Should I replace my trigger?

[bigdaddy590]

This is the question for the day. I have a 1975 model Remington 700 BDL in 30-06 that I am currently working up loads for. I will be the first to admit that I am a bad shot. With that being said I think a lighter trigger will help me improve.

Should I install an aftermarket trigger and if so what would you recommend?

Also how light is to light for a hunting trigger?

[Drycreek3189]

A Timney set at 2.5 lb. would be my choice for a hunting rifle.

[bigdaddy590]

One more question. Currently on this rifle you must move the safety to the "fire" mode to open the bolt. Will a new trigger change that?

[Bowyer]

One more question. Currently on this rifle you must move the safety to the "fire" mode to open the bolt. Will a new trigger change that?

Not sure about this ^^ but the trigger on that rifle can be adjusted and still be safe.

[Lungbustr]

I personally have to have a trigger job or install a good aftermarket trigger to realistically be able to bench a rifle and evaluate it's accuracy. Some guys can shoot a rifle with a heavy trigger fine, I can't.

[gumbl3]

A competent smith should be able to tune this

[elkaholic9292]

Really not that much more to add the timney, which would be safer and better. Many smiths won't work on Remington factory triggers for that reason. Jewel is a more expensive, but even better trigger. Timney is fine for most hunting rifles though!

[Cajun Blake]

what is the serial # of your rifle ?

you can have a competent gunsmith fine tune your current trigger , or order a new one.

does your current trigger look like this ? (remove from stock to see safety feature?




the long bar on the safety can be cut with a dremel tool to resemble how this safety feature looks

[bigdaddy590]

SN 65548xx

[Cajun Blake]

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SN 65548xx

your rifle was built in May 1972

you need to remove barreled action from stock to verify trigger

[bigdaddy590]

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[bigdaddy590]

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[Cajun Blake]

a gunsmith can fix the trigger so you can remove the bolt with the safety on

I've done several myself with a dremel tool as its no big deal

[Dave]

That's a fine trigger, just have it tuned for a short take up and smooth break and you will be happy. Don't get seduced into going to light. A well tuned 3 lbs trigger will shoot better than a 1 lbs trigger with lots of take up or a harsh break.

[canny]

You admitted to being a bad shot, however if you don't understand the basic fundamentals of shooting then a lighter trigger may or may not help you. I have seen many of those older rifles that had very nice triggers, however they are no Jewell. My suggestion would be to spend more time with the gun and not focus so much on your groups, but more on your breathing and breaking the shot cleanly. This is just an opinion, but all the technology in the world will not make up for bad form and mechanics.