Description
The trigger is the one part of your rifle your finger touches on every single shot, and a rough factory pull is one of the quickest ways to make a good barrel throw bad groups. The Timney Elite Hunter for the Remington 700 is the fix a lot of folks reach for first. It drops into right-hand Rem 700 actions in place of the original trigger and shows up set at a clean 3 lb pull straight from the package, so you can feel the difference before you even touch an adjustment screw.
What Makes the Elite Hunter Rem 700 Different
Timney builds these with a heat-treated tool steel trigger and sears running inside a lightweight housing, giving you long-wearing internals without piling weight up front on the rifle. It's a single-stage design, meaning there's no mushy take-up or stacking before the break, just a predictable release each time. Every unit is hand-assembled, calibrated, and tested in the type of action it's built for before it ships, which is a big reason Timney has kept such a loyal following since 1946.
Dialing In Your Timney Elite Hunter Trigger
The pull weight is user-adjustable across a 1.5 to 4 lb range, with adjustment for creep and overtravel so you can tune the break to how you shoot, whether that's off the bench or out in the field. The wide curved shoe gives your finger a consistent contact point shot after shot. There's also a Timney side safety that blocks the trigger, letting you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged.
Getting the Elite Hunter Installed
This is a self-contained drop-in unit, so most people can swap it in with basic hand tools and no gunsmithing. Some rifles wearing aftermarket or synthetic stocks may want a little clearance work in the trigger channel, but for the vast majority it's a straightforward job. The nickel-plated finish rounds it out with a bit of extra wear and corrosion resistance for the long haul.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Manufacturer Part Number: 512-V2
- UPC: 081950512041
- Fits: Remington 700 Right-Hand Actions
- Factory Pull Weight: 3 lb
- Adjustable Pull Range: 1.5 to 4 lb
- Trigger Type: Single-Stage, Curved Shoe
- Handedness: Right Hand
- Finish: Nickel Plated
- Trigger and Sear Material: Heat-Treated Tool Steel
- Housing: Lightweight Aluminum, Self-Contained Cassette Style
- Adjustments: Pull Weight, Creep, Overtravel
- Safety: Trigger-Blocking Side Safety, Bolt Operable with Safety On
- Installation: Drop-In, No Gunsmithing Required
- Length: 7.75 in
What’s Included
- Timney Elite Hunter Remington 700 trigger (512-V2)
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Elite Hunter fit my Remington 700?
This trigger is built for right-hand Remington 700 actions and the many rifles built on that platform, including several classic Remington models and 700-pattern clones. It's a self-contained drop-in unit, so it replaces the factory trigger directly using the standard mounting points. Keep in mind it's made for right-hand actions only, so left-hand shooters will want the matching left-hand model.
Does installing the Timney Elite Hunter require a gunsmith?
For most folks, no. It drops in with basic hand tools and no gunsmithing or permanent modifications to the rifle. Some rifles fitted with aftermarket or synthetic stocks may need a small bit of clearance work in the trigger channel, but that's a minor job when it comes up.
What pull weight does it come set at and can I change it?
It ships set at a clean 3 lb pull right out of the package, so it's ready to go without any tinkering. If you want something different, the pull weight adjusts across a 1.5 to 4 lb range, and there's adjustment for creep and overtravel too. That lets you tune the break to suit bench work or field hunting.
Can I work the bolt with the safety on?
Yes. The Elite Hunter uses a Timney side safety that blocks the trigger, which lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged. That's a handy feature when you're loading or unloading in the field and want to keep the rifle on safe.





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