Re: Bomb-proof Rem 700 trigger?
The Huber better not disappoint at $420!
It's hard to tell cause there is not much info on the site about the design of the trigger but it would appear they use ball bearings for the trigger movement, while I have no experience in them unless that trigger is very well sealed it may have reliability issues, tight tolerances and ball bearing surfaces do no like contamination. Their computer testing looks impressive, and I have no doubt it's accurate but it says nothing about how reliable they are especially when dirty.
The most proven trigger is the older pre-xmark stock trigger, set it as a reasonable weight, have a good smith smooth the interface surfaces, make sure you have ENOUGH sear contact to be reliable if dirty and they are bombproof. 99% of the reliability problems with stock triggers are because someone either messed with the springs trying to get them too light, messed with the adjustment screws without knowing what they were doing, or the interface surfaces have been damaged or their angles changed by improper stoning, or a combination of all 3. Superlight hair trigger and reliable in field conditions do not go together.
The 40x trigger is also a great option, and I would guess you can order them from remington (no idea on cost) as they still provide them on their custom rifles and the XCR tactical rifles. Finding a used factory trigger would no doubt be the cheapest option, but also keep in mind trigger variations, safety's have changed over the years, so that may require removal/modification.