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dlsjm Rookie Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:58 am Post subject: Replacement rifle triggers |
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I have decided to replace my factory Remington 700 trigger with a Timney or a Riflebasix. Actually I tried to adjust the factory trigger and kind of messed it up. Please let me know what you can on the two replacement triggers. Thanks
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SwampFox Super Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2005 Posts: 1040 Location: Destin, Florida
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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I prefer the Timney trigger over the Basic, it is easy to adjust and install.
I do not know what you use your Remington for, but if it is a varmit gun, you might consider the Kipplinger trigger sold by Brownells. It drops in as a 6oz single-set with a 3 pound non-set.
Ed
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Dawgdad Super Member
Joined: Feb 08, 2006 Posts: 1065 Location: On the Prairie
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1839 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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Welcome to the Forum.
I have about a dozen rifles with Timney triggers and really like them. In many cases, Timney triggers are easy to install. On some of the military sporters, the trigger had to be fitted to get proper sear and safety engagement. My gunsmith fitted those triggers for a nominal amount. All the best...
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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A question for any of you that used Timney triggers, are they single stage or 2 stage ??
Dimitri
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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Timney adorns several of my Remington 700s and the ones I choose from their selection allow adjustment from 1.5 to 4lbs. They are single stage. I prefer the ones that retain the factory safety and bolt release.
Installation, for me, takes about half an hour. If the factory trigger assembly is carefully studied, the Timney is a straightforward swap. Their enclosed instructions are very basic and don't itemize the process in detail. Properly sized punches and a calm mind facilitate installation. The resulting trigger pull is worth the cost and effort.
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:46 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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I have two rifles with Timney triggers and I can't complaint at all. I easily would (and do) recommend the Timney to all who ask.
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947
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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:13 am Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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Handloader,
Thanks for the reply. I guess I'll keep looking then for another company that makes 2 stage trigger units as I like a good 2 stage trigger
Dimitri
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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Why do you want a two stage trigger? The Timney is a tripple lever single stage that is adjustable for any weight pull in the range you select - hunting and target. The hunting trigers are adjustable down to 1 pound or so and the target triggers adjust down to ounces.
Maybe i am misunderstanding what you mean by a two stage trigger. My 03A3 springfield came with a two stage trigger. You pull it untill all the slack is taken up and then it gets harder and releases the firing pin. Is that what you want?
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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PaulS,
Yes I want a military type 2 stage trigger like on the M1903. I dry fired my FN49 alittle too much when I was little (as long back to the point in my life I wasn't big enough to handle the recoil of firearms. :D) and for some reason the only type of triggers that feel right to me is a good "unadjusted" (read "heavy") 2 stage military trigger. The commercial triggers feel "weird" to me I guess I could say.
Dimitri
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Spacedone Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 266 Location: missouri
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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i also like 2 stage military styled triggers. i hunted using a enfield over 40 years lol.
now to find a 2 stage military trigger at one pound pull..... priceless
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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Good luck on that one pound two stage trigger.
I like my Timney way more than that two stage creapy, long travel piece of crap that was on my 03A3 - even if you lighten it the long travel is too much.
Paul
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Crackshot Super Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Mich
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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Timney is tops, easy to install and adjust.
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Spacedone Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 266 Location: missouri
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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ive used that crappy 2 stage trigger on my enfields since i was 8 years old ie 40 years.
it may be crappy but it gets the job done since im not a target shooter plus to tell the truth ive used them so long i dont shoot as good with a smooth crisp trigger.
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guncollector Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2006 Posts: 68 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement rifle triggers |
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I've used both Timney and RifleBasix and have no problem with either. They both install and adjust easily. The Timney probably has a more repeatable pull weight but the RifleBasix pull is consistent enough that you will never notice the difference without a trigger pull gage.
With regard to two stage triggers, I agree that some older military rifles have crappy two stage triggers and some also have crappy single stage triggers. I have a a 2 stage jewell trigger on my AR15 and I love it. About 3.5 lbs of pull in the first stage, a very clear wall where the second stage is about to engage, and one more pound to fire. I also have modified a two stage trigger on my M1 Garand and it works very well. I believe that good two stage triggers are better for hunting and military rifles because the second stage can be set almost as light as a benchrest trigger and the first stage can be 3+ lbs to insure safety.
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