Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
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Re: Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
have you shot either before? What trigger are you used to? Either one are up to the task when set properly. Do you like chevy or ford?
Basically a question like this will generate a bunch of opinions based on what other people like the feel of, or have used without any problems. You might find some people who don't like one or the other as well, but overall you are going to end up having to try them both if you want to know which one you like better.
Dave
have you shot either before? What trigger are you used to? Either one are up to the task when set properly. Do you like chevy or ford?
Basically a question like this will generate a bunch of opinions based on what other people like the feel of, or have used without any problems. You might find some people who don't like one or the other as well, but overall you are going to end up having to try them both if you want to know which one you like better.
Dave
Re: Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
Yes as per Jewell not Shilen but looking to try! Just want to see what the majority will say here giving their opinions on both!!!
Yes as per Jewell not Shilen but looking to try! Just want to see what the majority will say here giving their opinions on both!!!
Re: Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
If you liked the feel of a well adjusted jewell, you won't find the same feel in the Shilen. Shilen is a good trigger, but more akin to the old style remington feel wise.
If you liked the feel of a well adjusted jewell, you won't find the same feel in the Shilen. Shilen is a good trigger, but more akin to the old style remington feel wise.
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I've heard a few horror stories about the Jewells but have never encountered them, how's the Shilen as per reliabilty/durability and such?
I've heard a few horror stories about the Jewells but have never encountered them, how's the Shilen as per reliabilty/durability and such?
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I have heard the same stories on the jewell, but when my was adjusted with a little extra overtravel, it was an excellent trigger. I didn't ever have it out in a dusty environment, but it was reliable for me. The shilen is a little more robust, but it is a trade off for feel.
The biggest difference IMHO is the trigger shoe. The shilen has one similar to the factory trigger, while the jewell is thin.
It is really going to come down to personal preference as there will be people that say jewell is the best and others that say they are un-reliable... how do you decide who to believe?
I have heard the same stories on the jewell, but when my was adjusted with a little extra overtravel, it was an excellent trigger. I didn't ever have it out in a dusty environment, but it was reliable for me. The shilen is a little more robust, but it is a trade off for feel.
The biggest difference IMHO is the trigger shoe. The shilen has one similar to the factory trigger, while the jewell is thin.
It is really going to come down to personal preference as there will be people that say jewell is the best and others that say they are un-reliable... how do you decide who to believe?
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This was my next ?
"The biggest difference IMHO is the trigger shoe. The shilen has one similar to the factory trigger, while the jewell is thin."
Just depends the deciding factor MAY come down to cost but I doubt it
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This was my next ?
"The biggest difference IMHO is the trigger shoe. The shilen has one similar to the factory trigger, while the jewell is thin."
Just depends the deciding factor MAY come down to cost but I doubt it
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Knowing that Jewell IS a pretty good trigger and hearing that Shilen was to, only want the best on my Custom rig as per feel, reliability, and not having to worry about malfunctions in the field!
Knowing that Jewell IS a pretty good trigger and hearing that Shilen was to, only want the best on my Custom rig as per feel, reliability, and not having to worry about malfunctions in the field!
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If it were me, I would being asking which trigger: Huber or Timney
Dave
If it were me, I would being asking which trigger: Huber or Timney
Dave
Re: Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
Run a Jewell - they are not as "dainty" as made out to be. Flush with lighter fluid a couple times a year & you'll be good to go!!
Run a Jewell - they are not as "dainty" as made out to be. Flush with lighter fluid a couple times a year & you'll be good to go!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GasLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it were me, I would being asking which trigger: Huber or Timney
Dave </div></div>Enlighten me on Huber as I have a Timney THAT'S ok.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Run a Jewell - they are not as "dainty" as made out to be. Flush with lighter fluid a couple times a year & you'll be good to go!! </div></div>That's what I hear as per the lighter fluid Buckey!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GasLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it were me, I would being asking which trigger: Huber or Timney
Dave </div></div>Enlighten me on Huber as I have a Timney THAT'S ok.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Run a Jewell - they are not as "dainty" as made out to be. Flush with lighter fluid a couple times a year & you'll be good to go!! </div></div>That's what I hear as per the lighter fluid Buckey!
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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1121721&page=2
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1121721&page=2
Re: Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
Looks like the Huber is NOT user friendly as most Gas will do more research.
Looks like the Huber is NOT user friendly as most Gas will do more research.
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What makes you say that? Drop in, no adjustments? Everyone I have heard using them says they are awesome.
I would venture to say the jewell requires much more setup to get it right. Also, my experience with jewell is that you can't just rely on the instructions to set them, they need to be tweaked a little bit differently to get a good pull... YMMV
What makes you say that? Drop in, no adjustments? Everyone I have heard using them says they are awesome.
I would venture to say the jewell requires much more setup to get it right. Also, my experience with jewell is that you can't just rely on the instructions to set them, they need to be tweaked a little bit differently to get a good pull... YMMV
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No adjustments for me I personally like an adjustable trigger. Jewells are no problem being that I've done a few.
No adjustments for me I personally like an adjustable trigger. Jewells are no problem being that I've done a few.
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ah, I see, my experience has been adjust once and it is set for as long as I own it. I have never understood an external adjustable trigger, as I have never seen the need to re-adjust something once it is set...
as before YMMV
Dave
ah, I see, my experience has been adjust once and it is set for as long as I own it. I have never understood an external adjustable trigger, as I have never seen the need to re-adjust something once it is set...
as before YMMV
Dave
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Interesting trigger(Huber) though still reading looks to be something I MAY try, really digging the Stainless 2# Sniper! HMMM!
Interesting trigger(Huber) though still reading looks to be something I MAY try, really digging the Stainless 2# Sniper! HMMM!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: popapi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting trigger(Huber) though still reading looks to be something I MAY try, really digging the Stainless 2# Sniper! HMMM! </div></div>Spoke with John today on these Gas looks like all systems go on trying one(Huber) in the new customs!!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: popapi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting trigger(Huber) though still reading looks to be something I MAY try, really digging the Stainless 2# Sniper! HMMM! </div></div>Spoke with John today on these Gas looks like all systems go on trying one(Huber) in the new customs!!!!
Re: Jewell or Shilen for Custom?
both are good triggers, I have used a Jewell trigger for hunting, benchrest and tactical and never had a problem.
both are good triggers, I have used a Jewell trigger for hunting, benchrest and tactical and never had a problem.
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I like the Jewell also. Have a Timmney on a couple other rifles that I hunt with. Like the Jewell a lot better though,It just seems the trigger is crisper. Don't really think you could go wrong with any of the above mentioned triggers either.
I like the Jewell also. Have a Timmney on a couple other rifles that I hunt with. Like the Jewell a lot better though,It just seems the trigger is crisper. Don't really think you could go wrong with any of the above mentioned triggers either.
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I would say get a competent gunsmith to work over a rem trigger. Love mine.
Edit: If you need talk to Nate Dagley from straight shot gunsmithing and he can give you a technical reason for why he likes certain triggers from a smith's standpoint.
I would say get a competent gunsmith to work over a rem trigger. Love mine.
Edit: If you need talk to Nate Dagley from straight shot gunsmithing and he can give you a technical reason for why he likes certain triggers from a smith's standpoint.
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Buy two shilens for the price of one jewell. I have a couple shilens and they work great for me.
Buy two shilens for the price of one jewell. I have a couple shilens and they work great for me.
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Guys I to like the Jewells, but the Huber looks like I may have to try it!
Guys I to like the Jewells, but the Huber looks like I may have to try it!
