Posted: 10/18/2014 7:50:31 AM EDT
| Looking to replace the x-Mark pro trigger in my 700. Narrowed it down to a Timney that I like, but I cannot decide between the standard curved or straight trigger. Any input on experiences with either would be appreciated. |
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Curved or straight will come down to personal preference. Some people think the straight triggers feel a little softer. Have you felt both side by side to see which you'd prefer?
Personally, my Rem700 is a bench gun at this time, so I can run its trigger at any weight I'm comfortable with. I prefer a curved trigger and run a Timney Calvin Elite trigger. It's got a good amount of room for adjustment (From 8oz to 2.5 lbs), installs easily and retains the upper safety. Being that it can be adjusted down into the ounces, you probably wouldn't even notice the triggers shape when it's adjusted so low. I think I stick with the curved because of my time in the Military, as well as growing up. Always had curved. |
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Curved or straight will come down to personal preference. Some people think the straight triggers feel a little softer. Have you felt both side by side to see which you'd prefer? Personally, my Rem700 is a bench gun at this time, so I can run its trigger at any weight I'm comfortable with. I prefer a curved trigger and run a Timney Calvin Elite trigger. It's got a good amount of room for adjustment (From 8oz to 2.5 lbs), installs easily and retains the upper safety. Being that it can be adjusted down into the ounces, you probably wouldn't even notice the triggers shape when it's adjusted so low. I think I stick with the curved because of my time in the Military, as well as growing up. Always had curved. I have never shot with anything besides a curved trigger and short of ordering both, installing them, and shooting them back to back I have no way to compare. I will more than likely order the curved to stick with what I know, rather than end up being stuck with something I'm not fond of. I appreciate all the replies. |
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I have never shot with anything besides a curved trigger and short of ordering both, installing them, and shooting them back to back I have no way to compare. I will more than likely order the curved to stick with what I know, rather than end up being stuck with something I'm not fond of. I appreciate all the replies. Quoted:
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Curved or straight will come down to personal preference. Some people think the straight triggers feel a little softer. Have you felt both side by side to see which you'd prefer? Personally, my Rem700 is a bench gun at this time, so I can run its trigger at any weight I'm comfortable with. I prefer a curved trigger and run a Timney Calvin Elite trigger. It's got a good amount of room for adjustment (From 8oz to 2.5 lbs), installs easily and retains the upper safety. Being that it can be adjusted down into the ounces, you probably wouldn't even notice the triggers shape when it's adjusted so low. I think I stick with the curved because of my time in the Military, as well as growing up. Always had curved. I have never shot with anything besides a curved trigger and short of ordering both, installing them, and shooting them back to back I have no way to compare. I will more than likely order the curved to stick with what I know, rather than end up being stuck with something I'm not fond of. I appreciate all the replies. You can't go wrong with the Timney in any flavor, whether it be the 510 or the Calvin Elite. Sounds like you've made your decision since you're staying curved. 
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8541 Tactical ( LoneWolf ) just did a MCM ( mail call monday ) on the 700 triggers - with an eval on Timney 510 ( curved ) and the 517 ( straight ) triggers.
It's worth your time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL56rscgA-c&feature=em-uploademail Good video, thanks John 
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guys it's important to realize that triggers are levers. like any lever, if you pull on one end, it takes less force than pulling on the other end.
on curved triggers, your finger always goes into the same place, so the weight of the trigger pull will be very consistent. on straight triggers, not so much. you can put your finger anywhere on it and it still feels kind of natural, which means if you're not paying attention, you may not get the trigger weight you expect. the interesting part about this is you can use this to vary your trigger pull weight. with my x-treme trigger set, a trigger pull meter measures 1.5 lbs in the middle. if i put it on the end close to the action, it takes 2 lbs to pull it. if i put the meter on the tip farthest from the action, it only takes 1 lb to pull it. so when i am laying prone, and have all day to shoot for max accuracy, i will put my finger low on the trigger. when i shoot positional, i put my finger higher on the trigger. i don't want to say straight shoes are for advanced shooters or anything, but if you don't practice intentionally and are sloppy with your hand position, and inconsistent with your trigger finger position, it will probably wind up hurting you. |