Timney replacement trigger

[User00056]

I've finally given up on battling the heavy stock trigger on my Husqvarna 1600, so have a replacement from Timney on order. It looks pretty much like a drop-in replacement, but I was wondering if anyone had fitted one to a similar action (Mauser 98 small ring) and could offer any hints or tips? Not something I've got much experience with, so any advice would be gratefully accepted

 

[Heym SR20]

I've finally given up on battling the heavy stock trigger on my Husqvarna 1600, so have a replacement from Timney on order. It looks pretty much like a drop-in replacement, but I was wondering if anyone had fitted one to a similar action (Mauser 98 small ring) and could offer any hints or tips? Not something I've got much experience with, so any advice would be gratefully accepted

Clean your workbench and floor very thoroughly. Paint it all white. When the little pins and / or springs fly out you will be able to find them.

There are plenty of videos on installing Timney Triggers. They also come with good instructions.

 

[Sika98k]

You might have to do a little inletting. The Timney trigger unit is somewhat larger than the standard trigger.

 

[bluesako]

take a pic before removing trigger, ive fitted a few timneys never had a problem, you could go on you tube and find out how to fit a timney, if in doubt take it to a gunsmith gl bs.

 

[User00056]

Cheers guys

 

[User00056]

Just a quick update. Trigger arrived today. For may rifle, the safety catch needed fettling as it fouled the action on its rearwards travel. Tow minutes with a Dremel sorted that out! And a wee bit of inletting was necessary as the trigger body fouled the trigger slot. Again, two minutes with a Dremel fixed it. Breaks like a glass rod at the factory setting of 3lb (I can't measure it to be sure), but I would prefer it a tiny bit lighter.

All in all, an expensive but seemingly worthwhile upgrade. At least that horrible, heavy and gritty Mauser 98 trigger is gone!!!

 

[bluesako]

get a trigger pull gauge your local fishing shop will have them or fleabay gl bs

 

[Heym SR20]

Just a quick update. Trigger arrived today. For may rifle, the safety catch needed fettling as it fouled the action on its rearwards travel. Tow minutes with a Dremel sorted that out! And a wee bit of inletting was necessary as the trigger body fouled the trigger slot. Again, two minutes with a Dremel fixed it. Breaks like a glass rod at the factory setting of 3lb (I can't measure it to be sure), but I would prefer it a tiny bit lighter.

All in all, an expensive but seemingly worthwhile upgrade. At least that horrible, heavy and gritty Mauser 98 trigger is gone!!!

I wouldn’t worry about the weight of pull per se. I would get out and shoot it in the field and decide then whether or not you want it lighter. A trigger feels very different when you are looking at a good buck, there is a bit of rain falling down your neck, hands are cold and adrenaline is up. A nice crisp firm pull allows you to take a firm deliberate squeeze concentrating on the target. A very light trigger - you are worried about it going off way too soon.

 

[User00056]

I wouldn’t worry about the weight of pull per se. I would get out and shoot it in the field and decide then whether or not you want it lighter. A trigger feels very different when you are looking at a good buck, there is a bit of rain falling down your neck, hands are cold and adrenaline is up. A nice crisp firm pull allows you to take a firm deliberate squeeze concentrating on the target. A very light trigger - you are worried about it going off way too soon.

It's now set at a shade under 2 1/2lb and feels absolutely spot on. I wouldn't want it any lighter for stalking though, in truth

 

[BenBhoy]

I wouldn’t worry about the weight of pull per se. I would get out and shoot it in the field and decide then whether or not you want it lighter. A trigger feels very different when you are looking at a good buck, there is a bit of rain falling down your neck, hands are cold and adrenaline is up. A nice crisp firm pull allows you to take a firm deliberate squeeze concentrating on the target. A very light trigger - you are worried about it going off way too soon.

Absolutely - I discovered this last week. My new aftermarket trigger, first foxing trip and yep it went off sooner than I expected missed

 

[trickie]

I bought a Timney a few yards ago for a Ruger since sold. It was a drop in fit and a joy to use rather than the blood* awful stock trigger. On first fitting it wouldn’t cock. I emailed Timney is the US, a few hours later they called, asked a couple of questions. Told me it was common on Rugers and with about 300 degrees of turn on an Allen key, job done. The current owner shoot it regularly