Aftermarket Trigger for Rem. 700 CDL

[17Fireball]

I have a Rem. 700 CDL SF LE in .17 Rem. Fireball. Can someone recommend a reasonable but excellent aftermarket trigger. Like it to break around 2.5 lbs.gun)
Thank you,

Mike

 

[MudRunner2005]

I recommend the Jewell, but they seem to be sold out.

Jewell Rifle Trigger Remington 700 40X Safety 1-1/2oz to 3 lb SS

I also have used several Timney triggers over the years on other people's guns, and they always seem to be very nice, as well. They're much cheaper in price, and usually more readily available.

Timney Rifle Trigger Remington 700 40X Safety 1-1/2 to 4 lb Blue

 

[ramrod79]

Timney Calvine Elite is a very good choice if you cannot get a Jewel .

 

[17Fireball]

Thank you, think I will try that Timmney.

 

[RT2506]

Is this rifle new or older? Does it have the new X-mark trigger or the older trigger. If it is the older trigger you can adjust it easy down to 2.5 pounds. That is the weight I like and I have a number of Remingtons adjusted like that. I have never fooled with the new X-mark trigger though. The Timney triggers that I have shot have all been great when adjusted correctly.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Is this rifle new or older? Does it have the new X-mark trigger or the older trigger. If it is the older trigger you can adjust it easy down to 2.5 pounds. That is the weight I like and I have a number of Remingtons adjusted like that. I have never fooled with the new X-mark trigger though. The Timney triggers that I have shot have all been great when adjusted correctly.

I agree, if it's an old style, it can be adjusted. If it's an XMP, I would chunk it in the garbage, and get the Timney.

All of my newer Remmys have been swapped out with old-style (Walker) triggers. Also known as "wide-shoe" or "flatback" triggers. You can pick them up online for $20-50 each and when adjusted properly, you should have no problems. However, they have become really hard to find since the XMP trigger recall, so I would go with the Timney I linked you.

 

[17Fireball]

I paid a gunsmith $100 to do the original trigger. He had it amazing. Then the recall and it came back stiff as a board. Had a smith work on it but just not to my liking. Thus, the Timney idea...gun)

 

[velvetant]

I use Timney on my Remington, Winchesters and Rugers.
Let us know what you think after you get yours.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I paid a gunsmith $100 to do the original trigger. He had it amazing. Then the recall and it came back stiff as a board. Had a smith work on it but just not to my liking. Thus, the Timney idea...gun)

Word to the wise, don't ever send your gun back for a recall to "improve your weapon's safety" (as the manufacturer states). That's legal speak for "we're gonna FUBAR your rifle by making it idiot-proof, and keep it for 6+ months"...

 

[7 RUMAN]

I have six jewel triggers all on Remington rifles. They are expensive, but worth every penny. I also have the rifle basix on a Weatherby, and a timney. They are good triggers, but the jewels just brake better.