Recently installed the Timney 517 trigger in my Rem 700. This all came about when Rem announced their trigger recall:
My rifle was part of the recall, but I was NOT looking forward to shipping it off to Remington. StainTrain mentioned the Timney drop-in trigger replacements, and that was basically not a good thing for me... I'll damn sure upgrade a part out of my pocket before I have a factory work on a stock product and "call it good." End-All Report, though - I can't thank you enough for that advice, Stain. :hail: :happydrunks:
So, a few weeks go by, I give it no thought. I load up a bunch of guns to hit the range, and I wanted to grab the 700. I didn't because of the trigger recall - and I hadn't done $HIT yet about it. That night last week, I hopped on Timney's website and almost ordered the trigger - checking out and evverything. When it came down to the shipping page, I noticed they were in PHX. I had no idea. I tried to call, but they were closed - 7am to 3pm local time, PHX time. Cancelled the online order right then, and waited... Damn good PHX hours, I must say! Seriously!
Called the next morning at about 7:30am, and I asked them if they have a retail storefront, so I can come in and buy, locally. They informed me that they DO NOT have a storefront, but the DO have a manufacturing facility, and they ARE at work during hours listed, and I will be allowed to visit the ladies in the Admin Office and pick up a trigger. They asked what I want, and I tell them "Rem 700 flat trigger, Model 517." They ask what pull weight I want, so I request 2.5 lbs. They tell me it will be ready for pickup anytime after 12pm that day.
WHAAAT?! :eek: <laughs> :banana:
THAT right there is SERVICE!!! <lmao>
At any rate, I stopped by the manufacturing facility, visited the Admin Office, and picked up my trigger. They were awesome.
((Side note - if any of you guys need to visit that manufacturing facility, and purchase a trigger, pay for it with green dollar bills. I'm just sayin'... :)) ))
Love it so far, but won't get to shoot it until next Thursday. Damn fine trigger for the 700 - I'd advise ANYBODY to go this route, over sending in their 700 to Remington. I had that X-Mark Pro trigger adjusted as light as it would go, and it's no way a comparison to this Timney trigger. Also, go with the flat trigger - don't hesitate. On this rifle, it's worlds apart from a curved trigger (TImney's 510, or any other curved trigger).
REALLY diggin the Choate Tactical Stock, too. Yes, it's a CHOATE stock. I just hope it's not as flimsy as my 930SPX extension tube - that I've never had a problem with. What a dickhead that guy was...
^^^ That stock is SOLID AS HELL, by the way. Fuckin' LOVE IT.
Wide barrel channel, too - milled for 1 1/4" barrels, and this is a 1" barrel - freefloat forever in this monster.