adjusting the x mark trigger?

[inda_bebe]

anyone around orange county able to adjust the x-mark trigger?

[wildcard]

Same as adjusting any other Remington 700 trigger. You have a screw for the over travel, weight, and sear engagement. What i've noticed is that the the sealant they use is a little harder to get off because of the additional crevices though.

[inda_bebe]

this is my first remington, so i really wouldnt know where to start. so is there 3 screws that i would have to mess with? or one for the 3?

[Ugly Dwarf]

Check out http://www.quarterbore.com/library/a...00trigger.html

[Prc329]

The best way to adjust an X-Mark pro trigger is like this.....

1. Remove rifle from stock
2. Get to a small punch
3. Remove pins holding in X-Mark
4. Throw in nearest trash can
5. Order a Timney trigger and install that bad boy and adjust to about 2.5 lds.

[inda_bebe]

wow, easier than i thought.

[Prc329]

Not to knock the X-Mark but the Timney IMHO is much betterl. The actual trigger pad is a lot wider so it feels better in my opinion. I also feel it is easier to adjust for us mortals. My X-Mark has some sort of sealant in the trigger that was a pain in the arse to deal with. The Timney also feels to me like it breaks nicer as well as is very simple to adjust.

[wildcard]

Not to knock the X-Mark but the Timney IMHO is much betterl. The actual trigger pad is a lot wider so it feels better in my opinion. I also feel it is easier to adjust for us mortals. My X-Mark has some sort of sealant in the trigger that was a pain in the arse to deal with. The Timney also feels to me like it breaks nicer as well as is very simple to adjust.

As the new owner of your X-mark trigger and the buyer of two new Timney triggers.. I must agree

[inda_bebe]

should i get the one w/ the saftey blue or w/ out? whats the difference?

[wildcard]

The safety is just a matter if you want a safety or not. I suggest you get the one with the safety.

Blue is simply the finish of the trigger. Don't think you have an option on that one unless they make a stainless.

[Ugly Dwarf]

Timney vs, Jewel Trigger

Sorry if this seems like a hijack, but it seems to be the way the thread is going.

I've tried the adjustments referenced in the link I posted. It works, but agree that the trigger isn't perfectly crisp. After adjustment, the pull weight is quite consistent - nothing outside of 2lbs 15oz to 3lbs 1.5oz, over 10 tests with my lyman digital scale.

With that said, I've been considering an aftermarket trigger. I've seen the Timneys and Jewels for sale online. The Timneys seem to be about $50-$100 less than the Jewels. Consensus I've read has been they're both better than factory. Most reviews I've read from people who have both, seem to fall to the Jewel.

Anyone here have experience with both?

Dwarf

[wildcard]

Sorry if this seems like a hijack, but it seems to be the way the thread is going.

I've tried the adjustments referenced in the link I posted. It works, but agree that the trigger isn't perfectly crisp. After adjustment, the pull weight is quite consistent - nothing outside of 2lbs 15oz to 3lbs 1.5oz, over 10 tests with my lyman digital scale.

With that said, I've been considering an aftermarket trigger. I've seen the Timneys and Jewels for sale online. The Timneys seem to be about $50-$100 less than the Jewels. Consensus I've read has been they're both better than factory. Most reviews I've read from people who have both, seem to fall to the Jewel.

Anyone here have experience with both?


Dwarf

No experience with the Jewell.. but I hear it can't be beat if you can handle the price tag.

[ar15barrels]

Stock triggers are like Chevys.
Timney triggers are like Buicks and Olds.
Jewel triggers are Cadillacs.

All will get you down the road.
The better ones just do it with more style.

I run a Jewel in my AR and Timneys in my Mausers.
My 700 runs a worked-over stock trigger.

[Jicko]

I'll take your X-mark trigger when you guys are ready to upgrade to a Timney.

[dfletcher]

I bought a new Remington 700 VSSF II in 22 - 250 last year and was disappointed as hell in the "X trigger". I just "adjusted" the new Remington X Mark trigger and thought I'd resurrect a thread to pass on the information.

First, of course the Rem 700 X trigger really can't be adjusted for anything other than trigger weight and my "adjustment" was to get rid of it. Although it has a similar set up to the older 700 trigger, neither overtravel nor sear engagement can be made - I've the rounded 1/16" allen wrenches to prove it.

Most of the catalogs indicate an older factory 700 trigger can't be switched out with the X trigger. They list "pre 2006" and "post 2006" which I'm guessing means we can't or shouldn't or need to be some sort of scientist to be able to make the thing fit.

I ordered one (stainless with safety, $55.00) from Brownells and put it in yesterday. It is pretty much interchangeable, but you have to order separately and install the manual bolt release lever on the trigger assembly housing - the 700 trigger assembly doesn't come with it and removing one from the X trigger is a bit of a pain. Mounting the lever on the 700 trigger assembly is pretty straightforward, just remove the "e clip" and back out the safety lever pin & install. There's no clip attached to the lower stud that guides the bolt release lever, so it's fairly easy to do. I had to adjust the little flange that presses up the bolt release, it's a stamped part, easy to do.

One thing I didn't do but will correct, the sear of the new X trigger is much smoother than that of the old 700. Pretty sure it's a MIM part and is interchangeable with the 700 assembly. I'm going to swith it out and I think that will make the 700 trigger even better.

I know there are alot of aftermarket 700 triggers out there, probably many are better than the stock 700. But I'm comfortable with the older 700 and it's inexpensive and I think an easy switch out for the "new and improved X" trigger.