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If you get the Brownell's discount they are under 100 , Rifle Basics has a safety kit with the safety and bolt stop parts that are needed all together . Like I was saying before only the X mark parts wont transfer the older trigger parts will work , so it depends on what trigger you have now .
How do I tell what I have now?
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The X-Mark is marketed as an adjustable trigger. If you can see a small hex screw for adjusting the trigger, then you have the X-Mark. If not, you probably have the standard OEM Remington trigger.Originally Posted by spleify
If needed, I can take photos of the two different triggers and attach them - just let me know.
There is indeed an adjusting screw in the trigger on mine.
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That would be the X-Mark.
So if you decide to upgrade to the Shilen trigger, you will need to purchase the additional parts (Safety and Bolt Stop Release) mentioned earlier. Those add another $35 or so to the overall cost - but still within the $150 you mentioned initially.
Alternatively, the Timney comes with the safety and is a bit less money that the Shilen + Safety. As I have no experience with the Timney, I cannot offer an opinion on the trigger.
BTW - the first rifle I upgraded with a Shilen was from a standard Rem OEM trigger and the improvement was dramatic. The next rifle I upgraded had the X-Mark - which itself was quite a bit better than the standard Rem trigger. Still, the Shilen is noticeably improved over the X-Mark. Definitely an upgrade worth doing. If the Timney matches the Shilen it will be a significant upgrade from your current trigger.
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I have a Timney on my last custom build off of a Rem 700 receiver. I've found that I like the longer flat ridged trigger bow over a thinner curved trigger bow.
The sear on the Timney didn't like the recesses on the firing pin I had in the bolt. It was still contacting the firing pin in after release and causing light strikes. I went to a custom (larger and tighter fitting) shroud and an aluminum firing pin and the issue completely disappeared. Not sure this is a Timney specific problem though. It could be a basic issue with any trigger change. from the other Rem 700's I own, the OEM shrouds could all be a bit larger to tighten up the rear of the bolt when in lock-up IMO.
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I had a timney flat trigger put on mine, much crisper and consistent than the crap mark pro. The X mark is also smooth and gray/silver in color vs the previous trigger is ridged and black in color.
A few years ago replace a X-mark with a Timney. With a little fussing it broke like glass, no creep which is what I prefer. Did not have the problem SA Friday mentioned. Put about 3000rds on it, no problems.
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