I have a 700VLS with the stock trigger in it. It seems to have a heavy and long trigger pull. The question is, do I attempt to adjust it (tried once and ended up not making much difference) or look for an aftermarket.
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Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
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Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
I would go jewell or timney. If it is the xmark they can be adjusted fairley low. I have mine down to 1.5, I dont hunt with it, it is a bench gun. I will most likley be puting a jewell on it.
I would go jewell or timney. If it is the xmark they can be adjusted fairley low. I have mine down to 1.5, I dont hunt with it, it is a bench gun. I will most likley be puting a jewell on it.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
Not to open a can of worms,I have heard the Jewell in the R700 does not do well in a dirty environment.I don't know if it is true or not.Be interesting if somebody here could shed some light on this.
Not to open a can of worms,I have heard the Jewell in the R700 does not do well in a dirty environment.I don't know if it is true or not.Be interesting if somebody here could shed some light on this.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
id go timney or rifle basix..heard lots of horror stories about jewel. not experience them first-hand, but i dont like the way they feel anyway.
id go timney or rifle basix..heard lots of horror stories about jewel. not experience them first-hand, but i dont like the way they feel anyway.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
Never have any problem with my HVR..I shoot,hunt and roll around in the Florida sand with it and not a single problem. Some people are too lazy to clean their rifle and then complain about it.
Never have any problem with my HVR..I shoot,hunt and roll around in the Florida sand with it and not a single problem. Some people are too lazy to clean their rifle and then complain about it.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
I like the Timney the best, but any aftermarket is better than the old school trigger, even though some here will argue that. Jewell is good as long as the overtravel isn't set too tight in my opinion.
Rifle basix and Shilen are good cheap alternatives, and Jard makes an upgrade kit that will do very nicely as well.
I like the Timney the best, but any aftermarket is better than the old school trigger, even though some here will argue that. Jewell is good as long as the overtravel isn't set too tight in my opinion.
Rifle basix and Shilen are good cheap alternatives, and Jard makes an upgrade kit that will do very nicely as well.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
Thanks for all the input, I'll check out those you all recommended and go forward.
BTW I went shooting with my friend who builds those XLRindustries stocks this weekend .... all I can say is they are AWESOME! I've always liked the look of the traditional stocks so I just have the original 700 VLS stock on mine and I've never been able to get comfortable behind it. (XLR's are more of a tactical style) but after shooting from one - It will be tough to continue shooting my orig stock until I can order one of those! Kinda like test driving a sweet sports car and then going back to your 40 mpg compact car.
Well, he let me try one that he put together for himself and now I HAVE to have one! the length of pull happened to be adjusted perfect along with the cheek rest. I know he has a profile on here - check out his website if you want. i think it's xlrindustries.com
Anyway - figured I'd share my discovery that may help you guys since all of you helped me. Thanks again.
Thanks for all the input, I'll check out those you all recommended and go forward.
BTW I went shooting with my friend who builds those XLRindustries stocks this weekend .... all I can say is they are AWESOME! I've always liked the look of the traditional stocks so I just have the original 700 VLS stock on mine and I've never been able to get comfortable behind it. (XLR's are more of a tactical style) but after shooting from one - It will be tough to continue shooting my orig stock until I can order one of those! Kinda like test driving a sweet sports car and then going back to your 40 mpg compact car.
Well, he let me try one that he put together for himself and now I HAVE to have one! the length of pull happened to be adjusted perfect along with the cheek rest. I know he has a profile on here - check out his website if you want. i think it's xlrindustries.com
Anyway - figured I'd share my discovery that may help you guys since all of you helped me. Thanks again.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
From my experience - people who know what they're doing can improve & adjust the stock Rem 700VLS trigger to quite a decent level. I considered getting a new "custom" trigger for it, and decided that the improved stock trigger is good enough.
From my experience - people who know what they're doing can improve & adjust the stock Rem 700VLS trigger to quite a decent level. I considered getting a new "custom" trigger for it, and decided that the improved stock trigger is good enough.
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
CK_32, I'm no gunsmith but it took me approx. half hour to research and execute and shooting my 5R yesterday I couldn't be happier. Turning the trigger weight screw, countrclochwise, about half to one turn is all that it takes. The sear and stop screws didn't even have to be touched and mine now breaks at a clean 2lbs. How did this tweak make things worst?
