Remington 700 bdl trigger
I have a nealry new Rem. 700 bdl in 7mm-08. the trigger seems tight and even though I have had it worked on, I still feel like I ma not getting a smooth squeeze. I have Timney triggers on two 8mm mausers and they are really smooth. My question is, Can the Remington trigger be adjusted to where it feels like the Timney or am i just wasting my time with it, and I should just get teh timney and be done with it?
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muskox2000,
If you are asking if you could expect more from spending more the answer is yes. But the question is do you need to, In my opinion the stock rem trigger should give you very good performance.
I have a 700vs and I adjusted my trigger to about 1-1/2 lbs. I don't know how light you want it but that trigger gives me 3-shot .35 and 5-shot .5 groups @ 100m with 180gr .308.
So the answer is yes you can squeeze (pardon the pun) quite a bit from your stock trigger, but if you want less than 1-1/2 lbs then I would reccommend the Timney, otherwise you may run into safety issues with the factory rem. Hope this is helpful GOOD LUCK![:D]
"There are those who make things happen, those that watch things happen and those that say, what happend?"
AC Tactical0 -
I agree with HKman that you should be able to get what you want from the Remington trigger. I usually stop at around 2 1/2 pounds as many of my rifles see use both from the bench and in the field. I have never felt the need to replace a Remington trigger and I would definately NOT [V] swap for a Timney, especially if the intent would be to get into the lighter pulls! There are good aftermarket triggers out there for that sort of thing. Timneys aren't it.
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Muskox2000,
I read this as a difference between smooth and weight of pull. Most triggers coming out of the factories today are garbage due to our litigious society so they require some attention from a professional. If the take up is gritty or rough then you need to take the rifle to a qualified gunsmith to have it checked. The fit of the trigger in the stock can contribute to a poor feel because it's binding somewhere. The trigger shouldn't be touching the stock anywhere. If it does, stock material has to be removed for clearance. The 'smith can then remove the trigger to stone and smooth the contact surfaces, afterwhich, the weight of pull and overtravel can be set.
Timney triggers are a step down from the Factory Remington triggers. They are however a good replacement for the standard military Mauser trigger. If you want the best trigger for a Remington, you have to buy a Jewell but at ~$150.00 to $200.00 each, they are not cheap by any means. Other quality triggers for Remingtons include; Shilen, Kepplinger and Rifle Basix.
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LIKE THE ABOVE POSTERS SAID, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A NICE CRISP 2 1/2 LB. HUNTING TRIGGER BY ADJUSTING THE STOCK REM. I SUGGEST YOU LET A GUNSMITH DO THIS, I CHARGE $25 FOR THIS IF I DON'T HAVE TO CHANGE SPINGS. 0 -
Thanks for the insight guys. I will probably just see if I can have my gunsmith adjust the stock trigger. Musky 0 -
In my opinion the factory trigger will never feel like a Timney, but they can be made to break very light and clean. My 700 BDL SS DM was cleaned up by a 'smith and is nearly as clean as the triggers on my Volquartsen 10/22 and my Kimber and best of all he charged only $20. 0 -
my factory trigger in my rem700 280AI was stoned and polished by my smith, and as nononsense stated, it DOES break very crisp and clean at less than 16oz with a safety that works. disclaimer,..(this is NOT the standard $25-$35 trigger job, figure on $55-$70)
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?0 -
quote:Originally posted by JustC
my factory trigger in my rem700 280AI was stoned and polished by my smith, and as nononsense stated, it DOES break very crisp and clean at less than 16oz with a safety that works. disclaimer,..(this is NOT the standard $25-$35 trigger job, figure on $55-$70)
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
Listen to this gentleman, he knows of what he speaks. Wrenching screws everywhich direction is seldom the answer. Geometry is the answer. A skilled gunsmith will remove the sear and cocking piece, stone them to correct engagement geometry, put it back together, and get less than 16oz without touching a screw. He'll only touch a screw to increase the pull weight.0 -
I'm with nononsense... There's a difference between just light and smooth. The original post doesn't mention that he wants it microlight, just smooth and the factory Rem trigger can have that done cheaply without ever touching the adjustment screw (again mine cost me ~$20 on all my Rem's) but I was only after the 1.5# range too. I want there to be a little resistance should I ever want to pull the trigger while hunting with gloves on. For some, this isn't a concern... 0 -
I refer to todays factory triggers as "LAWYER TRIGGERS" .They are commonly 5-6 lb. pulls and gritty with a lot of travel . Gunmakers have learned to cover thier butt's from prior lawsuits . Can't blame them really . When you have it altered they are relieved of liabilty from accidents stemming from trigger problems .
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