Remington 700 Trigger Upgrade

[Mudpuddle]

I installed a timney elite hunter earlier this week. Very simple to install in just a few minutes and it's night and day versus the stock trigger. I'm so used to a heavy trigger on this rifle that the timney feels almost too light, but I think that's just me.

 

[coloradodrifter]

I’ve had both a Timney and a Jewel in the past. I preferred the feel of the Jewel.

 

[KChunter71]

You guys suck. I just finished paying taxes and decided to look at the trigger tech page. Got one on the way for a Remington 700 xcr2 375HH.

Haha, me too

 

[hereinaz]

Triggertech all the way for me. Used to have a couple Diamond. But, don't need less than a pound pull. So, I have Special on my match rifle and Primary on my hunting. I think they are both still above 1.5 pounds.

 

[LaGriz]

Awesome timing with this thread.

I have a 1980's manufactured Remington M700 .280 Mt. Rifle. Outside of a pillar bedding job rifle is basically stock. Original trigger is a bit heavy, has creep + overtravel. Did not realize how poor it was until I purchased a Kimber, and two older Model 70's.

I'm looking for a hunting trigger (nothing crazy) and price is an issue. Replacement needs to perform in cold and/or wet weather. My skills as a smith are limited to mounting my own last few scopes. Are the Timney, Jewel, Trigger tech, or others a drop in? Will my rifles safety be compromised in any way? What to look out for?

LaGriz

 

[realunlucky]

Awesome timing with this thread.

I have a 1980's manufactured Remington M700 .280 Mt. Rifle. Outside of a pillar bedding job rifle is basically stock. Original trigger is a bit heavy, has creep + overtravel. Did not realize how poor it was until I purchased a Kimber, and two older Model 70's.

I'm looking for a hunting trigger (nothing crazy) and price is an issue. Replacement needs to perform in cold and/or wet weather. My skills as a smith are limited to mounting my own last few scopes. Are the Timney, Jewel, Trigger tech, or others a drop in? Will my rifles safety be compromised in any way? What to look out for?

LaGriz

Yes they are simple drop in with just two pins holding a Remington trigger in.

I really like trigger tech triggers.

 

[RoyalKnight]

Trigger tech has surprised me. Safety is smooth. Crisp pull. Jewell hard to beat. Had timney as well. I prefer the TT an Jewell. Never had a bix an andy.

 

[LaGriz]

Timney Elite Hunter,

Ordered replacement from Midway after talking to a Timney product specialist. They told me the unit was basically a drop in. Told them I was worried the model needed to match my M 700 Mt. rifle. Watched a U-tube video on how to install a Timney trigger and figured I could handle it. Service was quick, as the unit was delivered on Saturday. Elite Hunter Model for Remington Model 700.

Installed the new trigger today, function tested (safety, bolt release, dry fired) it and it all appeared to be be just fine. However, now having issues getting the barreled action back in the stock. Once I did get in and snugged up only a little and the safety became very hard to operate. Then noticed the bolt release was no longer working either? upon farther inspection I see a huge difference in the thickness of the new trigger compared to the stock unit. I will contact my smith and the C.S. people at Timney tomorrow. Wish me luck. My thoughts are that if I have to whittle away on the stock in an effort to gain clearance, I will only create another problem in the process. I'm thinking they steered me toward the wrong trigger in spite of my efforts: highlighting the model type, and year of manufacture.

LaGriz

 

[Cahunter805]

Timney Elite Hunter,

Ordered replacement from Midway after talking to a Timney product specialist. They told me the unit was basically a drop in. Told them I was worried the model needed to match my M 700 Mt. rifle. Watched a U-tube video on how to install a Timney trigger and figured I could handle it. Service was quick, as the unit was delivered on Saturday. Elite Hunter Model for Remington Model 700.

Installed the new trigger today, function tested (safety, bolt release, dry fired) it and it all appeared to be be just fine. However, now having issues getting the barreled action back in the stock. Once I did get in and snugged up only a little and the safety became very hard to operate. Then noticed the bolt release was no longer working either? upon farther inspection I see a huge difference in the thickness of the new trigger compared to the stock unit. I will contact my smith and the C.S. people at Timney tomorrow. Wish me luck. My thoughts are that if I have to whittle away on the stock in an effort to gain clearance, I will only create another problem in the process. I'm thinking they steered me toward the wrong trigger in spite of my efforts: highlighting the model type, and year of manufacture.

LaGriz

Very common to have to clearance the trigger inlet on a stock when installing an aftermarket trigger. Use a file or dremel/sanding wheel and clearance your stock where it’s rubbing.
It’s most likely rubbing on the saftey mechanism on the side of the trigger housing and the adjustment screws/lock nuts on the Timney.

 

[rodney482]

Timney straight

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I tried the TT today, I really like it I just wish I’d spent the extra 10 dollars and got a black one. The silver looks super gay, like I’m trying to decorate my rifle.

 

[LaGriz]

Timney trigger install update,

I must say the customer service response I received at Timney was pretty good. I'm now convinced that I did get the correct trigger for my application. it seems all of these triggers are the same with. They acknowledged that I may have been given a very optimistic description of being a "drop in" product. My point was that my choice to do the install was based on what I was told about the trigger.

They offered to complete the install if I would pay for shipping both ways. That was a pretty decent offer. Not really wanting to ship the rifle if it could be avoided, I suggested I bring it to a local smith and get him to relieve the stock and inlay the barreled action. My thoughts being it might not be much more expensive than the proposed shipping to the facility in Arizona. The Timney rep agreed that it might be the best option. He made no commitment, but led me to believe that they might help me with that expense. Either way, I'm getting this knocked out in April or May with plenty of time to get dialed in for the fall.

LaGriz