The new Timney trigger - in use

603Country · August 25, 2012, 06:06 PM

A while back I mentioned that I was thinking about a new trigger from Timney - for my Ruger Hawkeye in 223. So I got the trigger, filed and relieved as needed and put it to use. The wife's deer feeder is about 100 yards from my rest (porch railing) and when the darn squirrlels start spinning the thrower plate I get the 223 and adjust their attitude (head shoot them). I'm just saying that I'm really really happy with that Timney trigger. I might have it set a bit too light, so I'll order a trigger pull gauge to check out the pull weight. The trigger is such a nice upgrade. I should've done this last year.

warbirdlover · August 26, 2012, 08:21 AM

Timney's are sweet. Haven't put one on a rifle in many years but am thinking of doing it to my 700 SPS Buckmasters .270. The X-Mark Pro trigger on it is pretty darn good though so haven't yet bothered but if I get some mad money I'll do it for the heck of it.

coyota1 · August 26, 2012, 05:26 PM

I was thinking of replacing the stock trigger on my 788 223 with a Timney. My gunsmith did a good trigger job, but at the bench I can still detect a little creep. I walk with this rifle, and often in cold weather, so 4 lbs would be about right.

FrankenMauser · August 27, 2012, 01:13 AM

I put a Timney trigger and sear in my M77 Mk II a couple years ago. The Timney springs were far too light for my tastes, so I put the factory spring back in. Trigger pull is probably around 3.5-4 lbs, now. After a short wear-in period, I polished a few of the contact surfaces and it's as smooth and crisp as can be.

coyota1 · August 27, 2012, 01:58 AM

I be your 77 had a 2 stage trigger? I found it unnecessary to have two stage when your let off is 3 lbs. Is that why you replaced the trigger group?

Saltydog235 · August 27, 2012, 06:44 AM

Replaced the Trigger on my 700 7mm08 project gun with a Timney a while back, best upgrade I did on the gun. The X-Pro isn't a very good trigger, not even close to the Timney.

Going to build another 7mm08 Project gun on the same platform, its the first thing on the budget.

hooligan1 · August 27, 2012, 04:08 PM

Own two Timney's and I will probably end up with two more, (for my two Savage rifles) I love the crispness of the trigger and it seems to be repeatable over several firing sequences.
I think the Timney is the sweetest trigger for the money, made today.

August 25, 2012, 06:06 PM	#1
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	The new Timney trigger - in use A while back I mentioned that I was thinking about a new trigger from Timney - for my Ruger Hawkeye in 223. So I got the trigger, filed and relieved as needed and put it to use. The wife's deer feeder is about 100 yards from my rest (porch railing) and when the darn squirrlels start spinning the thrower plate I get the 223 and adjust their attitude (head shoot them). I'm just saying that I'm really really happy with that Timney trigger. I might have it set a bit too light, so I'll order a trigger pull gauge to check out the pull weight. The trigger is such a nice upgrade. I should've done this last year.

August 27, 2012, 01:13 AM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,423	I put a Timney trigger and sear in my M77 Mk II a couple years ago. The Timney springs were far too light for my tastes, so I put the factory spring back in. Trigger pull is probably around 3.5-4 lbs, now. After a short wear-in period, I polished a few of the contact surfaces and it's as smooth and crisp as can be. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

August 27, 2012, 04:08 PM	#7
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	Own two Timney's and I will probably end up with two more, (for my two Savage rifles) I love the crispness of the trigger and it seems to be repeatable over several firing sequences. I think the Timney is the sweetest trigger for the money, made today. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

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August 26, 2012, 08:21 AM	#2
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,324	Timney's are sweet. Haven't put one on a rifle in many years but am thinking of doing it to my 700 SPS Buckmasters .270. The X-Mark Pro trigger on it is pretty darn good though so haven't yet bothered but if I get some mad money I'll do it for the heck of it.

August 26, 2012, 05:26 PM	#3
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	I was thinking of replacing the stock trigger on my 788 223 with a Timney. My gunsmith did a good trigger job, but at the bench I can still detect a little creep. I walk with this rifle, and often in cold weather, so 4 lbs would be about right.

August 27, 2012, 01:58 AM	#5
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	I be your 77 had a 2 stage trigger? I found it unnecessary to have two stage when your let off is 3 lbs. Is that why you replaced the trigger group?

August 27, 2012, 06:44 AM	#6
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	Replaced the Trigger on my 700 7mm08 project gun with a Timney a while back, best upgrade I did on the gun. The X-Pro isn't a very good trigger, not even close to the Timney. Going to build another 7mm08 Project gun on the same platform, its the first thing on the budget.