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Trigger upgrade for Remington Sportsman 78
- Thread starter phwe9774
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Hog Buster
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I've got one in .270 The trigger is the same as the Model 700. They can be adjusted if you know what you're doing, if not take it to a shop. Many after market triggers are made for it.
It was a knock down version of the Model 700, all the parts are the same with a crappy wood stock and a not so hot finish. Got a better stock for mine at a gun show years ago. It's been accurate and dependable. Lots of critters have met their fate at the hands of mine.
It was a knock down version of the Model 700, all the parts are the same with a crappy wood stock and a not so hot finish. Got a better stock for mine at a gun show years ago. It's been accurate and dependable. Lots of critters have met their fate at the hands of mine.
Sure Shot Mc Gee
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First time I ever done one was last week. Just changed out my original 700s trigger with a Timney I bought from Brownell's. If I had known what a difference it made years ago. I would have replaced its original the day after I bought the rifle. {It's that good.} Anyway. As for price their 130.00 or so where ever you look for a Timney brand. Prior comment written here. A Smith can clean up reduce and smooth out your original trigger for less $$. But its a see-saw battle whether you want to do that or not. That's why I bought one instead of having mine done by a local unknown to me Smith. Now I have the Timney & the untouched original. If I choose to sell the rifle and its buyer refuses to give a little somethin sometin extra for the trigger works. I can swap it out or sell one or the other pretty easily on the Bay. As far as home installation of a Timney. I was extra careful when doing mine and it took me about 45 min. The only little problem I incurred was relieving the triggers front (weight) adjustment lock-nut in the stocks trigger mortice. I chose not to do the job with my Dremel but with a course rat tail file instead. {for better control over the tool} Not to brag. The job did turn out assume looking. But how ever you proceed to go OP. Be it a Smith or a aftermarket. You'll enjoy the outcome. No doubt about it.
Only difference is Model 78 has round bolt knob. I had mine taken off replaced with small tac knob and only made them 4yrs mid 80's.
In addition to the bolt handle they came with a non checkered hardwood stock vs walnut. The metal finish was not as well polished and they came with cheaper iron sights. All parts are the same and will interchange. Just a budget version of the 700. If someone were looking for a platform to build a custom rifle on they would be a good start since they are less expensive, the cheaper parts would be tossed anyway and they are just as accurate as the more expensive guns.
@Phwe9774: The internet is your friend. Just go to youtube, search for "remington 700 trigger install", and you will have your choice of at least a dozen videos.
Trigger installation on a remington rifle may be more difficult, but I just replaced the trigger on an older, pre-accu trigger, savage 110 with a timney. Even with my limited skills, the job was simple. It took 15 minutes if you read the instructions, and 5 minutes if you didn't.
Trigger installation on a remington rifle may be more difficult, but I just replaced the trigger on an older, pre-accu trigger, savage 110 with a timney. Even with my limited skills, the job was simple. It took 15 minutes if you read the instructions, and 5 minutes if you didn't.
Sure Shot Mc Gee
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[QUOTE Is replacing a trigger fairly easy? I don't have much experience modifying bolt actions. QUOTE]
Install is a piece of cake. I did my Remingtons change out while sitting in my recliner and watching the Soprano re-runs on TV. Tools needed a small hammer (ball peen or what ever else is handy) to pound a little with. And a 3/32th steel punch. Or I think someone could by using a carpenters Nail Set punch even. As the triggers {hold in place pins }are less than 1/4" long in length. But try not to drop one on the floor as it takes someone with good vision to find them again. The only adjustment at the time of install is aligning the bolt stop lever so to operate smoothly & correct after the trigger is pined in-place. And that is super simple task to do as all that's needed is a simple tweaking or bending of the levers very Tip with a pair of needle nose pliers. Then comes the wood work for a triggers correct fit in the stocks (cutout) mortise. Another simple task that requires just a little imagination and a coarse rat tail file to accomplish. To be frank about my install. I'm done with Timney triggers. Their just to easy to do. My next install on a 700-25-06 I have is going to be accomplished with a Jewel Trigger. I just hope it turns out as well as the Timney did. BTW I never changed out a trigger before. When done with my install I was amazed how simple it was to do. And here's a Tip: If you buy your Timney direct from the factory they will per-set your triggers {poundage} pull to your preference. The only reason I bought mine from Brownell's is I have long ago established account with them. If you can afford the cost of a new aftermarket trigger. By all means change out the original. As said by my Son " boy dad did that sweeten up your rifle" upon his first pull of the new trigger.
Install is a piece of cake. I did my Remingtons change out while sitting in my recliner and watching the Soprano re-runs on TV. Tools needed a small hammer (ball peen or what ever else is handy) to pound a little with. And a 3/32th steel punch. Or I think someone could by using a carpenters Nail Set punch even. As the triggers {hold in place pins }are less than 1/4" long in length. But try not to drop one on the floor as it takes someone with good vision to find them again. The only adjustment at the time of install is aligning the bolt stop lever so to operate smoothly & correct after the trigger is pined in-place. And that is super simple task to do as all that's needed is a simple tweaking or bending of the levers very Tip with a pair of needle nose pliers. Then comes the wood work for a triggers correct fit in the stocks (cutout) mortise. Another simple task that requires just a little imagination and a coarse rat tail file to accomplish. To be frank about my install. I'm done with Timney triggers. Their just to easy to do. My next install on a 700-25-06 I have is going to be accomplished with a Jewel Trigger. I just hope it turns out as well as the Timney did. BTW I never changed out a trigger before. When done with my install I was amazed how simple it was to do. And here's a Tip: If you buy your Timney direct from the factory they will per-set your triggers {poundage} pull to your preference. The only reason I bought mine from Brownell's is I have long ago established account with them. If you can afford the cost of a new aftermarket trigger. By all means change out the original. As said by my Son " boy dad did that sweeten up your rifle" upon his first pull of the new trigger.
Brian Pfleuger
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Jard makes a good, budget minded trigger.
I have a 78 Sportsman in 270, with a little patience you can adjust the trigger very easily, adjust a little - test it, adjust a little - test it.......
Mine is set a 28 oz. and breaks like glass, I've had several people ask me if it's a Jard and they're blown away when they find out it's the stock Remington (timney) trigger.
Mine is set a 28 oz. and breaks like glass, I've had several people ask me if it's a Jard and they're blown away when they find out it's the stock Remington (timney) trigger.