Advise on aftermarket trigger

kombayotch said:
Yes, they are a bit finicky to set up. The first one I bought worked flawlessly in my M700 trainer. However, when I tried to use it in my Surgeon 591, it didn't work properly. Firing pin wouldn't drop. Ended up having to change out the spring that holds up the sear for a lighter one. Same thing on the second one I bought, and in my second Surgeon 591. The third one worked fine... at first. Put about 1200 rounds on it before taking it to the GAP Grind. It ended up failing on me on the first day in the middle of a stage. Luckily G2 switched it out for a Timney and got me back in the match before the next stage. When I got home, I switched out the spring on that trigger for the lighter one and it started working again. It's been working fine since, but I'm hesitant to recommend it now.

I'm waiting to try the TriggerTech 2 stage and the Timney 2 stage when they come out.
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That's funny...I'm having the exact same issues with the Calvin Elite also with Surgeon 591 actions. I tried the 1st one(Rem 700 version), trigger wouldn't fully drop, sent it back. Timney sent me the "McMillan" version, that didn't work either so I sent it back too. Back to the Jewel that I can rely on.
As far a Cadex goes, I tried one on a display rifle and it was the worst trigger I have ever tried. It actually felt like a 3 stage from how much creep there was. This trigger may have needed adjustment or to be set up properly but it was terrible.
If money was no object I would like to try a Bix n Andy.
 
Timney that George lent me was the 517. Worked fine for the duration of the match. TriggerTech has not given me any issues. Meant to bring it as a backup. Took it out of my parts chest and put it on my bench, but got distracted and forgot to pack it. Was still waiting for me when I got home...

Became quite fond of flat triggers while shooting that match.
 
ivo said:
As far a Cadex goes, I tried one on a display rifle and it was the worst trigger I have ever tried. It actually felt like a 3 stage from how much creep there was. This trigger may have needed adjustment or to be set up properly but it was terrible.
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I've got a Cadex in my 6x47L and I really like it. Easy to adjust and very crisp. Not quite as sharp as a Jewel, but really close.
The one you tried might have been worn out and abused, display models can get quite roughed up.
 
jk123 said:
Yes the one on the EE.
I am looking for something fairly hassle free, the TT seems like a good option and at a good price. I really like the idea of supporting a Canadian company as well. Does anyone have any comments on the Cadex triggers? I tried to do some reading on them and there is very little out there?
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I have a two stage dx2 Cadex trigger in my 6slr that I plan on using as my prs gun, so far I like it but time will tell if it holds up
 
There was no way to adjust out the problem out. CG had to send me lighter springs to get the triggers to work properly in the Surgeons. Changing the spring in the bolt to a heavier one might have also worked.

George Gardiner said he had seen it before with CGs in Surgeons, so it wasn't unique to my rifles.
 
I've got a Calvin elite and in my 300 win mag and I'm very please with it and no failures to report. I will say it was installed and setup by Casey at Tac Ord. So I bought a second that will go in my manners Tac elite t4 with the mini chassis .
 
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