Remington 700 replacment Trigger Question

[trsmith1818]

I ran into an interesting problem when assembling my "custom" rifle.

The gunsmith assembling my rifle said he was unable to install the Timney trigger because the "slot" the trigger fits into in the Rem 700 action supposedly tapers from back to front (.35 to .27) and the Timney desogn to fit this action is .35 all the way.

Has anybody ever heard or experienced this problem when installing an aftermarket trigger? If so what do you suggest as a remedy or am I forced to use the factory trigger?

 

[Guy Miner]

I don't know - had no trouble installing a Timney in one of my Rem 700's several years ago.

On the other hand, a nicely tuned factory Remington trigger isn't all bad. That's what I've been running on my very accurate and reliable "Green Machine" for 17 years, and several barrels now. The USMC used a tuned Remington trigger on their M40A1 sniper rifles too. It's not a horrible choice, not at all.

Guy

 

[Elkman]

Like guy I have several 700's. Only one has a custom trigger. Your smith should be able to adjust the factory trigger very nicely.

 

[BK]

Which trigger is the original? The original Walker design, the X-Mark, or X-Mark Pro? The first can be tuned pretty well, I think the second can be OK, the third I wouldn't waste my time or money on.

 

[Desert Fox]

Why can't the gunsmith just mill the slot. This is typical problem encountered on a factory mass produced action.

Timney is an aftermarket trigger that is interchangeable with your Remington factory trigger. Action modification is unnecessary. I installed a few Timneys on a Remington action with no issue or modification needed.

 

[big rifle man]

Guy's right with the 700's. The original Walker triggers are easy to adjust with a little knowledge and they turn out more than satisfactory. The new triggers are a bear and I think the different (lawyer style design) components make it difficult and a chancey proposition.

 

[trsmith1818]

I believe the trigger is an X-Mark (bought the donor rifle last November?)

He said that he couldnt mill/modify the action due to liability reason. I have a different gunsmith bedding the action I will see if he can perform the install.

 

[sask boy]

If you do indeed have the X-Mark have it tuned and adjusted. I have had 2 done in the Remington CDLs.They are set at 3lbs they have worked great.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[trsmith1818]

If you do indeed have the X-Mark have it tuned and adjusted. I have had 2 done in the Remington CDLs.They are set at 3lbs they have worked great.

Blessings,
Dan

How do i know if I have a X-mark vs X-mark Pro, the trigger is definitely adjustable, but I threw away all the marketing stuff when I got the rifle? Any other clues?

 

[ScreaminEagle]

Xmark triggers are junk, I can see why you want to upgrade. For the record, I threw away the xmark on my 22-250 and replaced it with a timney trigger. It dropped right in. You might want to check to see if there is a burr in there somewhere. I quick swipe of the file should take care of this. Also sorry to say, but your "gunsmith" doesn't sound like he is very competent. The material that needs to be removed is very little. Also. It's in a place that does not have a lot of stress anyhow. I mean, come on now, there is a rectanglular hole cut in there to begin with! I would be looking for a new smith, or a buddy that is a tool maker.

 

[Rem Jim]

If you do indeed have the X-Mark have it tuned and adjusted. I have had 2 done in the Remington CDLs.They are set at 3lbs they have worked great.

Blessings,
Dan

How do i know if I have a X-mark vs X-mark Pro, the trigger is definitely adjustable, but I threw away all the marketing stuff when I got the rifle? Any other clues?

The X Mark Pro has a external set screw in the trigger shoe for the poundage ajustment ! The Earlier XMark does not have this feature.

Cheers RJ

 

[trsmith1818]

thanks for the help....its an X-mark pro since it has the screw in the trigger.

I put in a call to the guy locally that is going to do my stock work to see if he can handle this work. Its the little things!!!!

 

[gerry]

This may be the place to ask this since trsmith 1818 has his question answered. I called Remington and they say my model 700 was made in 2006 and has the original Walker trigger system, is it something I could adjust myself or should I get a gunsmith to do it for me? It has always been heavy and a lighter pull would help out a lot.

 

[SJB358]

This may be the place to ask this since trsmith 1818 has his question answered. I called Remington and they say my model 700 was made in 2006 and has the original Walker trigger system, is it something I could adjust myself or should I get a gunsmith to do it for me? It has always been heavy and a lighter pull would help out a lot.

My Whelen was built in 05 Gerry, I had a Marine Armorer adjust mine. Didn't take him much time at all with a few tools and it is one of the best triggers I have. I liked the old Remington triggers alot, I wouldn't use the new X-Marks for fishing weights.

 

[Guest]

If you're fairly mechanically inclined, you can adjust it yourself with a set of jeweler's screwdrivers and a trigger pull gauge. If you're not comfortable doing that, there are gunsmiths all over who can and will adjust it for you, for about $40-80, depending on with whom you're doing business. It's really not too bad,if you're able to understand how linkages interact and can patiently adjust to get it right. Also, you'll want to run some tests after you adjust it, to be sure the trigger doesn't release upon switching the safety on and off or if the gun receives an impact.

You can google "Remington 700 trigger adjustment" and find several sites that give pretty detailed instructions. Also, search this site for prior posts where several of us have outlined the tests we perform after adjustment.

 

[DrMike]

The earlier Remington triggers were easily adjusted and worked very smoothly. It was difficult to improve on their crisp break. The only exception was if you compared it to a Winchester trigger, which was far superior. :mrgreen:

 

[Rem Jim]

This may be the place to ask this since trsmith 1818 has his question answered. I called Remington and they say my model 700 was made in 2006 and has the original Walker trigger system, is it something I could adjust myself or should I get a gunsmith to do it for me? It has always been heavy and a lighter pull would help out a lot.

Send that rem m700 to guntech (dennis) on van island - hes the wizard of remington triggers !
Cheers RJ

 

[gerry]

The earlier Remington triggers were easily adjusted and worked very smoothly. It was difficult to improve on their crisp break. The only exception was if you compared it to a Winchester trigger, which was far superior. :mrgreen:

Thought you might say that

Will have to google it like suggested and see if it's something i'd like to try if not then maybe visiting a gunsmith would be good.