Rem. Model 7 trigger replacement

[Joe McNeill]

I just picked up a Rem. model 7 in 204R and it has the absolute worst trigger I have ever tried on any factory rifle. What are some suitable replacements and why did you choose it?
Also, if you have any favorite loads for a 12 twist I would appreciate the info.
Regards,

JDM
SW Arkansas

[kenbro]

Shillen do a nice one. Mine was $99 from Brownells 3 years ago. I've also got a Jewel in a M7 and to my insensitive fingers there's not much difference in feel. Certainly not $200 difference, Imo.
Ken.

[Alex]

... you are in a bind! I think Timiney is the only outfit with one that fits the M7. The new trigger is sufficiently different that older triggers cannot be substituted.

Alex

[ab_bentley]

midway has them on sale right now, for 89$ I believe.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/523...b-to-3-lb-blue

Adam

[17varminter]

We're talking about the Wood Model 7, not the Predator Model correct?

I'm thinking of buying this one
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/563...c=subv1_523226

[Chuck Miller]

If you toggle back between the Timney, Rifle Basix and Midway sites there are a bunch of descrepancies. Basically Timney tells you that their 501 Trigger will not replace the X Mark Pro which is all they used from 2006 and later. Midway leads you to believe that the 700, 40x, and 7 are all the same. Shilen doesn't even list they make a trigger for the 7. Jewell makes one but it is not interchangeable with the 700. My understanding is that the only problem with interchangeability is stock clearance which I found to be the case with the 700's. I have several 700's that now wear older triggers but they alll rest in custom stocks also. You will also notice that there is a resurgence in guys buying older triggers, most of these are going on X Mark Pro rifles. If you believe Midway the 700 and 7 are interchangeable with only the safety being the issue.

[ab_bentley]

Originally Posted by Chuck Miller

My understanding is that the only problem with interchangeability is stock clearance which I found to be the case with the 700's.

+100, I have used 700 triggers on XR's and Mdl 7's there is a little piece of the stock that needs relieved at the front of the trigger, nothing a little elbow grease and file can't fix. ADam

[Hog Patrol]

My experience: I bought a Timney for my 17FB model 7 with wood stock. It is NOT an easy swap. Had to hog a LOT of wood out to get it to fit. Having said that, it's only OK and just a little better than the Remington. If I had to do it over again, I'd have the Remington tricked out by a good trigger guy. Hog

[Joe McNeill]

Originally Posted by Joe McNeill

I just picked up a Rem. model 7 in 204R and it has the absolute worst trigger I have ever tried on any factory rifle. What are some suitable replacements and why did you choose it?
Also, if you have any favorite loads for a 12 twist I would appreciate the info.
Regards,

JDM
SW Arkansas

I do have the Predator Model 7 Remington so I may need to rethink how I can correct the trigger issues.

[kenbro]

Brownells have the Shilen for R700/40X and XP100. From $97.99 to $149.99.

Absolutely sure I put one in my wooden M7 some years back.
Ken.