Timney vs. Schilen

KBF · #1 01-12-2012, 10:08 PM

A while a go I had a thread regarding my Model 700 where the rear pin would slide aprtially out, causing bolt jamming and other issues. Gun was dropped off at Wholesale Nov 22, was shipped back to wholesale Dec 21 and got it back today. So I cant complain about the wait I guess compared to the horror stories I been hearing. But what Im not impressed with was the details of the workorder repair "Install the Rear Trigger Pin Properly,Adjust the Bolt stop lever". So this has me a little spooked seeming how the pin has come out 2x, this makes me think the guy didnt even check the pin to see if there was something wrong with it, just slid it back in. So I am wanting to have an aftermarket trigger put into this gun as well as replacing the rear pin. I have no experience with these 2 triggers, just ones I have heard about. What do you like/dont like about Timney or Schilen? IS there some other make I should consider?

cowmanbob · #2 01-12-2012, 10:30 PM

The shilen is a great trigger,never used a timney. Not sure where to find one

KBF · #3 01-12-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmanbob

The shilen is a great trigger,never used a timney. Not sure where to find one

I was reading on the Shilen website that the Model 700 trigger does not have a safety, Correct?

Pathfinder76 · #4 01-12-2012, 11:48 PM

The pin is easily replaced. I would call Western Gun Parts to see if they have one.

Dean2 · #5 01-13-2012, 12:20 AM

I would go Rifle Basix for a hunting trigger for the model 700Timney are a pretty good trigger but like the
Jewell triggers, real susceptible to dirt. Shilen's trigger has no safety so have never used one.

As to the pin sliding out, it is more likely the pin hole is slightly over sized but you could try a replacement pin. I red loctite my pins into all my newer 700s as none of the newer ones are pressed over/flared at the end and tight.

markg · #6 01-13-2012, 12:33 AM

I have a Jewel on my Bench rifle and love it. Dont know how it would hold up on a hunting rig. its the model 700 one and it does have a safety. you can buy them from RPS International in Edmonton. I live in Southern AB and he shipped it down for me.

KBF · #7 01-13-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean2

I would go Rifle Basix for a hunting trigger for the model 700Timney are a pretty good trigger but like the
Jewell triggers, real susceptible to dirt. Shilen's trigger has no safety so have never used one.

As to the pin sliding out, it is more likely the pin hole is slightly over sized but you could try a replacement pin. I red loctite my pins into all my newer 700s as none of the newer ones are pressed over/flared at the end and tight.

The pin sliding out is the whole concern I have. I guess I should have sent a note with my concern to Remington so they actually maybe could do a little research and figure out why it slid out? Haveyou had pins come loose on you before Dean2?

#8 01-13-2012, 07:56 AM

Both the shilen and Timney triggers are good triggers. The shilen trigger utilizes the old safety and bolt release from the older style rem trigger or you can purchase them separately.

The shilen has a narrow trigger then the Timney. The Timney trigger is bulkier and has a wider trigger with serrations for grip.

We seel both and haven't seen problems with either.

Timney triggers come with a free religous plug where Shilen just gives you instructions for installations.

Dean2 · #9 01-13-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KBF

The pin sliding out is the whole concern I have. I guess I should have sent a note with my concern to Remington so they actually maybe could do a little research and figure out why it slid out? Haveyou had pins come loose on you before Dean2?

The first new 700 I bought I put a RB trigger in right away because the new Mark X broke right at the spot where the screw goes through it. It was cheaper to get a new RB than to pay for the shipping to send it for warrantly repair. That is when I noticed how loose the pins seemed to be so I have loctited all of them as soon as I buy them ever since. (Some seem tighter than others but I glue all of them, even if I don't replace the trigger.) I could easily see vibration causing the pins on the ones with the looser fit, to move a little, they abviously can't go that far, but far enough to maybe casue some issues.