Remington 788

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28 February 2006, 01:53

jeffeosso

shilen makes a 700 type trigger modified to fit this.. or did..

i think canjar did (does?) as well

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28 February 2006, 04:47

lee440

Timney claims they are making it again.

28 February 2006, 06:40

Fjold

Canjar made a set trigger but stopped about 10 years ago.

Timney says "possibly next year" but they've said that for over three years. The further out we go the more I doubt it. It's been a long time since the last 788 was made and I can't see anyone tooling up for a dead rifle line.

Shilen doesn't list any Remington triggers for the 788

28 February 2006, 07:21

Spuds

quote:
Originally posted by lefty315:
Cany anyone tell me if the trigger is adjustable on a Remington 788?

It is not adjustable, but Mike Bryant of bryantcustom.com has great reputation for modifying the 788 trigger to be adjustable.

Spuds

28 February 2006, 07:52

ELKMAN2

My 788 has one of the best factory triggers that I have ever seen..I never even thought about adjusting it.

28 February 2006, 13:15

ShopCartRacing

http://www.cliffsgunsmithing.com/Catalog_Tim_Rem.htm

28 February 2006, 14:55

Nashcat

I have directions with a couple of drawings on how to make the trigger adjustable. It requires drilling and tapping a couple of holes and adding a screw for sear engagement. I did the trigger on my 788 using these directions and it came out under 2 lbs. If anyone needs a copy, I can email the directions in a MS Word document.

Nashcat

28 February 2006, 17:13

OMJ

quote:
Originally posted by Nashcat:
I have directions with a couple of drawings on how to make the trigger adjustable. It requires drilling and tapping a couple of holes and adding a screw for sear engagement. I did the trigger on my 788 using these directions and it came out under 2 lbs. If anyone needs a copy, I can email the directions in a MS Word document.

Nashcat

I would appreciate a copy of the instructions.
jmcmunn@imbris.net

thank you,

28 February 2006, 19:58

arky65

I would like a copy

mike6-5@peoplepc.com

thanks arky65

28 February 2006, 20:21

Mulerider

quote:
Originally posted by Nashcat:
I have directions with a couple of drawings on how to make the trigger adjustable. It requires drilling and tapping a couple of holes and adding a screw for sear engagement. I did the trigger on my 788 using these directions and it came out under 2 lbs. If anyone needs a copy, I can email the directions in a MS Word document.

Nashcat

If my feeble memory is correct, the ability to add the adjustment screw on the 788 trigger was dependent on the "age" of the 788; Remington moved the safety linkage at some point, and it interfered with the necessary screw location.
My notes and drawing are from an ancient "Rifle" magazine, and mentions that point. My 788's have all been the newer models, not allowing that particular modification.
But since Mike Bryant doesn't mention it, there must be a way around that issue.
A local smith tweaked one of mine for me...did not make it adjustable, but improved it thru spring trimming and burnishing.

28 February 2006, 23:42

Nashcat

OMJ and arky65

Emails sent.

Nashcat

03 March 2006, 19:02

DuaneinND

Timmney is making triggers for the 788. I will have 2 on Wed. or Thursday next week. Jerry's just received some this last week and was already almost sold out. $85.00 delivered if you are interested.

www.duanesguns.com

04 March 2006, 03:47

Fjold

Timney just shipped an order to www.MidsouthShooterssupply.com on Feb 20th, so they should be stocked soon.