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).

Originally Posted by caberslash

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 think it's safer to say that one can imagine that a trigger tech may be a marginally nicer feeling trigger in some circumstances. The timney is a perfectly fine trigger and doesn't hold a shooter back from exceptional results. Internet imaginary difference syndrome strikes again

Originally Posted by gimp

I think it's safer to say that one can imagine that a trigger tech may be a marginally nicer feeling trigger in some circumstances. The timney is a perfectly fine trigger and doesn't hold a shooter back from exceptional results. Internet imaginary difference syndrome strikes again

Trigger tech or Timney I'll take whatever I can get my hands on and highly doubt id be able to tell the difference.

Tell me, for those that have the Timney are they adjustable within the range they claim.

Gunworks is local to me and advertising the Timney but also state: Timney website says 1.5lb to 4lb but the lowest our gunsmiths could get to was 3-3.5lb

Originally Posted by Hayden C

Trigger tech or Timney I'll take whatever I can get my hands on and highly doubt id be able to tell the difference.

Tell me, for those that have the Timney are they adjustable within the range they claim.

Gunworks is local to me and advertising the Timney but also state: Timney website says 1.5lb to 4lb but the lowest our gunsmiths could get to was 3-3.5lb

The "weight" of the trigger is only one of several performance characteristics, a well designed and set up 730gm trigger can be way superior and aid good shooting compared to a poor 450 gm

Originally Posted by Tentman

The "weight" of the trigger is only one of several performance characteristics, a well designed and set up 730gm trigger can be way superior and aid good shooting compared to a poor 450 gm

Something to note on the Triggertechs that can be percieved as a negative, there is next to no overtravel AKA 'backwall'. Some in the Benchrest crowd believe it to be a big deal but without a 20lb rifle and non-man portable rifle rests, I can't see the downside.