I have a Zastava Mauser in 338 W.M. That I am building up into a nice traditional walnut and steel rifle. Looking at the trigger, it does not resemble an original 98 Mauser. Is that a variation starting with the F.N. Then Charles Daly , Rem 798. For the utmost in reliability, would I be better off replacing it with an original. Less moving parts, springs etc.. or instal a Timney. I have seen the Anchutz/ Mauser double set trigger design, it seems so simple and hardy.
Any input on your preferance is much appreciated.
Charles

I have several of these rifles since they make a left handed Mauser variant. I have been able to adjust the factory triggers and they turned out very nice.

The instructions are available online.

Look up the instructions for adjusting the triggers on the Interarms Mark X. Identical gun.

Nothing wrong with them but a Timney is a better quality trigger.

All your input appreciated.

I have a Bold trigger on my Mark X in 338 WM, but I generally use Timneys on my Mausers.

I have a Timney trigger on a 96 Swedish Mauser and it has been nothing but trouble. It's the model with the slide button safety. There's the problem. That safety is attacked to the trigger assembly by a miniature C-Clip and the whole assembly is flimsy. It keeps coming apart. Timney send me repair parts, but I said the hell with it and left the safety off and am using the wing safety on the bolt.

I used a lot of bold safeties but they are no longer made. Never had a problem with Timney though.

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Originally posted by dpcd:
I used a lot of bold safeties but they are no longer made. Never had a problem with Timney though.

I have a Husky 9.3x57 that the Swedes done and they have a lever conversion for that Mauser swing safety that is just Jim Dandy!!!!

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Originally posted by dpcd:
I used a lot of bold safeties but they are no longer made. Never had a problem with Timney though.

My local Smith put the Bold trigger on it when he put the barrel on the rifle. I thought I had specified a Timney, but apparently I hadn't. No problems with the Bold mind you, works just fine, I still prefer a Timney.

Timney's are fine, but the last five triggers I have bought are Jards and they are great!