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@ 09:28 pm (GMT) |
Joshua MayfieldWhat newer rifles have the best triggers, both in terms of out of the box use and in reliable adjustablity? Any that should just flat out be avoided or that you'd say to just go ahead and plan on buying an aftermarket unit? |
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@ 10:18 pm (GMT) |
Bryan WebsterRe: TriggersI always look at the issue another way. If I am looking to buy a rifle I want to be sure there are after market triggers that will do what I want if I choose to replace the trigger in a factory rifle I might buy. I never buy a rifle based on the factory triggers.Lots of options these days and they do not cost a whole lot more considering what they can do for you. I put a jewell trigger in my Model 700P Ltr and love it. In another Model 700 in installed the latest Timney dual stage trigger...very cool. and the list goes on. |
@ 06:22 am (GMT) |
Jon ShortRe: TriggersHowa triggers are too heavy off the shelf but easy to modify to get down to 1.5lb. The new HACT 2 stage trigger can be done within an hr without changing a spring etc. The old single stage trigger took longer to modify but comes up mint.I have Remington 700 long range which I had no choice but to replace the crap trigger with a Timney. Adds how much to the cost of the rifle? Of course the Tikka triggers are good & often get down to 2lb, & it's easy to replace the spring for next to no cost if you can't get it down as much as you'd like. Personally speaking, I like a trigger that I can work with/ modify rather than having to replace at extra cost. It's all part of the fun of getting your rifle shooting really well. |
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@ 06:22 am (GMT) |
Jon ShortRe: TriggersHowa triggers are too heavy off the shelf but easy to modify to get down to 1.5lb. The new HACT 2 stage trigger can be done within an hr without changing a spring etc. The old single stage trigger took longer to modify but comes up mint.I have Remington 700 long range which I had no choice but to replace the crap trigger with a Timney. Adds how much to the cost of the rifle? Of course the Tikka triggers are good & often get down to 2lb, & it's easy to replace the spring for next to no cost if you can't get it down as much as you'd like. Personally speaking, I like a trigger that I can work with/ modify rather than having to replace at extra cost. It's all part of the fun of getting your rifle shooting really well. |
@ 03:11 pm (GMT) |
Martin TaylorRe: TriggersMost consistent average rifle, reliable & adjustable out of the box, Tikka.After market and readily available, Jewel or Timney as the guys have said. Triggers often become the major focus of many shooters and it's a very personal/individual thing that's dependant on many factors like mechanical aptitude, patience or hand skills of the operator. I'm in Jon's camp and absolutely love honing sears, setting angles etc. as part of my bedding and general set up. All my rifles still have their factory units including the LR Remington's. Nathan's Rifle tunning book gives the foundation of what is needed and outlines the techniques & dangers, along with tests & checks to remain safe. Mine do not all break with exactly the same feel due to differing manufactures designs but with good technique its not an issue. I have seen some bloody dangerous triggers tunned by Smiths to meet customers requests which l would never do. So as l said a very personal & Individual subject. |
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@ 07:10 pm (GMT) |
Bryan WebsterRe: TriggersI have done a lot of triggers over the years and used to enjoy it before some of the new ones came along, The Remingtons are one example. These days my eyes and patience lead me astray of what I used to do and like JOn and Martin, would likely still do it were it not for the fact some of these newer aftermarket ones are so much better than most of the factory ones. As was said, not all (Tikka for ex) are bad or hard to work on.I was quite surprised at how nice the Dual Stage Timney is though, and have been thinking of installing another one on one of my older Remington 700 rifles. I would never go this route however on older rifles like the pre-1964 Model 70 Winchesters and such rifles. I loved working on those ones and the results were fine. |
@ 10:40 pm (GMT) |
bryan longRe: TriggersHi all, I'm looking to buy a Timney for a 700 tactical.There's 2 listed options an OA 503 or Tactical 721 722 anybody know the differences? |
@ 06:56 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: TriggersHi Bryan, 721 and 722 are budget rifles.The trigger you need is as follows: https://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/timney-remington-700-replacement-trigger.aspx The select fields can be left as is apart from the bottom field - Select 1.5lb. |
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