CK_32, I'm no gunsmith but it took me approx. half hour to research and execute and shooting my 5R yesterday I couldn't be happier. Turning the trigger weight screw, countrclochwise, about half to one turn is all that it takes. The sear and stop screws didn't even have to be touched and mine now breaks at a clean 2lbs. How did this tweak make things worst?
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gcp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">CK_32, I'm no gunsmith but it took me approx. half hour to research and execute and shooting my 5R yesterday I couldn't be happier. Turning the trigger weight screw, countrclochwise, about half to one turn is all that it takes. The sear and stop screws didn't even have to be touched and mine now breaks at a clean 2lbs. How did this tweak make things worst? </div></div>
Same for me, as is common practise... I turned the front allen screw on my X Mark Pro through one complete turn then recovered it with a small dab of nail polish. Spent a while testing it for consistency and pull (2lbs) and it really did work well.
The only thing to be very careful of is to make sure the thing doesn't fire when dropped or abused. Just slam the bolt open and closed a few times as hard as you can. Then ensure the saftey will engage cleanly without getting jammed.
May be worth having a go before buying a replacement?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gcp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">CK_32, I'm no gunsmith but it took me approx. half hour to research and execute and shooting my 5R yesterday I couldn't be happier. Turning the trigger weight screw, countrclochwise, about half to one turn is all that it takes. The sear and stop screws didn't even have to be touched and mine now breaks at a clean 2lbs. How did this tweak make things worst? </div></div>
Same for me, as is common practise... I turned the front allen screw on my X Mark Pro through one complete turn then recovered it with a small dab of nail polish. Spent a while testing it for consistency and pull (2lbs) and it really did work well.
The only thing to be very careful of is to make sure the thing doesn't fire when dropped or abused. Just slam the bolt open and closed a few times as hard as you can. Then ensure the saftey will engage cleanly without getting jammed.
May be worth having a go before buying a replacement?
Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion
I've intalled Jewell, Timney, Rifle Basix, Shilen and probably did trigger jobs on several hundred Remington stock triggers up to an including the new version X-Mark Pro.
So here goes, on the Remington stock trigger there is nothing YOU can do to adjust the LENGTH of pull on the trigger. You can use the Weight of Pull adjustment screw to increase or reduce the amount of pressure required on the trigger to fire the weapon. Be careful, unless adjusted properly, if you get to low on the Weight of Pull the trigger may become inconsistent and may cause slam firing.
I typically set up triggers that will be used for bench style target only for a 1.25#- 2.00# pull. A trigger to be used on a hunting rifle I will set to 2.5# to 3.5#. If the weapon will be used in both arenas I set them up for hunting..
A trigger job done correctly will require less travel of the trigger, fell smoother, break crisper and be more consistent than a stock trigger.
On the Remmington 700 style triggers I charge $45.00 to clean, disassemble,stone, polish, reset the sear engagement, adjust the weight of pull and overtravel. I typically have a 3-5 day turn around once I receive the trigger.
I have never had a problem with an after market trigger install! Jewell triggers are the best in my opinion for a multitude of reasons that I won't go into here.
I hope this answer helped.
Howard Mahute
Rumble Wepnz
Milton, FL.
I've intalled Jewell, Timney, Rifle Basix, Shilen and probably did trigger jobs on several hundred Remington stock triggers up to an including the new version X-Mark Pro.
So here goes, on the Remington stock trigger there is nothing YOU can do to adjust the LENGTH of pull on the trigger. You can use the Weight of Pull adjustment screw to increase or reduce the amount of pressure required on the trigger to fire the weapon. Be careful, unless adjusted properly, if you get to low on the Weight of Pull the trigger may become inconsistent and may cause slam firing.
I typically set up triggers that will be used for bench style target only for a 1.25#- 2.00# pull. A trigger to be used on a hunting rifle I will set to 2.5# to 3.5#. If the weapon will be used in both arenas I set them up for hunting..
A trigger job done correctly will require less travel of the trigger, fell smoother, break crisper and be more consistent than a stock trigger.
On the Remmington 700 style triggers I charge $45.00 to clean, disassemble,stone, polish, reset the sear engagement, adjust the weight of pull and overtravel. I typically have a 3-5 day turn around once I receive the trigger.
I have never had a problem with an after market trigger install! Jewell triggers are the best in my opinion for a multitude of reasons that I won't go into here.
I hope this answer helped.
Howard Mahute
Rumble Wepnz
Milton, FL.
