Lets Talk M700 Triggers.

kilotanker22 · November 21, 2020, 02:26 PM

Considering Jewel, Timney and Jard. Possibly Rifle basics. Don't want to spend more than $200 or so either. What do you guys have? Pros and cons? I will probably want to be in the 1.5 pound range for pull weight

jmr40 · November 21, 2020, 04:09 PM

Not much help, but I did put a basic Timney in my old 1974 Remington 30-06. It was several years back and I don't recall the details. I'm not sure if the one I have will adjust down that light. Mine is 2 1/2 or 3 lbs which is fine for what I use it for. But overall I'm pleased.

berettaprofessor · November 21, 2020, 05:07 PM

I put in a Timney too. Very pleased. Left hand rifle.

bacardisteve · November 21, 2020, 06:24 PM

I put a timney in mine. Worlds better than factory. I believe mine is set to 3lbs.

langenc · November 21, 2020, 06:29 PM

Have Timneys in 3 or 4 guns.. most liked in 03A3..

kilotanker22 · November 21, 2020, 06:31 PM

What I am worried about is this. I really prefer my trigger about 1.5-2 pounds. I have noticed on a few triggers in the past, when adjusted toward the max pull weight they generally have more take up. So if I buy a .5-2.5 pound trigger and run it around two pounds, it won't be as nice as a 1.5-4 pound trigger set toward the bottom end of the pull weight

**44 AMP** · November 21, 2020, 07:40 PM

Are we to assume this is a rifle for range only use? Off a bench or rest a light trigger can be a good thing but in the field, in all kinds of weather, not so much.

3lbs is a light trigger for a deer rifle, and heavier isn't a problem if it is smooth and crisp.

When its 28 degrees and you've been in the cold for 5 hours, a 1.5lb trigger is more hazard than benefit.

On a target gun, shot in nice shirtsleeve weather, that's a different matter.

mxsailor803 · November 21, 2020, 08:11 PM

I’m a 700 fan and all mine have been swapped out for either a Timney or Trigger Tech. They are right in your price range and have the range of adjustments you would be interested in. I for one set my deer rifles trigger pull to 2lbs. Is it light? Yes. I also don’t let anyone else use my rifles.

recoil junky · November 21, 2020, 08:29 PM

Just replaced a nasty XMP (on a VLS in . 223) with a rifle basix, ordered a 1.5 pound and had to adjust it heavier

Really pleased with it.

They both have different glass now, but the .243 (bottom) was pre XMP so it adjusted quite well.

RJ

Txhillbilly · November 21, 2020, 09:15 PM

Trigger Tech, and never look back. I've got a Diamond and a Special on two custom action's and they are fantastic trigger's.
You can also adjust them without removing the action from the stock.

GeauxTide · November 21, 2020, 10:06 PM

Replaced with Timney Hunter on my 5 700s. Excellent.

Scorch · November 22, 2020, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Don't want to spend more than $200 or so either.

Well, with that budget you won't get into a Jewell, and a Jard is pretty close to that by the time you add shippping. Good news is that the Timney 510 trigger for the Remington 700 is available for less than your budget, and it is pretty tough to beat. Rifle Basix is pretty sweet as well. I install a lot of triggers for people with Remington 700s, and most are Timneys, Jewells, or custom benchrest triggers. I don't get a lot of call for the Rifle Basix or the Jard, don't know why, but they're good triggers.

std7mag · November 22, 2020, 04:40 AM

I see a lot of Rifle Basix put on Savages. Not so much other rifles.
The match shooters i hang around with will put them on old Stevens 200 actions.
Then complain they don't go low enough.

But they still put them on.
I have an adjustable factory trigger (not so much!) on my wife's Savage 110 FP. Have it set to 1.5 lb. Wish it was lower.
Many match guys are running around a 4 ounce trigger.
And until you shoot one, you don't realize how nice they are.

Most of my hunting rifles are set around 2.5lb.
I guess you need to decide what your doing with the rifle.

kilotanker22 · November 22, 2020, 09:52 AM

Use for this rifle as of now is a hunting rifle. The plan for it in the future is light weight hunting match rifle. I really don't need anything lighter than 1 pound. I have been shooting 1.5 pound pull for a few years now and rather like it.

old roper · November 22, 2020, 09:59 AM

Might want to look at Shilen trigger.

http://www.shilen.com/pricesTriggers.html

http://www.shilen.com/productsTriggers.html

Nathan · November 22, 2020, 12:21 PM

Timney has been great for those 1.5-3 lb triggers.....mine is set at 2.25lbs. Win 70

kilotanker22 · November 22, 2020, 08:35 PM

https://www.jardinc.com/jard-remingt...ly-set-triggerI was looking today online for triggers and Jard makes a set trigger drop in for Remington 700. With a 2-3 pound normal single stage and a 3-8 ounce set. This would cover bases for hunting and target/precision stuff. Here is a link

T. O'Heir · November 25, 2020, 02:20 PM

1.5 pounds is waaay too light for a hunting rifle. Bump the rifle and it'll go bang. Isn't safe.
The Timney 'Elite Hunter' is a 'drop in' M700 trigger. Starts at $149.99. It'll go down to 1.5 pounds, but you really do not want it set that low.

ndking1126 · November 25, 2020, 09:00 PM

Another vote for Trigger Tech. My only complaint is that they dont make them for Savage.

