Trigger Question

rev579 · November 5, 2012, 10:01 PM

I am looking at tweaking my 03-A3, specifically the trigger. So much has been said about the Timney, and while there are a handful of others out there, I was looking for some feedback from you guys here.
Thanks in advance.

603Country · November 5, 2012, 10:39 PM

I bought and installed a Timney trigger on my Ruger Hawkeye, and it was pretty easy and the instructions were easy to understand (and the internet had good info also). I don't know if that means it'll be that easy for you to install it on an 03.

Scorch · November 6, 2012, 01:56 AM

Timneys are easy to install and work pretty well. They are hard to beat for the money. They come with good instructions.

rev579 · November 6, 2012, 07:19 AM

I guess what I am trying to get a grip on is where is the sweet spot between cost and function? Also, I have bedded my current action, will this be a problem? I don't think it should.

603Country · November 6, 2012, 10:27 AM

You might have to remove a small amount of wood from the stock. I've got my Ruger in an aftermarket stock with aluminum bedding and I had to file away a small amount of metal to give clearance to the new trigger. Wood will be much easier to remove.

oneoldsap · November 6, 2012, 07:35 PM

So you aren't talking tweak you're talking raplacement , there's a difference ! Tweaking a two stage trigger is a whole lot harder !

rev579 · November 6, 2012, 09:12 PM

Oneoldsap, I can't make a valid or effective case against your point. I am sure there's a difference b/t tweaking a two stage trigger and switching one out.
Just because I have tools doesn't make me a smith, but I am willing to learn. Hopefully it will happen without messing anything up alomg the way.

rev579 · November 7, 2012, 09:21 AM

What are the pro's & con's of the Featherweight, featherweight deluxe, or sportsman? What do you understand the practical difference to be?
Again, thank you.

Scorch · November 7, 2012, 11:56 AM

The way I understand it:
Sportsman- trigger weight 2-4 lbs, no safety
Featherweight- trigger weight 1.5-4 lbs, no safety
Featherweight deluxe- trigger weight 1.5-3 lbs, side safety

So, in essence, it boils down to how much adjustability you want, and whether or not you want a side safety.

rev579 · November 7, 2012, 07:52 PM

I've got an FD on my 25-06, just unsure about the differences.

November 5, 2012, 10:01 PM	#1
rev579 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 10	Trigger Question I am looking at tweaking my 03-A3, specifically the trigger. So much has been said about the Timney, and while there are a handful of others out there, I was looking for some feedback from you guys here. Thanks in advance. __________________ <º))))>< (_(_(_) ><((((º> Favorites: Mauser 98 25-06 • S/C 30-06 • '75 Vanguard .243 • Rem 1100's • Rem 580's • Beretta 92, 81, & 8000 Series • Marlin 60's

November 6, 2012, 01:56 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Timneys are easy to install and work pretty well. They are hard to beat for the money. They come with good instructions. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 6, 2012, 07:19 AM	#4
rev579 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 10	I guess what I am trying to get a grip on is where is the sweet spot between cost and function? Also, I have bedded my current action, will this be a problem? I don't think it should. __________________ <º))))>< (_(_(_) ><((((º> Favorites: Mauser 98 25-06 • S/C 30-06 • '75 Vanguard .243 • Rem 1100's • Rem 580's • Beretta 92, 81, & 8000 Series • Marlin 60's

November 6, 2012, 09:12 PM	#7
rev579 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 10	Oneoldsap, I can't make a valid or effective case against your point. I am sure there's a difference b/t tweaking a two stage trigger and switching one out. Just because I have tools doesn't make me a smith, but I am willing to learn. Hopefully it will happen without messing anything up alomg the way. __________________ <º))))>< (_(_(_) ><((((º> Favorites: Mauser 98 25-06 • S/C 30-06 • '75 Vanguard .243 • Rem 1100's • Rem 580's • Beretta 92, 81, & 8000 Series • Marlin 60's

November 7, 2012, 09:21 AM	#8
rev579 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 10	The timney trigger... What are the pro's & con's of the Featherweight, featherweight deluxe, or sportsman? What do you understand the practical difference to be? Again, thank you. __________________ <º))))>< (_(_(_) ><((((º> Favorites: Mauser 98 25-06 • S/C 30-06 • '75 Vanguard .243 • Rem 1100's • Rem 580's • Beretta 92, 81, & 8000 Series • Marlin 60's

November 5, 2012, 10:39 PM	#2
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 4,000	I bought and installed a Timney trigger on my Ruger Hawkeye, and it was pretty easy and the instructions were easy to understand (and the internet had good info also). I don't know if that means it'll be that easy for you to install it on an 03.

November 6, 2012, 10:27 AM	#5
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 4,000	You might have to remove a small amount of wood from the stock. I've got my Ruger in an aftermarket stock with aluminum bedding and I had to file away a small amount of metal to give clearance to the new trigger. Wood will be much easier to remove.

November 6, 2012, 07:35 PM	#6
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	So you aren't talking tweak you're talking raplacement , there's a difference ! Tweaking a two stage trigger is a whole lot harder !

November 7, 2012, 11:56 AM	#9
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	The way I understand it: Sportsman- trigger weight 2-4 lbs, no safety Featherweight- trigger weight 1.5-4 lbs, no safety Featherweight deluxe- trigger weight 1.5-3 lbs, side safety So, in essence, it boils down to how much adjustability you want, and whether or not you want a side safety. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 7, 2012, 07:52 PM	#10
rev579 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 10	I've got an FD on my 25-06, just unsure about the differences. __________________ <º))))>< (_(_(_) ><((((º> Favorites: Mauser 98 25-06 • S/C 30-06 • '75 Vanguard .243 • Rem 1100's • Rem 580's • Beretta 92, 81, & 8000 Series • Marlin 60's