06 December 2006, 06:59
Remington40xCan You Identify this Trigger on a Remington 40X?
I am looking at a Remington 40x rimfire single shot, serial number 0484xxR. It is set up with a monte carlo stock in a varmint style configuration (nice wood) - rounded corners on the bottom of the forend with approximately 1-1/4 inches of flat on the bottom of the forend.
The rifle comes with what I assume to be an aftermarket trigger installed. The safety has been removed. The trigger blade is a round piece of aluminum, approximately 1/8 inch in diameter, running parallel to the bottom of the action then curved to form a trigger. The aluminum piece is set into a clamp with an allen head screw that allows the length of pull to be adjusted by loosening and sliding the trigger blade forward or back. Trigger pull is well less than a pound, perhaps as little as 4 or 6 ounces (yes, we used a snap cap when we dry fired the gun).
The action is apparently glassed or glued to the stock. At least, it is not readily removable and as it isn't mine to play with (yet?), I'm not in a position to put it in a freezer or otherwise work hard to separate action from wood, so I can't see if there is a name on the trigger mechanism.
I know this is kind of a pig in the poke question, but does anyone recognize the maker of this trigger from the description? I'd like to know whether it's a good one or not, as I'd offer less for the gun if I might have to replace the trigger with something more reliable.
I did do a crude search for benchrest triggers on Google, but didn't find anything that looked similar. I'm guessing that whatever this is isn't currently in production.
Thanks.
Rem
06 December 2006, 07:24
dian1I had a trigger years ago that, if my memory is correct, matches your description but I cannot remember the maker. However, if you contact Neal Johnson, Neal Johnson Gunsmithing he will probably be able to assist. When I was involved with 22 target shooting he struck me as very helpful and very knowlegable.
06 December 2006, 07:39
ireload2quote:
Originally posted by Remington40x:
I am looking at a Remington 40x rimfire single shot, serial number 0484xxR. It is set up with a monte carlo stock in a varmint style configuration (nice wood) - rounded corners on the bottom of the forend with approximately 1-1/4 inches of flat on the bottom of the forend.
The rifle comes with what I assume to be an aftermarket trigger installed. The safety has been removed. The trigger blade is a round piece of aluminum, approximately 1/8 inch in diameter, running parallel to the bottom of the action then curved to form a trigger. The aluminum piece is set into a clamp with an allen head screw that allows the length of pull to be adjusted by loosening and sliding the trigger blade forward or back. Trigger pull is well less than a pound, perhaps as little as 4 or 6 ounces (yes, we used a snap cap when we dry fired the gun).
The action is apparently glassed or glued to the stock. At least, it is not readily removable and as it isn't mine to play with (yet?), I'm not in a position to put it in a freezer or otherwise work hard to separate action from wood, so I can't see if there is a name on the trigger mechanism.
I know this is kind of a pig in the poke question, but does anyone recognize the maker of this trigger from the description? I'd like to know whether it's a good one or not, as I'd offer less for the gun if I might have to replace the trigger with something more reliable.
I did do a crude search for benchrest triggers on Google, but didn't find anything that looked similar. I'm guessing that whatever this is isn't currently in production.
Thanks.
Rem
It is a Canjar LP. There was no provision for a safety since it was designed for such a light pull. It is a 3 lever design. Remington offered a "2 ounce" trigger in their benchrest rifles about the same time.
06 December 2006, 19:29
MasteriflemanFrom your description, it sounds like the relatively new Timney competition trigger. They're pretty darn nice and adjust easily.
06 December 2006, 20:32
CustomstoxThe trigger itself on the new Timney is not Aluminum it is steel and it is straight and knurled. And I doubt anyone would change it to add a trigger like he was describing. they also adjust down to ounces.
07 December 2006, 18:09
Remington40xConcensus of opinion seems to be the Canjar LP. If I can find a copy of Benchrest Rifles at the King of Prussia gun show in two weekends, I'll check for sure.
Thanks for all your help.
08 December 2006, 06:11
ireload240X,
I have a Canjar LP that came to me on a 6X47 40X-BR. It is exactly as you describe.
08 December 2006, 17:56
GatogordoI've got 2 Canjar LP triggers on now antique Rem 700 silhouette rifles and they are exactly as you describe except there is a pull weight adjustment in front of the block you describe. As I recall, they adjust from 16 (maybe 18) down to 2 ounces. I've shot these extensively over the years with no problems, but you can adjust them down to the "slam fire" level, if you rough handle the bolt while chambering.