Upgrade Trigger or leave as is?

[jpr9954]

I finally have a rifle in .375 H&H. It is a Remington 700 XCR with a H-S Precision stock on it. I bought it used from a guy who said maybe 100 rounds had been shot through it. I estimate it was made in 2020 or thereabouts according to the barrel code.

The trigger on it seems to be decent though I haven't measured the trigger pull weight yet. I have been thinking of upgrading it to a TriggerTech trigger. I know the Remington trigger on it is not the older one that had issues. I guess the question is should I stick with the factory trigger or go for the upgrade right away.

Insofar as scopes go, I have Burris Four X 1.5-6, a US Optics 1-8, and a Steiner Predator 4 2.5-10. All are illuminated with essentially German 4 reticles and all are 30mm. Any suggestions there?

Thanks

 

[Flbt]

I finally have a rifle in .375 H&H. It is a Remington 700 XCR with a H-S Precision stock on it. I bought it used from a guy who said maybe 100 rounds had been shot through it. I estimate it was made in 2020 or thereabouts according to the barrel code.

The trigger on it seems to be decent though I haven't measured the trigger pull weight yet. I have been thinking of upgrading it to a TriggerTech trigger. I know the Remington trigger on it is not the older one that had issues. I guess the question is should I stick with the factory trigger or go for the upgrade right away.

Insofar as scopes go, I have Burris Four X 1.5-6, a US Optics 1-8, and a Steiner Predator 4 2.5-10. All are illuminated with essentially German 4 reticles and all are 30mm. Any suggestions there?

Thanks

I like leaving the trigger alone because if you have to use some one else stuff. But that’s a Leo background not a hunting one.
I have a old 700 varmit set up for longrang use. The trigger is not stock
And I have had it twice go off on other people before they were read. They were active shooting but with 0 creep and low lbs it went off.
Now if someone wants to shoot it they try it with snap caps before any live ammo.
I had that rifle built for a reason and she doesn’t come out much any more
And I really don’t like other not dedicated people shot it.
With me getting old and possibly looking to the new homes guns might go to.
It is one I am not sure what to do with.

 

[Inline6]

What type of weather do you plan on hunting in? Trigger Tech is not bad, I run Bix'N Andy. Feel theirs is a little more robust.

Remember, this is not a bench guns. Light trigger are not always desirable.

 

[Neophyte]

I’ve had hunting rifles with 1# triggers and hunting rifles with 4# triggers.

It depends on where and what you’re hunting. 4# is not unreasonable on a DG rifle in my opinion. 1# on a long range rifle is not unreasonable.

 

[Sabre]

I finally have a rifle in .375 H&H. It is a Remington 700 XCR with a H-S Precision stock on it. I bought it used from a guy who said maybe 100 rounds had been shot through it. I estimate it was made in 2020 or thereabouts according to the barrel code.

The trigger on it seems to be decent though I haven't measured the trigger pull weight yet. I have been thinking of upgrading it to a TriggerTech trigger. I know the Remington trigger on it is not the older one that had issues. I guess the question is should I stick with the factory trigger or go for the upgrade right away.

Insofar as scopes go, I have Burris Four X 1.5-6, a US Optics 1-8, and a Steiner Predator 4 2.5-10. All are illuminated with essentially German 4 reticles and all are 30mm. Any suggestions there?

Thanks

It is hard to give an opinion with just the description that it "seems to be decent". If it is already acceptable to you, then why waste the money. On the other hand, if it feels heavy to you, or has too much creep or over-travel etc, then I would replace it.

For a hunting rifle I really like right around a 2.5lb trigger with no creep and limited travel.

 

[Hooked Now]

I have been having the same internal debate on a CZ 550. It's trigger is also "fine", but not particularly crisp. I don't want to lighten it, but I wouldn't hate pulling out the creep. As a contrast, I have a Tikka with a stock trigger that is great. I would beat someone with a stick if they tried to change it. I like crisp trigger so to me if it was gritty or had some creep I would change it. But not too light

 

[ftrovato]

Personally, I like quality triggers that are clean, have no creep and can be adjusted down to 2 lbs for warm weather hunting....

