I have a new rem 700 with the XMark Pro trigger. Set at about 2 lbs. I find it breaks clean and crisp. So am I missing out on something by not installing a better trigger, like a Timmy or something? What will I notice differently? This is my first rem rifle and my first adjustable trigger so I'm wondering if I should get the upgrade. Or is it even an upgrade. I'm using the rifle for target shooting and hunting. It now sits in a Cadex chassis and I'm replacing the barrel with a carbon fiber barrel (20 inch) and will have some action work done by the smith.
X Mark Pro trigger. Are they that bad?
- Thread starter Brianma65
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If your X-Mark is set at 2 lbs. and breaking crisp, keep it! Unless you reeeeeeally want to go for a lighter pull.
I work in a gun shop, and I'd say the biggest issue with the X-Mark is the inconsistencies. I've measured X-Marks with pull weights from 4-8 lbs. straight outta the box, and adjusted them down- some have gone as low as 2.75 lbs., and some wouldn't go lower than 5.5 lbs.!
Also, some triggers have been crisp and creep-free without any overtravel, and some have been creepier than Gary Busey with had enough overtravel to get to the next town...
By going with an aftermarket like Timney, you don't leave anything to chance. But I have a couple X-Marks I'm very happy with, and some that have gotta go- YMMV
I work in a gun shop, and I'd say the biggest issue with the X-Mark is the inconsistencies. I've measured X-Marks with pull weights from 4-8 lbs. straight outta the box, and adjusted them down- some have gone as low as 2.75 lbs., and some wouldn't go lower than 5.5 lbs.!
Also, some triggers have been crisp and creep-free without any overtravel, and some have been creepier than Gary Busey with had enough overtravel to get to the next town...
By going with an aftermarket like Timney, you don't leave anything to chance. But I have a couple X-Marks I'm very happy with, and some that have gotta go- YMMV
Even if you have a lousy 700 trigger it can be reworked to be crisp, light and safe for a fraction (50-$60) of what an aftermarket trigger costs. If you are happy with your 700 trigger save the $200 or more for a replacement that won't be any better.
I have had a timney 510 in my 700 5r, I haven't had any different but It doesn't even feel that special... Its crisp, has no creep but nothing too crazy "good"? Maybe because I haven't experienced the other triggers, or this one is set to high pull weight(not light at all).. Then again, this is my first bolt-action rifle so I obviously have VERY little experience in other triggers. But i'd say if you're happy with how it performs then keep it! I bought my rifle used with the trigger already installed.
The XMP isn't bad at all though I usually prefer others. Some of my Remys were subject to recall so I swapped out the XMP for the Timney 510 which, generally, I prefer. (Bsand - that's the one in your R5 ).
The new frictionless trigger from TriggerTech is really quite nice but unless you are very unhappy with the XMP leave it and save the money for other things.
The new frictionless trigger from TriggerTech is really quite nice but unless you are very unhappy with the XMP leave it and save the money for other things.
I have a 700 VSSF II in 22-250 I use for varmint hunting. I tested the x mark trigger and it pulled at 7.5 pounds! that was way too much for me for varmint hunting so instead of screwing with the Xmark and the recall, I bought a Triggertech trigger from a local gunsmith. I installed it at home in 1 hour, while watching tv. It now breaks clean at 3.3 pounds and I love it. Used it at the range for some load development and there wasn't one shot where I thought I pulled the shot off target because I was pulling the trigger so hard.
Highly recommend triggertech if someone is looking for another aftermarket option and these are somewhat cheaper than Timney's
Highly recommend triggertech if someone is looking for another aftermarket option and these are somewhat cheaper than Timney's
Well I don't want to wait for my recall, so I'm thinking , for a hundred bucks , I'll try the trigger tech. But I'm not sure if I should get the one with the safety or no safety. And if I get the no safety , do I just remove the safety lever that's on my rifle? And what's the purpose of a no safety anyway?
That's a saying. Another one is that "If it breaks, it wasn't good enough in the first place."
I had one of those pot metal bang switches snap off in my hand. After something like that happens, it's impossible to look at them the same again. Little nuances like weight, creep and over travel can't compete with the harsh reality of "gone".
If it were mine I would forget the recall... Many triggers in that recall were not actually affected. It's a lawyer thing mostly. As long as the trigger is holding when it should and releasing when it should and you follow safe shooting procedures. I would send it in if the trigger 'fails' in some respect down the road.
The purpose of a safety when it is engaged is to prevent the trigger from releasing the firing pin when you pull on the trigger or the rifle receives a sharp impact as if you dropped it... Usually parts do not interchange between different manufacturers.
