What aftermarket Rem700 trigger has proven most durable?

[SeekingNorth]

I was wondering what new aftermarket Rem 700 triggers has shown to be most durable?

I see many mention the Triggertech Diamond as one of the most durable they have seen.


Any two stage ones that handle the dust during RPS competitions?

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

my bix has seen dust, rain, mud with no issues. Sometimes all 3 in the same match. Also never had issues with my Timney CE in the same conditions.

 

[DRichardson]

Bix n' Andy tac sport seems to get really good reviews from a reliability standpoint. I just ordered one so hopefully soon I can give some more info.

 

[kthomas]

Bix N Andy Tacsport and Trigger Tech both are designed to run in the rough elements and do pretty well from that stand point.

Extra points to BnA for better overall trigger design.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Bix N Andy Tacsport and Trigger Tech both are designed to run in the rough elements and do pretty well from that stand point.

Extra points to BnA for better overall trigger design.

Crazy how much more attention TT gets over the Bix. Ive used a few TTs and still feel the Bix has a cleaner break. TTs feel like you roll the break (not creep) vs a snap like the Bix.

 

[kthomas]

Crazy how much more attention TT gets over the Bix. Ive used a few TTs and still feel the Bix has a cleaner break. TTs feel like you roll the break (not creep) vs a snap like the Bix.

The single smartest decision I've made in regards to equipment on my rifles is swap from TT to BnA triggers.

The TT triggers are good, but no doubt in my mind BnA are better. Besides the feel between the two, the BnA's have the ability for the user to time the trigger to the action, to optimize that interface. That can make a huge difference in feel. If the TT doesn't play nice with your action (made the TL3 I owned for a short period of time feel like junk), then you have to spend time and money to send it off to a gunsmith to deal with.

TT (or any other trigger) to not have that feature is a huge oversight IMO. How the trigger interfaces with the action can make an action from going like feeling like garbage to smooth butter. Benchrest shooters have recognized this for many years now (where BnA's biggest focus is for market segment), but it still seems relatively unkown by the PRS group. This is starting to change with the Impact action, which accomplishes this by utilizing a trigger hanger. People tend to think that the Impact is performing magic by how smooth it feels, but a lot of that is a function of proper trigger timing. My actions with BnA's feel pretty incredible (Mausingfield,. Defiance and LP), especially compared to similar actions with other actions (such as my friend with his identical Mausingfield with a Huber trigger).

TT's get a lot more attention as they have smarter advertising and they've gotten them in the hands of a lot of "pro" shooters. BnA doesn't push their triggers as hard. Similar to why Impact overshadows the LP Fuzion. Internet forums/social media also tend to overexaggerate certain products, with people with limited experience coming online to join in on the rhetoric "echo chamber" to seek confirmation on their purchase. Facebook precision rifle groups are the worst for this, made me quit Facebook.

This post is not an intent to slam TT triggers. They are very good. But I do strongly believe that the BnA is a superior trigger, for the reasons outlined above.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

TT (or any other trigger) to not have that feature is a huge oversight IMO. How the trigger interfaces with the action can make an action from going like feeling like garbage to smooth butter.

Made my Tempest build go from a typical heavy bolt lift 3 lug action to such a light lift 2 lug actions feel heavy. Hit the nail on the head for all points.

 

[Terry Cross]

I have been using the Timney 510 and 511s in all duty rifles being shipped out for the last few years. The new 510-V2 is even better. If you are wanting competition (light) pull weights, check out their new HIT.

The 510s have a very simple internal geometry, minimal number of interacting parts and a housing that has a minimal amount of openings for crap to get into. The V2s still have these same attributes.

This is part of the last batch of Timneys after unpacking at the shop.

 

[KydeX]

I just got a BnA tacsport pro, and I am getting my new Mausingfield action today, so will be testing this combination shortly. Superexcited.

 

[kthomas]

I just got a BnA tacsport pro, and I am getting my new Mausingfield action today, so will be testing this combination shortly. Superexcited.

Excellent combo. My Mausingfield + BnA Tacsport feels miles better then my friends Mausingfield + Huber.

