Thread: What can be done to improve the Remington Model 7 trigger?

I like a nice light pull weight, ideally somewhere around the 1.5-2lbs mark which will be the same as other rifles in the stable. This is my first Remington I’ve owned, and all other rifles are Tikkas fitted with ‘Yo Daves’ aftermarket trigger springs.

I have no experience with Remington triggers to know if this is even possible with the factory trigger, online tutorials show me how to adjust the grub screws, but realistically can I (or a gunsmith) achieve what I’m wanting with the factory setup, or do I throw it away and buy something aftermarket.

Also, the safety on this rifle seems to need a lot of force to engage, disengage. I’m not sure if this is typical but seems excessive.

What have others done with their Mod 7’s to improve the trigger and what is the best I can hope for without having to fork out for something aftermarket?

Buy a Timney. The later generation trigger is shite for adjustment & to my knowledge there is one aftermarket spring kit available from the US especially designed for it but the guy won't export.

The aftermarket $500 triggers are great but for a hunting rifle a gunsmith can usually get the factory trigger pretty good. The gergara version of the Remmy trigger is also a step up, but then the bolt release is a bit of a faff.

Replace it.you aren't using safety now so your options for replacement don't necessarily need safety either. Mine has a jewel trigger and no safety catch. Fantastic to use,I simply revert to that not shut bolt on semi chambered round that causes so much controversy. Fourty five years without issue so far for me.

Timney

Depending on which model Rem trigger you have, it won't be able to be safely adjusted below 3-4 pounds of pull and if it's the later versions and you aren't lucky maybe 7-8 pounds haha. A Timney or other aftermarket option rated to be adjusted that low is where you are needing to go. Noting that this is mainly the area of target rifle triggers which are often a bit more precious than some other designs...

That is a really light pull for a hunting rifle you are wanting though - guess you don't hunt in gloves. I was hunting in the bloody Kaimai's and got a supplejack vine flick around after I stood on it's mate and the end of it got hooked up in the triggerguard of the rifle - safety catch was on and I think that prevented an accidental discharge but it still gave me the shits. I went back to a Mauser military type double pull trigger for a while. It's something to consider if hunting in real tight country and you like a really light pull weight.

@Hayden C , can you post a picture of your current trigger? I might have a solution for you.

Originally Posted by Friwi

@Hayden C , can you post a picture of your current trigger? I might have a solution for you.

@Friwi

I replaced the spring in mine with a section cut from a BIC lighter. Helped a bit, but I will be replacing it with an aftermarket trigger when funds allow.

Recently replaced mine with a timney, a little bit costly but the improvement in experience has been priceless

Originally Posted by Hayden C

I like a nice light pull weight, ideally somewhere around the 1.5-2lbs mark which will be the same as other rifles in the stable. This is my first Remington I’ve owned, and all other rifles are Tikkas fitted with ‘Yo Daves’ aftermarket trigger springs.

I have no experience with Remington triggers to know if this is even possible with the factory trigger, online tutorials show me how to adjust the grub screws, but realistically can I (or a gunsmith) achieve what I’m wanting with the factory setup, or do I throw it away and buy something aftermarket.

Also, the safety on this rifle seems to need a lot of force to engage, disengage. I’m not sure if this is typical but seems excessive.

What have others done with their Mod 7’s to improve the trigger and what is the best I can hope for without having to fork out for something aftermarket?

Triggertech.

It will kick the arse of a Timney (which will ALWAYS have a degree of creep, even with dangerous levels of sear engagement).

I've got 2 Triggertechs, and rate them. The basic concept of rollers rather than pins in holes makes a lot of sense for something used in dirty conditions.

Thanks team.

I've spent a few hours following this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWzN7bsk50g the trigger is now better but still not something I can live with and nowhere near on par with the Tikka so it will just annoy me.

So, now the question is Timney vrs Trigger tech and where best to source one?

I managed to adjust my M7 trigger to a let's say not to bad for a bush rifle weight by adjusting the screws. Tested the crap out of it banging the butt and slamming bolt shut then gave to a mate to repeat and check. Locktite screw afterwards.

Have a triggertech on M700 that is fantastic and would like one for the M7 but none in country so need to be ordered in.

If your going to order one let me know as I'd be keen to.

There was a trigger recall on some Mod sevens. If you fall in the bracket and it hasn't been done you can elect to upgrade to a Timney or whatever, I did this and so a Timney upgrade was chump change. Free plug for Hamills Tauranga