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Remington 700 recall: timney trigger?
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<blockquote data-quote="fmajor" data-source="post: 982353" data-attributes="member: 20646"><p>I've found that swapping out the trigger in a Rem700 to be (at least to this non-machinist) about as easy a gun modification as anything there is. </p><p> </p><p>I used to swap out my tuned (to 2lbs) Rem700 trigger for a Shilen 2oz "Competition" trigger I used to have. Before I took the rifle hunting I would put in the tuned original trigger and when shooting at the range (load testing/competition/etc) I would put in the Shilen 2oz. It was very simple and actually fun. I would make sure to torque the action screws the same each time I swapped them out and over the 3 years I had the rifle accuracy never suffered as a result of this.</p><p> </p><p>As for needing to modify the bottom metal for a Jewel, I honestly don't know. However, since a trigger merely "hangs" off the bottom of the Rem700 receiver (held in place by two very easily removed pins)so must be in relatively the same position, I don't think there would be much if anything at all that would need to be done to the bottom metal. If something did need to be modified on the bottom metal you may want to take it to a qualified 'smith for that.</p><p> </p><p>If there was any rifle stock material around the trigger/trigger safety area that would need to be shaped to accommodate an aftermarket trigger, it would be an easy task for anyone even somewhat mechanically inclined. With a gently-applied Dremel tool, maybe some light-filing, sanding and some patience these types of "adjustments" are not tough at all. </p><p> </p><p>IF any shaping would be needed, gently/slowly remove "just enough" material to fit the trigger and then simply seal any exposed "fill" material (which is underneath the stocks "hard" shell") with an appropriate hardening epoxy (or whatever is most suitable). Make sure the complete curing time on allowed and then paint the area to match the stock. Viola'!!! Stock modification complete!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmajor, post: 982353, member: 20646"] I've found that swapping out the trigger in a Rem700 to be (at least to this non-machinist) about as easy a gun modification as anything there is. I used to swap out my tuned (to 2lbs) Rem700 trigger for a Shilen 2oz "Competition" trigger I used to have. Before I took the rifle hunting I would put in the tuned original trigger and when shooting at the range (load testing/competition/etc) I would put in the Shilen 2oz. It was very simple and actually fun. I would make sure to torque the action screws the same each time I swapped them out and over the 3 years I had the rifle accuracy never suffered as a result of this. As for needing to modify the bottom metal for a Jewel, I honestly don't know. However, since a trigger merely "hangs" off the bottom of the Rem700 receiver (held in place by two very easily removed pins)so must be in relatively the same position, I don't think there would be much if anything at all that would need to be done to the bottom metal. If something did need to be modified on the bottom metal you may want to take it to a qualified 'smith for that. If there was any rifle stock material around the trigger/trigger safety area that would need to be shaped to accommodate an aftermarket trigger, it would be an easy task for anyone even somewhat mechanically inclined. With a gently-applied Dremel tool, maybe some light-filing, sanding and some patience these types of "adjustments" are not tough at all. IF any shaping would be needed, gently/slowly remove "just enough" material to fit the trigger and then simply seal any exposed "fill" material (which is underneath the stocks "hard" shell") with an appropriate hardening epoxy (or whatever is most suitable). Make sure the complete curing time on allowed and then paint the area to match the stock. Viola'!!! Stock modification complete! [/QUOTE]
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