His bolt lift and close feels at least x2 heavier than mine.

 

[Rob01]

Use Timney 510 and Calvin Elites in my match rifles and never had an issue. Switched from Rem tuned triggers a while back and been very happy.

 

[KydeX]

Excellent combo. My Mausingfield + BnA Tacsport feels miles better then my friends Mausingfield + Huber.

His bolt lift and close feels at least x2 heavier than mine.

The action arrived as I hoped, and I mounted the trigger. To be honest, I don't think I have to adjust a single screw. The trigger feels very good right out of the box, the action is also supersmooth, and there is no slamfire when ramming the bolt as hard as I can without having it in a stock. A couple questions though, a little off topic. The action came with a small hex screw and one small and one large washer. Any idea what that is for? Also, the action/bolt is lubricated with some sort of grease. Is this just storage grease, and should I degrease the whole action? Including dismantling the bolt?

 

[gnochi]

The action arrived as I hoped, and I mounted the trigger. To be honest, I don't think I have to adjust a single screw. The trigger feels very good right out of the box, the action is also supersmooth, and there is no slamfire when ramming the bolt as hard as I can without having it in a stock. A couple questions though, a little off topic. The action came with a small hex screw and one small and one large washer. Any idea what that is for? Also, the action/bolt is lubricated with some sort of grease. Is this just storage grease, and should I degrease the whole action? Including dismantling the bolt?

The small washer and hex screw are to hold back the cocking piece for disassembly. The large washer is to pull back the firing pin spring and castle washer so you can adjust the castle nut to disassemble or set firing pin protrusion through the bolt face.

ARC actions are shipped in shipping grease; I’d recommend cleaning/degreasing, and adding new grease to the cocking ramps, bolt lug backs, bolt shroud detent pin, and extractor/bolt interfaces.

 

[Steel head]

The small washer and hex screw are to hold back the cocking piece for disassembly. The large washer is to pull back the firing pin spring and castle washer so you can adjust the castle nut to disassemble or set firing pin protrusion through the bolt face.

ARC actions are shipped in shipping grease; I’d recommend cleaning/degreasing, and adding new grease to the cocking ramps, bolt lug backs, bolt shroud detent pin, and extractor/bolt interfaces.

This!
I made this for the striker spring as it much nicer than the big washer.

 

[gnochi]

This!
I made this for the striker spring as it much nicer than the big washer.
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If you’re less handy, ARC makes their own tool along these lines:

Striker Spring Compression Tool

For use only with Nucleus and M7 Mausingfield

www.americanrifle.com

 

[tinman52]

I have two trigger techs and love them

 

[Earnhardt]

Any triggers other than Jewel, have problems when you pierce a primer?

 

[Vargmat]

I have a BnA 2-stage tacsport on my 300WM. I got it this spring and I only have about 200 rounds on that gun since the rebarrel, so I cant say anything about durability, but it feels great. Will probably get another one for my 6.5x47L.

 

[KydeX]

If you’re less handy, ARC makes their own tool along these lines:

Striker Spring Compression Tool

For use only with Nucleus and M7 Mausingfield

www.americanrifle.com

That looks nice. Too bad i didn't order one with my action. Ordered the action wrench, but didn't think to get anything else with it.

 

[spife7980]

Any triggers other than Jewel, have problems when you pierce a primer?

All of them can have issues when you pierce primers.

 

[m700.308]

I have had good luck with my two TT Diamonds. The trigger body is almost fully enclosed, my hope is it stays cleaner than others.

I've had two Timneys go down.

 

[KydeX]

Excellent combo. My Mausingfield + BnA Tacsport feels miles better then my friends Mausingfield + Huber.

His bolt lift and close feels at least x2 heavier than mine.

After a bit more testing, I managed to make the trigger release on bolt close when slamming the handle down pretty hard. After just adjusting the sear engagement screw a little bit, this was solved. I agree with what you have written in some other posts, All high end triggers should have this function. Bolt lift still as smooth as without the trigger mounted, no difference at all.

 

[19Scout77]

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