I'm considering a Timney Trigger

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I'm either going to get a gunsmith to smooth up my Ruger Hawkeye trigger or I'm going to install a Timney trigger myself (at least that's the plan). Supposedly the Timney will attach to existing screw holes and no metalwork is required at all. But from you guys in the real world, how easy or tough is it to install the Timney? If you have one are you happy with it?
 
Only seen one Timney installed, on a Rem 700. Cake, literal bolt in.

Did a Jard on my Ruger M77. Also cake. Bolt it in and make the adjustments according to instructions.
 
I can't speak to your Ruger, but I put a Timney in my 700. Simple. Couple pins, then a little tweaking to set the bolt release (includes instructions on how to bend what how much). The only thing I don't love about the Timney is the width of the trigger shoe. It's wider than most, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
 
I've put Timneys on most of my rifles and all were bolt-in and easy adjustments. You may have to file or sand the inside of the stock to get clearance for the Timney, but it is very simple and only takes a few minutes.
 
Ditto, it's pretty simple man, I have put one on a Vanguard and a Zastava Mauser. Had stock work with the mauser,(very little) but the Vanguard was literally bolt on and adjust.;)
 
I put a Timney in my Savage 111, and it was like going from my 870s stock trigger (gritty heavy crap shotgun trigger) to my snubbies single action pull. I don't think I'll every have another rifle without an aftermarket trigger, it is amazing.

I don't know about the Ruger version, but mine I adjusted sear engagement to BARELY hold it, adjusted the pull weight down to (insert below safe here) then bumped it back up a smidge, then adjusted overtravel. The instructions are on a little teenie paper, really my only complaint, but it's easy enough. When I was done, I slammed it around for a while, safety on, safety on/bolt free, and safety off, and found IF I slammed it pretty damn hard, and IF the safety was off, and IF it impacted toward the top of the buttplate, it would go off. I fixed it by allowing more overtravel, not much, but some. I ended up with a very light trigger, crisp and lovely, and I can fire between heartbeats without any effort, I just think about it and the round goes.
 
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I have two; one in a Yugo mauser and one in a Spanish 93 mauser, both sporters, 10 minute installs.
I lucked out on both, no adjustments, safeties work, and trigger pull is lighter, & smooth with no creep, and cut my 3"-6" groups in half !
I am totally satisfied, I need to get two more for my others.
 
zoomie said:
The only thing I don't love about the Timney is the width of the trigger shoe. It's wider than most, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
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Funny you should say that. The only thing I don't like about the one on 700 is it isn't as wide as the original and doesn't have serrations. Different strokes! :)
 
I have installed them on mausers, ariskas, and even the mosin. Very little if any fitting has to be done with the exception of some wood work on those with the safety. I did run into one mauser that had to have the trigger slot opened slightly, but the trigger on it was quite narrow.
 
Bwbraven, for the ADL, go with a Jewell, best customer support in the business, and the Weatherby, I don't think Jewell makes anything for a Howa action, not 100% sure.
 
What makes Jewell better than timney or rifle basix? Never messed much with the custom triggers so any info is helpful thanks.
 
I have replaced a number of triggers with Timney or Rifle Basix and have been 100% satisfied with both, so for me the additional cost of a Jewell is a waste of money. Perhaps if I were a bench rest shooter who can shoot between heart beats, I would see the extra value. It is a matter of personal choice.
 
two Timneys

two mausers, a Yugo M24/47 & a Spanish M1893, 1916 pattern.
I got lucky, both went in without a hitch, and they work great.
reduced my groups about 30%. Great triggers, love em!
 
I have the Timney trigger and will install it this coming week. I've loaded up a bunch of ammo, and I'll just see if it improves my grouping. There's really nothing wrong with the Ruger trigger. It breaks cleanly at around 2 pounds, but it doesn't have the smooth feel of my favorite rifles that have all been tuned up by gunsmiths. If I didn't have those other rifles, I probably would not have complained about this one's trigger. This Ruger Hawkeye is one great shooting rifle already. This trigger replacement really isn't necessary, but hey...
 
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