I am looking for an aftermarket trigger for my remmy 700. How light is too light? My rifle will be used for deer, hog, and varmit hunting along with target shooting as well. I was thinking of going with a 2 1/2 lb trigger. Is that too light or too heavy for the applications I am wanting? Any suggestions on makes or models for triggers? Anyboody got any input for me? Thanks.
remmy 700 trigger?
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+ on timmy...
'm waiting for my single-set triger from the states, want to set @+/- 2.5lb (+6oz set for tgt shoot'n). pretty much same uses as you. just a K98 not M700. Enjoy!!!
+ on timmy...
'm waiting for my single-set triger from the states, want to set @+/- 2.5lb (+6oz set for tgt shoot'n). pretty much same uses as you. just a K98 not M700. Enjoy!!!
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First you have to decide on single-stage or two-stage. Then, your price range. If you want the best, I'd suggest Jewel for single-stage and CG Jackson for two-stage. If you want a lighter pull and you want a hunting/field gun, then definitely consider a two-stage trigger. You can put the bulk of the total pull in the first stage and then have a nice light crisp second stage.....but still be safe. Two-stage triggers are very safe because the first stage can be lengthy and prevent accidental discharges, yet have a light 2nd stage that permits great precision. Single-stage are popular with benchrest and 3-gunners. Two-stage are popular with high-power and long-range shooters.
I use the CG-Jackson trigger on all my rifles with about a 1lb first stage and 8oz 2nd stage. Many highpower shooters make it even lighter: around 1lb total.
First you have to decide on single-stage or two-stage. Then, your price range. If you want the best, I'd suggest Jewel for single-stage and CG Jackson for two-stage. If you want a lighter pull and you want a hunting/field gun, then definitely consider a two-stage trigger. You can put the bulk of the total pull in the first stage and then have a nice light crisp second stage.....but still be safe. Two-stage triggers are very safe because the first stage can be lengthy and prevent accidental discharges, yet have a light 2nd stage that permits great precision. Single-stage are popular with benchrest and 3-gunners. Two-stage are popular with high-power and long-range shooters.
I use the CG-Jackson trigger on all my rifles with about a 1lb first stage and 8oz 2nd stage. Many highpower shooters make it even lighter: around 1lb total.
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I personaly feel that 2.5-3 lb is the lightest that a hunting trigger should be at.I have Jewell triggers on most of my rifles,and am happy with them.I can easily adjust them from one pound up to three pounds.My varmint rifles are adjusted to between 1.5 and 2.0 lb,and the big game(deer) rifles are adjusted to 3.0lb.Two stage triggers are nice,but I elected to go with the Jewell over them.Remember,the excitement,cold weather,nasty weather,and the dirt that you may encounter during hunting needs to be considered.The nats ass trigger that you shoot off of the bench can work against you in the hunting field.A Remington trigger can be adjusted to be very good,and my next choice would be a Jewell. Lightman
I personaly feel that 2.5-3 lb is the lightest that a hunting trigger should be at.I have Jewell triggers on most of my rifles,and am happy with them.I can easily adjust them from one pound up to three pounds.My varmint rifles are adjusted to between 1.5 and 2.0 lb,and the big game(deer) rifles are adjusted to 3.0lb.Two stage triggers are nice,but I elected to go with the Jewell over them.Remember,the excitement,cold weather,nasty weather,and the dirt that you may encounter during hunting needs to be considered.The nats ass trigger that you shoot off of the bench can work against you in the hunting field.A Remington trigger can be adjusted to be very good,and my next choice would be a Jewell. Lightman
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Im looking at getting a CG on my 700P.
currently using an xmark pro, stock and heavy but still shoots ok.
Im looking for around 2.5lb pull weight
Im looking at getting a CG on my 700P.
currently using an xmark pro, stock and heavy but still shoots ok.
Im looking for around 2.5lb pull weight
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I recently purchased a Remington 700P .308, and it has the 40-X trigger installed. Its pull goes up to 3lbs. and down to 1.5oz I believe, but you don't want to go too light. I currently have it adjusted at the 2lbs. mark, and it is very crisp. My buddy has the xmark pro in his sps tactical, and I can feel a very distinct difference between the two. You might as well get a trigger built by the same company for your rifle. That's IMHO, but there a lot of other great companies to consider. Jewell makes great triggers that you will not be disappointed with if you want to go that route though.
I recently purchased a Remington 700P .308, and it has the 40-X trigger installed. Its pull goes up to 3lbs. and down to 1.5oz I believe, but you don't want to go too light. I currently have it adjusted at the 2lbs. mark, and it is very crisp. My buddy has the xmark pro in his sps tactical, and I can feel a very distinct difference between the two. You might as well get a trigger built by the same company for your rifle. That's IMHO, but there a lot of other great companies to consider. Jewell makes great triggers that you will not be disappointed with if you want to go that route though.
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I just installed a Timney in mine today and it is very nice. Adjusts down to 1.5 lbs, maxes out at 4 lbs I believe. Midway had it on sale couple weeks ago for 110.00.
I just installed a Timney in mine today and it is very nice. Adjusts down to 1.5 lbs, maxes out at 4 lbs I believe. Midway had it on sale couple weeks ago for 110.00.
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+1 on the jewell. Have on on my 700 and love it.
I have a Timney drop in on my AR and its very nice, but I like that jewel better.
