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I have built a long-range Rem 700 target rifle in .308. The gunsmith did some work on the existing (stock) trigger, and it was about as good as a stock trigger could be. But during the first few times to the range, I still found myself watching the crosshairs wobble all over the center of the bull as I was applying pressure to that trigger. I didn't have any real control over the timing of the shot. Sometimes I was able to hold the crosshairs on the center long enough for the pressure on the stock trigger to release the shot at the right spot, but sometimes it would wobble off the spot at the time the shot actually fired. This created some "fliers" in my otherwise excellent groups. It was soon obvious to me that the rifle was shooting well, and I was using good techniques, but the weak point in the system was clearly the trigger. After doing some on-line research on upper-level trigger systems, I settled on Timney triggers. They were the best value for the dollar, and have been the gold standard for fifty years. Fortunately, Timney has given it's main design engineer, Calvin Motley, the opportunity to design his own "dream trigger". The Calvin Elite trigger is the reality behind that dream. The internal parts are redesigned, polished to a mirror finish, coated with a special substance that maintains precision, and even the safety works differently. Out of the packaging, the high level of workmanship and precision is obvious. It is beautiful and elegant, and it seems a shame to hide it inside the stock. Because of an improved design, the Calvin Elite installs much easier than the stock trigger. And it is supremely adjustable - to as light as a half-pound. I installed the trigger on the rifle with the settings from the factory intact. I found no need to adjust from settings that I did not know. As it turned out, I would have no need to make any such adjustment. I took the rifle, complete with Timney Calvin Elite installed, to the range just a few days ago, to continue testing some experimental target loads. The first round's let-off surprised me, because the trigger was much more responsive than the old one, but the bullet ran true because I kept my finger off the trigger until the sight was on the target. The let-off is crisp, with no take-up, and no overtravel. With just a few rounds downrange, I found I could now easily chose the exact time of the bullet's flight, without jerking the trigger and pulling the shot. So, if you are converting from a standard trigger, some "ramp up" is necessary to get the best results. I was delighted that I had the ability now to apply much less pressure to the trigger and be confident that the round would fly precisely when I wanted it to fly. And in longer range shooting, when you control the "when", you also control the "where", because you can fire the shot precisely when the crosshairs are on the right spot. My confidence in my new long range target rifle has increased dramatically. The missing component - the essential component - to the system is now in place, and I believe the rifle is finally "finished". Members of the long range shooting forums have said how much difference a good trigger makes. What they said was not sufficient to capture the reality. Once you shoot with a Timney Elite, you will be spoiled. It doesn't matter if you never shoot in a competition, but only hunt at longer ranges. If you want to take game at longer ranges, you need to control the timing and location of the shot as well. Spend the extra money. It's worth it. Jay Ledbetter [Jay has been a top competitive shooter for three decades, in Army as well as in civilian competitions. He has instructed soldiers in combat marksmanship, and civilians in self-defense skills. Jay has no association with Timney triggers or with any person employed by Timney triggers. Jay has received no compensation for this review.]Read full review
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I think this is probably too much for hunting unless your like me and are use to a very light trigger pull. It maxes at 2.5#s which is great for a hunting trigger, but if your not doing anything but hunting, go with the regular timney. After install I had to bend the safety a bit out to make it a bit smoother. Other than that minor fitting issue, it's great. Breaks clean with no take up and very consistent on the pull. It'd be nice to have an external adjustable trigger but it's not that big of a deal. The finish looks great also. The only thing that you'll need to fit to the rifle is the bolt release. You'll need to bend the arm so it releases the bolt but resets smoothly. I could see this giving some people trouble but it does come with instructions on how to do it. I guess for the price they could have included a color guide but if you know how to work needle nose pliers and are patient, you should be okay. I gave it 5 stars because every rifle and stock is different and there needs to be some fitting required if you want a precision part.Read full review
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This is not my first Timney but it was the most difficult to install. I put it in a Remington VSSF bolt gun and had to relieve some areas of the stock for clearance and adjust/bend the bolt release link to keep it from slipping off the release lever. Also, the bolt release link is attached by a small screw that worked loose. I had to use thread locker to keep it in place. These issues were a pain to complete but the trigger is outstanding and breaks at about 5 ounces out of the package. This is just what I wanted. I considered buying a Jewel for this rifle but the reviews indicated that cleaning after each range session might be necessary. I love the feel of the Jewel but this is a varmint gun and do not want that hassel.
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Well made, easy to install and adjust, and an almost necessary requirement for those shooting "precision" or target rifles at budget cost. The trigger is visually of top quality and works, as well as being one of the most well known triggers made. Every rifle I own that Timney makes a trigger for has one in it. No problems with "recalls" and poor design or manufacture. This model is not suited for hunting rifles because the trigger pull weight can be set to 1/2 pound, which is too light for safe use in the woods as far as I am concerned. There are other models for that purpose. Try one for yourself and be happy!
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Installation took me about 5 minutes but I have done several in the past so I knew exactly what was required prior to starting. Trigger came set around 8 ounces, I increased it to 16oz and put the stock back on, on the Calvin elite you need to be mindful of the safety plunger protrusion and the shoe pivot pin as they are wider than factory. My rifle has an m5 style trigger guard so this wasn’t an issue for me but could be on some factory bottom metal. Break is extremely crisp and clean and is very repeatable. Excellent trigger in my opinion and I’ve owned plenty of different models from trigger tech to keel over the years. Price makes it a no brainer in my book.
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