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Timmy Trigger on model 700
10 January 2010, 03:32
mikethebearTimmy Trigger on model 700
How hard is it to install a timmy trigger on a Remington 700? Older model 700. Drop in or more complicated?
10 January 2010, 03:54
Mike in MichiganNot hard. Comes with decent instructions.
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10 January 2010, 05:43
Masteriflemanquote:
Drop in or more complicated
Pretty much drop in. You may have to adjust the screws to make the weight of pull the way you want it. I like them very much. Like MinM says, the instructions are very good.
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10 January 2010, 10:37
Sagebrush BurnsMay I ask why? Have you tried to adjust the factory trigger? Usually the trigger on a M-700 is easy to adjust to any reasonable weight of let-off and a crisp break. I have heard that some are not cooperative and are better replaced but I have been lucky with my Remingtons.
10 January 2010, 15:11
Dans40XCClean & properly adjust the OEM trigger group for another 50+years of service.
The aluminum housing of the Timney's aren't an option in my opinion.
10 January 2010, 20:33
338zmagThe gunsmith I go to locally does not have a very high opinion of Remington triggers even though he likes their guns. I had to have my new 700 CDL in for trigger work. He told me he could install a Jewell trigger, parts and labor for $250.00. I haven't decided if the gun is worth it yet.
10 January 2010, 21:15
DMBJust installed a Rifle Basix in a Rem 700 SA in 222 Rem, a new custom rifle. I assembled the safety as the trigger came w/o a safety. Installation of the safety and the trigger in the rifle was straight forward. The break is nothing short of awesome.
I did one Timney inatall on a 700, and it was no different from the Rifle Basix; same straight forward install and great break.
The cost was a lot less than to $250 mentioned above. But, 'Smith's gotta eat too...
11 January 2010, 00:03
mikethebearThe 700 in question is not mine, but belongs to a friend. This deer season it was found to have a very heavy pull when we were sighting in the rifles. I will try to adjust it but I fear it has something that is about to break. Anyway I was looking for an alternative if it is not fixable. I worked on it about 15 years ago and it was just dirty, and that may be the case now.
I don't like the idea of an aluminum housing. Does the Rifle Basix have steel housing? He will not go for a Jewell. Even thought he is a Doctor he is tight as Dick's hat band.
11 January 2010, 15:03
mousegun1First thing to do is clean the existing trigger that is the most common problem on Rem 700 triggers- years of WD40 gun oil etc. At least rinse it out with gunscrubber- Take it out of the wood first.
11 January 2010, 17:18
Doctor Dquote:
Originally posted by 338zmag:
The gunsmith I go to locally does not have a very high opinion of Remington triggers even though he likes their guns. I had to have my new 700 CDL in for trigger work. He told me he could install a Jewell trigger, parts and labor for $250.00. I haven't decided if the gun is worth it yet.
I would run, not walk, to a different "gunsmith".
I have triggers by Timney, Canjar, Jewel and Rifle Basix on other brands but all my 700s have the factory triggers.
Some 700 trigger are pretty stiff and creepy from the factory, but all can be easily and cheaply made nearly as good, if not better, than most aftermarket triggers.
I bought my first 700 in 1968 and the owners manual included instructions for adjusting the trigger - later models do not.
I've had a couple rifles I couldn't adjust to my satisfation and had a good gunsmith slick them up for me for $25 or less.
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11 January 2010, 17:57
338zmagquote:
Originally posted by Doctor D:
quote:
Originally posted by 338zmag:
The gunsmith I go to locally does not have a very high opinion of Remington triggers even though he likes their guns. I had to have my new 700 CDL in for trigger work. He told me he could install a Jewell trigger, parts and labor for $250.00. I haven't decided if the gun is worth it yet.
I would run, not walk, to a different "gunsmith".
I have triggers by Timney, Canjar, Jewel and Rifle Basix on other brands but all my 700s have the factory triggers.
Some 700 trigger are pretty stiff and creepy from the factory, but all can be easily and cheaply made nearly as good, if not better, than most aftermarket triggers.
I bought my first 700 in 1968 and the owners manual included instructions for adjusting the trigger - later models do not.
I've had a couple rifles I couldn't adjust to my satisfation and had a good gunsmith slick them up for me for $25 or less.
DD, I should have mentioned the issue I had with the rifle. The gun was going off when I took the safety off. There were several issues going on there. Having said that, I'll stick with the gunsmith I am using. He also had to fix my firing pin. It was too short and wouldn't fire some of my reloads. He said it didn't meet normal specs. I have a friend who I shoot with frequently. He also has a new Remington 700. He had problems with his trigger also.
13 January 2010, 04:42
Dans40XCThe OEM Rem trigger groups to include 722/721/600/660/XP-100/XP-100R/Seven/40X Repeater & pre 2006 700's if molested/adjusted incompetently/incorrectly will fire upon placing the safety in the fire position.
Back lash of the "connector" is the cause.
Improper preventive maintenance from oils/solvents getting into the trigger group over the years is the most probable cause of malfunction.
Hence...
The X Mark trigger group introduced in 2006.
Correct firing pin TIMING will produce better results compared to a replacement trigger group.
13 January 2010, 05:36
wildcat junkieWhile the factory trigger in my M700 Mountain Rifle DBM (bought in 1999) adjusted to a reliable & consistant 3#, my CDL bought in 2004 would not reliably maintain the same let off weight. It would vary by 12oz or more.
I replaced the trigger on the CDL W/a Timney.
13 January 2010, 05:36
wildcat junkiequote:
Originally posted by wildcat junkie:
While the factory trigger in my M700 Mountain Rifle DBM (bought in 1999) adjusted to a reliable & consistant 3#, my M700 CDL bought in 2004 would not reliably maintain the same let off weight. It would vary by 12oz or more.
I replaced the trigger on the CDL W/a Timney.
13 January 2010, 09:26
Dans40XCDepending how you close the bolt will vary trigger pull by 3/4Lb,regardless of trigger manufacturer.
Slowly cam the bolt closed & check pull weight-
Close the bolt "Smartly" & check trigger pull weight-
The trigger's connector,pull weight spring & firing pin timing will allow a std trigger group to be safely adjusted to less than 1Lb with consistent/repeatable accuracy.