+1 on the jewell. Have on on my 700 and love it.
I have a Timney drop in on my AR and its very nice, but I like that jewel better.
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Rifle Basix makes a good "hunting trigger" too.
I think the LV-1 goes to 1.5 lbs.
I like mine to be around 20 oz.
Rifle Basix makes a good "hunting trigger" too.
I think the LV-1 goes to 1.5 lbs.
I like mine to be around 20 oz.
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I have several "old style" reminton 700 and jewel triggers and I set them all at 2.5. I think it's a good idea to have them all set the same. I would go with a jewel if you want an aftermarket trigger but I would stick around 2 to 3 lbs. You never know if you will be hunting with gloves or in an odd shooting position. The super light triggers for bench are no good for hunting
I have several "old style" reminton 700 and jewel triggers and I set them all at 2.5. I think it's a good idea to have them all set the same. I would go with a jewel if you want an aftermarket trigger but I would stick around 2 to 3 lbs. You never know if you will be hunting with gloves or in an odd shooting position. The super light triggers for bench are no good for hunting
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My personal rifles are all Jewel triggers, I have tried timneys and I can't say I like them to much creep for my liking. Trigger break range should be about 2.5 or more depending on the shooter. If you have a mixed bag of triggers try to have them tuned (or if your competent you can tune them with a scale) to have the same FEEL. Not just pull weight. Some triggers just won't feel the same at the same pull weight ie the xmark pro feels different than a single stage jewel at the same weight. One of the guys from my last Platoon had every rifle he had access to set for 4 lbs because that's what he needed for proficiency for all rifles.
My personal rifles are all Jewel triggers, I have tried timneys and I can't say I like them to much creep for my liking. Trigger break range should be about 2.5 or more depending on the shooter. If you have a mixed bag of triggers try to have them tuned (or if your competent you can tune them with a scale) to have the same FEEL. Not just pull weight. Some triggers just won't feel the same at the same pull weight ie the xmark pro feels different than a single stage jewel at the same weight. One of the guys from my last Platoon had every rifle he had access to set for 4 lbs because that's what he needed for proficiency for all rifles.
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I have 4 jewel triggers. All set at 1 pound. Hunting rifles are set at 2.5 pounds
I have 4 jewel triggers. All set at 1 pound. Hunting rifles are set at 2.5 pounds
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Go with a Jewell, they have good adjustment and you get what you pay for.
Go with a Jewell, they have good adjustment and you get what you pay for.
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My rifle is set at 20 oz. Jewell HVR. But, if I was anywhere but TX where you actually have to hunt instead of sit in a blind, I would want about 2.5#
My rifle is set at 20 oz. Jewell HVR. But, if I was anywhere but TX where you actually have to hunt instead of sit in a blind, I would want about 2.5#
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I also agree on Timney as I have it but there are plenty of aftermarket offerings. Like many have said, find out your preference first, then find something that you can satisfy those preferences. Done deal. Good luck!
Oh, also pay attention to the trigger itself. I didn't particularly like the rounded factory X-pro trigger and the Timney has a wide flat piece which feels great!
I also agree on Timney as I have it but there are plenty of aftermarket offerings. Like many have said, find out your preference first, then find something that you can satisfy those preferences. Done deal. Good luck!
Oh, also pay attention to the trigger itself. I didn't particularly like the rounded factory X-pro trigger and the Timney has a wide flat piece which feels great!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">20 ounces is fine for here in the VA mountains...but I carry/hunt cold chamber.
A heavy trigger isn't a merry magical solution to idiots with firearms....... </div></div>
And a light one doesn't make you more accurate.
I prefer triggers in the 3-3.5 lbs range. I see no advantage to going lighter unless you are shooting benchrest.
The Timney 510 is a fine trigger.
http://www.8541tactical.com/timney_review.php
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">20 ounces is fine for here in the VA mountains...but I carry/hunt cold chamber.
A heavy trigger isn't a merry magical solution to idiots with firearms....... </div></div>
And a light one doesn't make you more accurate.
I prefer triggers in the 3-3.5 lbs range. I see no advantage to going lighter unless you are shooting benchrest.
The Timney 510 is a fine trigger.
http://www.8541tactical.com/timney_review.php
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You are right...if the shooter is capable of perfect fire control then trigger weight itself is a mute point....for that shooter.
I was speaking entirely towards the common misconception that a heavier trigger is somehow "safer"...within reasonable parameters of course.
My point is an idiot can "accidentally" trip a heavy trigger just as easily as a light one....neither is safe in the hands of a moron.
Were it not for that genetic demographic there would be no "safties" on firearms....though they seem to have figured out how to outsmart them also.
You are right...if the shooter is capable of perfect fire control then trigger weight itself is a mute point....for that shooter.
I was speaking entirely towards the common misconception that a heavier trigger is somehow "safer"...within reasonable parameters of course.
My point is an idiot can "accidentally" trip a heavy trigger just as easily as a light one....neither is safe in the hands of a moron.
Were it not for that genetic demographic there would be no "safties" on firearms....though they seem to have figured out how to outsmart them also.
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One more here for the Timney 510. I've never had a reason to buy anything else.
One more here for the Timney 510. I've never had a reason to buy anything else.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...A heavy trigger isn't a merry magical solution to idiots with firearms....... </div></div>
So true!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...A heavy trigger isn't a merry magical solution to idiots with firearms....... </div></div>
So true!
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