November 21, 2020, 02:26 PM	#1
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Lets Talk M700 Triggers. Considering Jewel, Timney and Jard. Possibly Rifle basics. Don't want to spend more than $200 or so either. What do you guys have? Pros and cons? I will probably want to be in the 1.5 pound range for pull weight __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

November 21, 2020, 04:09 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	Not much help, but I did put a basic Timney in my old 1974 Remington 30-06. It was several years back and I don't recall the details. I'm not sure if the one I have will adjust down that light. Mine is 2 1/2 or 3 lbs which is fine for what I use it for. But overall I'm pleased. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

November 21, 2020, 05:07 PM	#3
berettaprofessor Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2008 Posts: 1,091	I put in a Timney too. Very pleased. Left hand rifle. __________________ "What most people forget is that the first country the Nazi's conquered was their own." 44AMP on thefiringline.com

November 21, 2020, 06:24 PM	#4
bacardisteve Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Location: West virginia Posts: 653	I put a timney in mine. Worlds better than factory. I believe mine is set to 3lbs. __________________ Kill em all and let God sort em out! USAF

November 21, 2020, 06:31 PM	#6
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	What I am worried about is this. I really prefer my trigger about 1.5-2 pounds. I have noticed on a few triggers in the past, when adjusted toward the max pull weight they generally have more take up. So if I buy a .5-2.5 pound trigger and run it around two pounds, it won't be as nice as a 1.5-4 pound trigger set toward the bottom end of the pull weight __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

November 21, 2020, 06:29 PM	#5
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	Have Timneys in 3 or 4 guns.. most liked in 03A3..

November 21, 2020, 07:40 PM	#7
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	Are we to assume this is a rifle for range only use? Off a bench or rest a light trigger can be a good thing but in the field, in all kinds of weather, not so much. 3lbs is a light trigger for a deer rifle, and heavier isn't a problem if it is smooth and crisp. When its 28 degrees and you've been in the cold for 5 hours, a 1.5lb trigger is more hazard than benefit. On a target gun, shot in nice shirtsleeve weather, that's a different matter. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

November 21, 2020, 08:11 PM	#8
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	I’m a 700 fan and all mine have been swapped out for either a Timney or Trigger Tech. They are right in your price range and have the range of adjustments you would be interested in. I for one set my deer rifles trigger pull to 2lbs. Is it light? Yes. I also don’t let anyone else use my rifles.

November 21, 2020, 08:29 PM	#9
recoil junky Member Join Date: June 20, 2014 Location: TheElkHuntingCapitol CraigCO Posts: 60	Just replaced a nasty XMP (on a VLS in . 223) with a rifle basix, ordered a 1.5 pound and had to adjust it heavier Really pleased with it. They both have different glass now, but the .243 (bottom) was pre XMP so it adjusted quite well. RJ

November 21, 2020, 09:15 PM	#10
Txhillbilly Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2008 Posts: 512	Trigger Tech, and never look back. I've got a Diamond and a Special on two custom action's and they are fantastic trigger's. You can also adjust them without removing the action from the stock.

November 21, 2020, 10:06 PM	#11
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Replaced with Timney Hunter on my 5 700s. Excellent. __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.

November 22, 2020, 04:40 AM	#13
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I see a lot of Rifle Basix put on Savages. Not so much other rifles. The match shooters i hang around with will put them on old Stevens 200 actions. Then complain they don't go low enough. But they still put them on. I have an adjustable factory trigger (not so much!) on my wife's Savage 110 FP. Have it set to 1.5 lb. Wish it was lower. Many match guys are running around a 4 ounce trigger. And until you shoot one, you don't realize how nice they are. Most of my hunting rifles are set around 2.5lb. I guess you need to decide what your doing with the rifle. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

November 22, 2020, 09:52 AM	#14
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Use for this rifle as of now is a hunting rifle. The plan for it in the future is light weight hunting match rifle. I really don't need anything lighter than 1 pound. I have been shooting 1.5 pound pull for a few years now and rather like it. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

November 22, 2020, 09:59 AM	#15
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	Might want to look at Shilen trigger. http://www.shilen.com/pricesTriggers.html http://www.shilen.com/productsTriggers.html __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

November 22, 2020, 12:21 PM	#16
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	Timney has been great for those 1.5-3 lb triggers.....mine is set at 2.25lbs. Win 70

November 22, 2020, 08:35 PM	#17
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	https://www.jardinc.com/jard-remingt...ly-set-triggerI was looking today online for triggers and Jard makes a set trigger drop in for Remington 700. With a 2-3 pound normal single stage and a 3-8 ounce set. This would cover bases for hunting and target/precision stuff. Here is a link __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

November 25, 2020, 02:20 PM	#18
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	1.5 pounds is waaay too light for a hunting rifle. Bump the rifle and it'll go bang. Isn't safe. The Timney 'Elite Hunter' is a 'drop in' M700 trigger. Starts at $149.99. It'll go down to 1.5 pounds, but you really do not want it set that low. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

November 25, 2020, 09:00 PM	#19
ndking1126 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 1,932	Another vote for Trigger Tech. My only complaint is that they dont make them for Savage.