Timney trigger

SLIVER · Mar 21, 2014

Hey guys.... I am thinking of slapping this trigger on my long range rifle, and want some opinions on it first. Have any of you guys used this trigger? Did you install yourself?

Let me know what you think of it.

Thanks.

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HNTBIGBULLS · Mar 22, 2014

I have one on my hunting gun set at about
2 1/4 pounds, and one on my long range gun,
set at about 1 1/2 pounds, love the trigger.

I installed both myself, pretty easy!

freebird63 · Mar 22, 2014

I was going to go with a timney trigger, but decided to try a jewell trigger and couldn't be more happier.
But have heard plenty of good about them.

Chuck in Boise

440sixpack · Mar 23, 2014

Jewell is worth every penny of the extra cost.

Stay thirsty my friends

hank4elk · Mar 23, 2014

I put a Timney 510 on my old Rem.700 and love it. Easy to install if you know what your doing,and have right tools. Otherwise get a smith to help. Mine is set @ 3 lbs and is crisper with no creep,feels lighter than my old one @ 2 1/2 lbs.

tailchasers · Mar 23, 2014

What sets the timney and jewel trigger apart?

"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."

440sixpack · Mar 23, 2014

Price and quality.

Timney isn't a bad trigger, but many factory triggers can be tuned to be about the same. Jewell is in a whole other class, look at their website they explain it better than I can.

Stay thirsty my friends

SLIVER · Mar 24, 2014

I read some reviews that said the Jewell triggers are better for bench guns, but because their internals are open/not sealed they are prone to getting dust in them. The gun I am building is a long range hunting rifle, and will see some dust/dirt for sure. The Timney is supposed to be better in this application.

Any info about this 440?

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RELH · Mar 24, 2014

Go ahead in install the Timney. You will be satisfied with it's preformance in a hunting rifle. I have installed about 10-12 over the years in rifles belonging to other persons and everyone praised the new trigger and all of them are still in use and working perfect.

RELH

440sixpack · Mar 24, 2014

I have 3 hunting rifles with Jewells in them, I pack them, carry them in a scabbard and haul them on a 4 wheeler and I've never had an issue whatsoever. I suppose if you hunted in lots of dust and never cleaned your gun it could be an issue, but the same can be said for about any trigger or working part of a rifle. if the Timney has an advantage in this respect I'd say it minor if it exists at all.

You might want to read this thread. like most things you get what you pay for.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/jewell-triggers-what-do-i-really-get-200-a-29192/

Stay thirsty my friends

Cahunter805 · Mar 24, 2014

Timney triggers are a great upgrade and easy to install. Minor fitting would most likely be widening the opening in your bottom metal and maybe some stock clearance dependingv on what rifle and stock you are using.
If you order it from timney you can specify what weight you want it set at also.

tailchasers · Mar 24, 2014

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>You might want to read this
>thread. like most things you
>get what you pay for.
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>http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/jewell-triggers-what-do-i-really-get-200-a-29192/
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>Stay thirsty my friends

Beneficial read thanks for sharing...

I noticed my model 700 trigger seemed to get crappy last year and after working with it in previous years I have opted to nut up and replace the trigger. I have been on the fence post between timney or jewel and still haven't made up my dam mind. Wish I knew someone who had a jewel to try. I installed a timney on my wifes rifle which works 110% better than my 700 trigger but would like to compare before commiting. I have been building onto this rifle for many years and want custom quality and performance.

"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."

SLIVER · Mar 24, 2014

Good link 440. It sounds like many like their Jewell, it would be nice to know if the people praising the Jewell were bench guys, or hunters. It does seem that they do have problems with bump firing at low poundage.

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440sixpack · Mar 24, 2014

The Jewell is as good as any for bump fire, it's just that guys set them so low for bench use they're not safe in a hunting rifle. an allen wrench fixes that.

My McWhorter came with a Jewell in it and it is set so light and crisp if you go past feeling the trigger on your finger it's gone. concerned about bump fire I took the safety off and banged it around until I was worried I'd damage the gun and it never fired.

This is a hunting gun but only in a long range I have some time sort of way so I'm okay with it. on my other guns I run them at about 1 lb, you can touch the trigger without firing the gun that way and it's worked well for me.

I'm not saying you need a Jewell, I'm just saying you'd love one if you had it.

Stay thirsty my friends

RELH · Mar 24, 2014

Any time you replace or work on a trigger, you need to test it to see if it will "bump" fire. Work the bolt hard and fast. with action cocked, slam the recoil pad on a hard smooth surface with safety off and try it also on. ##### the rifle and hit the bolt handle with a rubber or leather mallet to see if it will jar the trigger to fire with safety on and also off.

RELH

REDDOG · Mar 24, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Mar-24-14 AT 11:43PM (MST)[p]One of the best tests is to have your scope off, and whack the rear of the receiver (where the rear base would mount) with the handle of a screwdriver.

Ive had many triggers pass getting the the rifle banged around, but would let go after hitting that certain spot with a decent whack.

SLIVER · Mar 24, 2014

This ended up being a great thread guys, and thanks for your input/info. I have some decisions to make for sure, but it sounds like I'll be happy with either the Timney, or Jewell. Both sound like they are head and shoulders above factory.

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