Timney 510 trigger installation issue.

[jon1985]

I installed a timney 510 trigger into my rem 700.

The problem I am having is with the bolt release 'plate' It doesn't move smoothly up and down on the side of the trigger body. I removed it, cleaned it off and dry lubed it and its a bit better, but still not smooth.

Should I contact timney for a replacement or is this a common thing with an easy fix?

Plate doesn't look bent or twisted, no noticeable burrs.

Thanks

 

[Hitzy]

One of your pins is likely making contact with it, tap it back a wee bit and it should be fine.

 

[Alpheus]

Is it catching when installed in the stock, or when the action is removed?

 

[jon1985]

I dont think its getting caught at all. It feels smooth, just stiff.

 

[bsand]

It could be bent out of shape on the bolt release.

I know I had to adjust mine so it would hit squarely on the bolt release.

 

[jon1985]

spent some time messing around with the trigger setup this weekend. If I keep the rifle horizontal then the trigger will reset, as soon as the gun reaches about 45 degrees I guess there isn't enough gravity to hold the bolt release down.

I pulled the plate off again and don't see any burrs or bend in it. I am going to email Timney and see if they can direct me to a retailer who can sell me a new plate or see if they can sell/send me one.

 

[Hitzy]

Where is your spring?

 

[jon1985]

From memory that picture looks correct. I will check tonight

 

[Kane519]

I have the same trigger in my 700 and the bolt release is a little sticky. I ended up able to tweak the spring just right that it works now, but it look some fiddling.

 

[mikeelliot]

I've had to bend the tab sometimes to line up and release without binding.
If it's installed correctly try bending it a little

 

[jon1985]

They are sending me a new plate. Hopefully that solves the problem.

Awesome service.