Remington 700 Trigger Suggestions?
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That's kinda like asking which tshirt is best. It's really all about personal preference. 2-stage or single stage? The only way to really find out is to try a bunch. In any case, if buying new, you're looking at spending from $200-$500. The "less expensive", read $200ish triggers would be a Timney 510, a regular Trigger Tech and a few others, Timney Calvin Elites, Jewells all the way up to the $500+ Bix & Andys. It really depends on what kind of feel you like in a trigger. What makes your xmark feel terrible, compared to your CZ trigger? Is the pull weight just too much? In that case, yeah, you have to buy a new one. If it just doesn't feel "crisp" enough, consider sending it off to Dennis Sorensen (Guntech) for a trigger tune. Your least expensive options by far. For what it's worth, I have run a tuned Xmark Pro, a Riflebasix, currently have a regular Trigger Tech and have a Special Trigger Tech in the mail. I quite like the Trigger Tech I have, it has no creep and is nice and crisp, however I want something a bit lighter for my new 6mm. I'm thinking of trying a Bix & Andy Tac Sport 2-stage but at $350USD, I'm going to play around with my buddy's first a bit to see how I like it.
Thanks for the sugestions guys.
Rugbydave, basically it comes down to weight. Its actually very crisp. I don't have a trigger pull Guage (adding to the Christmas list)so i dont know exactly what it is, but it's definately far too heavy for my liking.
Rugbydave, basically it comes down to weight. Its actually very crisp. I don't have a trigger pull Guage (adding to the Christmas list)so i dont know exactly what it is, but it's definately far too heavy for my liking.
I usually go with the basic Timney...2lbs with no creep and next to no overtravel is good for my needs.
I still have 2 Xmark pro's that I use, they were warranty replacement units and work as advertised, on par with the base Timney, so they can be tuned pretty well.
I still have 2 Xmark pro's that I use, they were warranty replacement units and work as advertised, on par with the base Timney, so they can be tuned pretty well.
I've got a couple of standard timneys. Leaps and bounds better than the x-mark. I do wish I had spent a little more and got the Calvin elite or a jewel though. I'm also looking to try the Timney 2 stage.
It's too bad retailers didn't have a trigger display like cabelas has for fishing reels!
It's too bad retailers didn't have a trigger display like cabelas has for fishing reels!
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When looking at triggers, consider pull weight, level of tolerance to dirt/water, how crisp a pull you want. You have not indicated your end use so this is merely a guess.
Many options around the 1 1/2lbs range and they go from $165 to 250, give or take. Single stage, dual stage, various styles and features... this is the largest population of options.
When you want to drop under 1lbs, costs go up in general, durability can go down.
If you want a break like an icicle type trigger, then bring more funds and likely, durability goes down.
If you want icicle, very very light trigger pull, bring the most amount of money. Definitely not durable.
So it is balance of needs
Jerry
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I have several Trigger Techs but prefer my 2 stage Timney Calvin Elite
For dirty field use Timney 512 and reworked Walker triggers work great. Mine are usually set at 2.5-3 lbs depending on the rifle.
Jerry/Mystic is correct .... the lighter you go the less durable you get. I can't see a Jewel trigger on my knocking around rifles.
For long range target stuff a Timney Calvin Elite or Jewel are great. For crawl around in the mud PRS type stuff I still use a re-worked Walker at 2 pounds or TImney 512 at 2 pounds because I just don't trust the really low weight triggers for this application. Besides, they weren't designed for that anyway.
Jerry/Mystic is correct .... the lighter you go the less durable you get. I can't see a Jewel trigger on my knocking around rifles.
For long range target stuff a Timney Calvin Elite or Jewel are great. For crawl around in the mud PRS type stuff I still use a re-worked Walker at 2 pounds or TImney 512 at 2 pounds because I just don't trust the really low weight triggers for this application. Besides, they weren't designed for that anyway.
I don't know if there's any reviews yet. Maybe on the 'Hide?
They had them at a demo table at the GAP Grind and it felt really nice, but that's just at the demo table. I might get one after they've been out for a while.
This rifle is a dedicated target/lrp rifle, not going to be hunted or whacked off tree branches and rocks or anything. I would stick with single stage for consistency as all my other rifles are single stage. Interesting about the durability decreasing with pull weight.
