I have a Rem 700BDL in 300WinMag that's been giving me the fits lately. Got its trigger pull measured today and it is at 4.8lbs thus explaining the spread I'm getting at 4" @200yds and 3" @100yds - not acceptable. Depending on the cost I'm gonna either just lower the poundage or replace it with a Timney trigger.

This is not my primary rifle but I do like to shoot it from time to time (since I already have it) to hunt and for target shooting. For those of you that have adjusted your triggers, what poundage did you set yours to?

For a hunting rifle 2.5 to 3lbs. Can still be accurate but feel it with gloves on

i set most of mine at 2 pounds but you should only do that if you are used to shooting triggers that light it could be very dangerous for a un experienced shooter and would not recommend that light for a hunting gun

most at 2.75. My varmint rifle not sure but its light.

My hunting rifles are all set at 3lbs.

My 22-250 was about 2 3/4

My uncles .270 is set at 1 1/2 lbs and I think it's way too light

What ammo are you using? Basic hunting ammo won't do much better than that.

Im not sure what my savage 111 30-06 is at, but I know its very light, but I like it that way.

I would get a replacement and have them set it at 3-3.25 lbs to see how you like it. If you like it then you can lower it later on if you want. I like Jewell Triggers. I set mine at 2# for hunting rifles. I shoot Remington factory Corelokts and get much better groups than that at 200 yrd with my .270 and I am not the greatest shot either.

Chris, actually this has been going on for almost 2 yrs now. I reload and have tried Barnes TSX, Nosler Accubonds, and Sierra GK (all 180grs & with different powders). I've come to a conclusion that this rifle likes the GK the best. I've also used factory rounds: Win, Rem, and Federal. I'm getting similar results from lighter bullets as well, 150 & 165grs.

I shoot about 500 rounds during the off season (.243, .308, .30-06, and .300WM) and get good results from all but this rifle. At first I thought the reticles of my scope became loose and even sent it back to Nikon for repair but they didn't note any problem with it. I have a Browning, also in 300WinMag, that I get 1.5" @200yds and <1" @100yds. I don't know why I didn't question the trigger pull until today at the range when a guy next to me question it.

One rifle this year I replaced and went from a 7+lb trigger to a 3 lb trigger, groups shrank from 2" plus at 100 yards to less than 3/4 with no other change.

You should be able to adjust the trigger weight down to 3lbs without a problem. Most rifles now come from the manufacturer set heavy. The Remington M700 trigger is a good design it just needs to have the adjustment backed out a bit.

I've considered a Timney as well. I have a Winchester Model 70 .30-06 and I've always perferred a very light trigger pull, maybe 1.5-2 lbs.

The Timney, I noticed is adjustable down to 10oz. This seems insane to me, has anyone ever shot a rifle with a trigger that light?

Yes I personally like them that light. I have my riflebasix set as light as it can go.

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I've shot a double set trigger where the set trigger was about 12 oz. but only at the range. The Timney trigger isn't crazy it's used on a lot of benchrest rifles where a extra light trigger has a purpose. Double set triggers are useful, the one I shot, when used as a normal single trigger had a 4lb pull. Pull the back trigger and you now had a 12oz pull for long range shooting from a solid rest.

Shot benchrest rifles with 2oz triggers, would not hunt with one but they have their place

yes, I've looked into the basix as well, according to midway the basix comes in a little less than the Timney but not enough to really matter to me. I did notice, however that the jewel triggers are significantly higher. If anyone has used a jewel, are they worth the extra scracth for some reason, or do they offer as much as a Basix or Timney?

Reason I as is that I'm thinking about a trigger job on my model 70. I understand that the basix is a direct drop in, but the Timney and the Jewel need a litte more gunsmithing. While we're on the topic, I figured I'd mention it.

All of the older Rem 700's adjust fairly easy..you have two screws...just be careful and take you time..and if in doubt go
to a gunsmith and he'll probably call it a trigger job...and charge you for it..If one of your buddies at your gun club does
it and has experience w/them it's about a 15min tops job..Don

I've shot an Anschutz with a 10 oz trigger and it would go off when you closed the bolt sometimes. A little too light IMO. 3 lbs is good for hunting.

That Anschutz has a problem then. Probally adjusted either impropperly amd or below spec.