Remington replacent trigger

Which drop in trigger for the Remington 700?

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Which A/M trigger do you all prefer for the Remington 700? I've used the Timney in the past, but have no experience with the others.

I'd like a trigger that can be easily adjusted to 1.5-2lbs. I'm not looking for a target trigger in ounces on this rifle.
 
The Jewell is by far the best (and most expensive) but it gives you all the options from mere ounces right up to the crispest hunting weight trigger you can buy. All the triggers listed would be OK however. Regards, Eagleye.
 
What's wrong with spending $70 on tweaking the factory trigger? Unless you're building a precision rig and want a super light pull and aren't concerned about the reliable function of the safety
 
prosper said:
What's wrong with spending $70 on tweaking the factory trigger? Unless you're building a precision rig and want a super light pull and aren't concerned about the reliable function of the safety
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Nothing wrong with that, just that I don't happen to have a standard trigger available (this particular rifle has the X-mark trigger. See my comments in the related thread for details.)
 
$70 is money tossed out. Nice piece work..........for the guy doing the work. If money is tight read up on it and do it yourself. Or buy a Shilen. You can keep the original rem or sell it. Or sell the shilen later and recoup a good portion of your money. The shilen will take the original bolt release and safety.... of the Rem that is..
 
I have used 3 of four listed plus canjars all on Rem 700s some hart, shillen barreld guns.the best is the Jewell hands down.
 
I guess I should summarize the other thread:

The X-Mark isn't designed to be adjustable for sear engagement or overtravel. Some have suggested heat to break the epoxy, but I heated it and it didn't seem to work.

I just did a trigger job on another Remington of mine and it's fantastic now. Took about 5 minutes. I've spent an hour tinkering with the X-mark.

For more, see the related thread started by todbartell about the X-Mark trigger.

My 2 options are to dismantle the X-mark and try to loosen the sear and overtravel/safety screws, or replace with something else. Rather than buy a used factory rem trigger, I'd just as soon drop a good A/M unit in there.
 
I voted other...

I prefer to simply work the 700 trigger to a crisp 2 or 3 pounds, what ever is required and drop it back in. It is one of the finest factory triggers made and I have never understood why people are so eager to get rid of it.... unless you require a trigger under a pound and a half.
 
I agree Dennis. If this X-mark trigger wasn't giving me fits, I wouldn't need the advice...

Any ideas what kind of solvent would break the (I think) epoxy the Rem factory put on the screws?
 
Silverado said:
I agree Dennis. If this X-mark trigger wasn't giving me fits, I wouldn't need the advice...

Any ideas what kind of solvent would break the (I think) epoxy the Rem factory put on the screws?
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Heat - propane torch about 300 degrees...less than it takes for soft solder.. it should soften it enough...
 
guntech said:
I voted other...

I prefer to simply work the 700 trigger to a crisp 2 or 3 pounds, what ever is required and drop it back in. It is one of the finest factory triggers made and I have never understood why people are so eager to get rid of it.... unless you require a trigger under a pound and a half.
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Very simple. Many people have not been happy before rework or after!
 
Breaking Factory Trigger Screw Varnish

Before putting your trigger in a blast furnace, try breaking out a bottle of your (wife's/girlfriend's/boyfriend's) nail polish remover to soften the varnish. The acetone in the nail polish remover is the magic ingredient you're looking for.
 
guntech said:
I voted other...

I prefer to simply work the 700 trigger to a crisp 2 or 3 pounds, what ever is required and drop it back in. It is one of the finest factory triggers made and I have never understood why people are so eager to get rid of it.... unless you require a trigger under a pound and a half.
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Don't tell them that Dennis, then I won't be able to buy those nice factory 700 triggers for a song anymore.

I've had Jewells. Expensive, but nice when you want to go down under a pound safely. I had the chance to drop in their place years back in Texas. Great service also.
 
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