 

[Trophyhunter01]

I am a Trigger Tech fan. A good breaking trigger can improve your groupings.

 

[KIH]

Remember to buy a Triggertech with both sear and firingpin block. Some of them only block the movement of the trigger it self.

 

[jpr9954]

I have been having the same internal debate on a CZ 550. It's trigger is also "fine", but not particularly crisp. I don't want to lighten it, but I wouldn't hate pulling out the creep. As a contrast, I have a Tikka with a stock trigger that is great. I would beat someone with a stick if they tried to change it. I like crisp trigger so to me if it was gritty or had some creep I would change it. But not too light

This! I don’t really want an ultra light trigger on this rifle. I just want a smooth, crisp trigger. 3-3.5 lbs would be OK.

 

[CamoManJ]

I prefer Timney Triggers, for hunting they are hard to beat. Being a family owned USA company plus their exceptional customer service, wins my business.

Timney Triggers

Best replacement triggers available

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[Stormy Kromer]

I'll take a consistent, crisp & clean yet heavy trigger over a lighter trigger.

I had my Remington 700 taken from the factory to lighten it up a bit, it was way too much and I had it taken back to about 3.5 lb More that I'm used to.

Hell, the best trigger I have is on a factory Mossberg .22 bolt action I spent $200 on to shoot gophers. Best rifle and triggers I have. If I could get the same thing in .300 Win Mag I'd buy two of them.

 

[D.M.V]

Put a timney 510 in it and call it a day. Should run you 100 and some change. My "opinion" any better trigger your just splitting hairs and wasting $

 

[Green Chile]

As suggested, a light trigger on a 375 could be too light. 3-4# is about as low as I would go on something used for DG.

 

[Stormy Kromer]

Put a timney 510 in it and call it a day. Should run you 100 and some change. My "opinion" any better trigger your just splitting hairs and wasting $

I put one in my Remington 870 shotgun that I use for our slug zone. Big improvement. Not as good as the factory trigger from my cheap Mossberg .22 It cost more than the Mossberg .22

 

[franzfmdavis]

15 years ago or so I had the stock trigger changed in my Rem 700 after seeing a report about accidental discharges. The gunsmith thought I was ridiculous, but I couldn't’ see the sense in taking even a 1% risk on negligent liability for a $150 fix. The report was probably propaganda promoted as news, but I don't regret changing it. I know too many lawyers I guess :/

 

[Ridge Runner]

I'll take a consistent, crisp & clean yet heavy trigger over a lighter trigger.

I had my Remington 700 taken from the factory to lighten it up a bit, it was way too much and I had it taken back to about 3.5 lb More that I'm used to.

Hell, the best trigger I have is on a factory Mossberg .22 bolt action I spent $200 on to shoot gophers. Best rifle and triggers I have. If I could get the same thing in .300 Win Mag I'd buy two of them.

+1. I purchased the Mossberg Patriot in 30-06 the first year they were hitting the market. It came with IMO based on my way of shooting, the nicest 1-1/2 # trigger pull, with no damn creep. I touch the trigger, the gun goes boom. Great for the type hunting I do. No thinking or pulling off target waiting for the boom, because of trigger creep or having to squeeze/ pull on a heavy 3 pound trigger.

The only firearm that I have that will have a 3 pound trigger is my O/U .38 cal Derringer. Calibers under 375 will have a 1.5 to 2 pound trigger pull; over 375 will have a 1.75 to 2.25 pound trigger pull, and preferably 1.75 to 2 pound range. IMO the bigger calibers need a little more trigger weight for safety, and for the firearm safety to function properly (but that's another subject).

 

[Cigar]

I’d go with Trigger Tech.. Like the proverbial saying “ breaks like a glass rod “…

 

[Dholupko]

I use Bix n Andy and Trigger Tech in my competition rifles. They are precision instruments and it doesn’t take much to bind them up. Dirty, gun powder, etc. I know. I’ve done it.
Timney are not as nice but yet excellent for hunting and far more forgiving. Timney would be my choice in a hunting gun. Timney Calvin Elite if you want their best.