Remington 700 Aftermarket Trigger Advice

[springbok787]

I have a Remington 700 SA in 223, which I love to shoot. Heavy SPS tactical 16.5” barrel in a Magpul hunter stock isn’t everyone cup of tea but I like it and for reasons I can’t explain I shoot better with this rifle than all the others.

Apart from the standard factory trigger that is, which compared with other rifles I have owned is very “mechanical”.

I know because it’s a Remington there is about a million aftermarket bits you can buy, so I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on a fairly cheap but decent aftermarket trigger mech? All my rifles are hunting rifles first and only used on a range for practice occasionally.

I have just had a variation for and increase from 243 to 308 signed off so I will potentially be looking at a matching Remington 700 SPS tactical in 308’as well. Probably will go for a 20” barrel though this time.

 

[Malxwal]

Triggertech I believe are the best unless you want to spend Timney/Jewell money.

 

[Rory]

Timney 510. I like the broad and striated shoe. I now have a Remington 700 that came with a 40X trigger which is superb, so sold the 510 a while ago. Would definitely buy again though.

 

[Remmy6.5]

I’ve put timney 2 stage triggers in both my Remington 700 rifles and would never go back.
Livens are selling them around the £215 mark which is the cheapest I’ve ever seen them.
It transformed the rifles compared to a standard trigger

 

[Scapegoat]

Timney. Unless you are into competitions or really can tell the difference in quality of pull between a simple Timney for about £130 and something costing over a hundred quid more, there's little point spending more.

 

[bullet chucker]

I fitted Timney 510 l/h in my 700 3006, Purchased from 'spud'. Does the job fine.

BC.

 

[ejg]

I had two Timney triggers in Rem 700 so far, might have been an ordinary type as I thought not even close to a standard Tikka trigger. Better than original Remmy but not much. The best trigger I had so far in a Rem type action is the DCR trigger. Now I have a Triggertech but that rifle is just being put together. Spuhr also supplies Triggertech.
edi

 

[markyw]

Just replaced my Xmark Pro with a Rifle Basix bought off here and very pleased with the results.

Mark

 

[jon2]

I replaced my Timney 510’s with Triggertechs and I would say the Triggertechs have the edge. You can also adjust the pull weight with the trigger in situ by way of an Allen screw.

 

[3.5mag]

Had Timneys which were ok..... now got a Rifle Basix in my triple and prefer it.

 

[Heym SR20]

I have a Remington 700 SPS Varmint also in 223. You can adjust the XMark Pro Trigger - I have adjusted mine and got a nice crisp and light trigger pull that's on a par with the Timney that's on one of my other rifles. Before spending money have a look at:

 

[springbok787]

I have a Remington 700 SPS Varmint also in 223. You can adjust the XMark Pro Trigger - I have adjusted mine and got a nice crisp and light trigger pull that's on a par with the Timney that's on one of my other rifles. Before spending money have a look at:

Interesting I might have a play later before going mad.

 

[6pt-sika]

I’ve recently in past two months purchased two Timeny “Calvin” triggers adjustable from 8 ounces to 2 1/2 pounds . The one in my heavy barrel 260 was at 12 ounces unadjusted when installed . The other is going in my just finished 6mm-06 and will also be set at 10-12 ounces . Below is a group shot with the 260 at 100 using the Timeny trigger .

 

[6pt-sika]

FWIW I also recently had a pair of RifleBasix triggers installed in a pair of HB CZ527’s . And while not a 700 the two triggers were easy to setup and both are breaking right now at about 6-8 ounces . I’ve also had very good luck with Shilen triggers in 700’s but don’t own any at the moment .

 

[6pt-sika]

Something that’s not been mentioned is relativity ! What you might consider good I might not or vice versa . Generally my preference is for a single stage with NO creep that can be adjusted between 8 ounces and two or three pounds . Other folks may be able to live with creep and the break point is usually better heavier for the vast majority . I like triggers in mere ounces when I’m
Working up loads or just punching paper , when I hunt and it’s going to be cold I want 2 to 2 1/2 pounds . I have a pair of Geiselle two stage triggers in my AR-15 and AR-10 while I don’t like two stage and these two break at around 2 1/2 pounds I’ve still been able to shoot some very good groups down to about 1/4 MOA . Anyway remember recommendations while good to hear may not in reality be what you want once you try them .

 

[NigelM]

I have Rifle Basix, Timney and Jewel. My experience is that Jewel is the nicest to use but not far in front of the Timney which is a close second. Rifle Basix is behind both of them but still much better than the std trigger.

 

[ejg]

I finally put my 6.5CM together today and tried the Triggertech trigger. It is really good, if one can't shoot with that I'd say go back to playing playstation.
edi

 

[bullet chucker]

I finally put my 6.5CM together today and tried the Triggertech trigger. It is really good, if one can't shoot with that I'd say go back to playing playstation.
edi

Whats one of them?

BC.

 

[ejg]

The 1.0 - 3.5lb pull adj. Special
edi

 

[Cyres]

I have a Timney in one of my remmys the other has a GC 2 match trigger in it. My .204 has a rifle Basix.

The two are single stage and excellent. The GC 2 is fabulous sadly now unavailable.

D