .223
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
I have had the same problem as RING. I have to reach up and pull the bolt stop down or else i will pull my bolt out right into my face. Only needs to happen once after you put your bolt in. Other than that i have three timneys and love them.
I have had the same problem as RING. I have to reach up and pull the bolt stop down or else i will pull my bolt out right into my face. Only needs to happen once after you put your bolt in. Other than that i have three timneys and love them.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
Try adjusting the point of contact of the bolt release.
Try adjusting the point of contact of the bolt release.
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaQgsjhk2Fg
at about 2:47 into video it shows you how to adjust the bolt release just need some needle nose pliers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaQgsjhk2Fg
at about 2:47 into video it shows you how to adjust the bolt release just need some needle nose pliers
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Psubond</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaQgsjhk2Fg
at about 2:47 into video it shows you how to adjust the bolt release just need some needle nose pliers</div></div>
thx.. thats it... BTW, got the 1st kill with this gun today..
125gr TNT
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Psubond</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaQgsjhk2Fg
at about 2:47 into video it shows you how to adjust the bolt release just need some needle nose pliers</div></div>
thx.. thats it... BTW, got the 1st kill with this gun today..
125gr TNT
Re: best low cost self install 700 trigger?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glazer1972</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I found some older "Walker" factory takeoffs. </div></div>
What are Walker take offs?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glazer1972</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I found some older "Walker" factory takeoffs. </div></div>
What are Walker take offs?
Pre X-Mark Factory Triggers designed by Mike Walker.
Mike Walker, Remington Gun Designer, Passes at Age 101 « Daily Bulletin
I think this option is overlooked too frequently. You can get a spring that allows reduced trigger weights from Ernie the Gunsmith for $7, which is a whole lot cheaper than a new trigger (see Remington M-700 X-Mark Pro Adjustable HunterTrigger Spring for example).
