Lighter trigger for Rem. 760?

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I re-checked the sighting on my Rem.760 30-06 yesterday. Didn't think it could be too bad, because I got a moose with it at 250 Yds. last year. Eventually I adjusted it about 3/4" L and 1/2" down shooting @100 yds. HOWEVER, I lined up the sights and applied tension to the trigger and more tension, and MORE tension. Pulled the first shot, before I disciplined myself to keep applying steady pressure while holding scope on target. Then managed to get an acceptable 3-shot group to work from. I have already worked on this trigger with an oilstone, and it is better than it was, but compared to the adjustable trigger on my Remington 722 bolt action, which I have set nice and light, it feels like I could hang an anvil on it. Every year, I remember how much I hate this trigger. Is there an aftermarket trigger group, or does anyone have an other solution. I love everything about the rifle except this. It is accurate and dependable. Leaving for moose hunting in the morning, so I am stuck with it for another year.
Bill
 
There are a few specialists who can better these triggers significantly. But they are few and the ones I have heard of are in the states.
 
I've owned both 760s and 742s and the triggers on both were not great. From everything I was able to learn at the time there isn't much you can do but practice with them until you learn to shoot well with them.
 
any one try this??
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No but thanks - that's one of the guys I was meaning in my post above - he also provides a trigger pull service - http://www.barnesgunparts.com/triggerservice.html

Some on other forums have reported a better trigger after this service.

I think (?) you only have to send the trigger group. But south of de border - no thanks. Haven't heard of anyone in Canada specializing in improving those trigger groups.
 
I got an old 760 from the 60's and the trigger is nice and light, I don't recall ever seeing any aftermarket triggers for them. I'm sure a goo smith could do it for you.
 
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