Description
The factory trigger is usually the first thing holding back a Remington 700, and the Timney Elite Hunter fixes that in a hurry. This is a self-contained, drop-in replacement built to sharpen up your break and take the guesswork out of every shot. It arrives set at a clean 3 lb pull, but the whole thing is adjustable from 1.5 to 4 lbs so you can tune it to whatever feels right in the stand or on the bench.
What Sets the Elite Hunter Apart
Timney's Sear Engagement Adjustment Lock, or SEAL'd design, keeps the sear engagement locked in for a consistent, repeatable break every time you press the shoe. The curved trigger gives you a natural finger placement, and it's adjustable for creep and overtravel on top of the pull weight, so you can fine-tune the feel without sending it off to a shop. Every Timney is individually tested and calibrated by hand before it ships, which is a big part of why they've earned the reputation they have since 1946.
Built to Take a Beating
Inside the lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum housing you get a heat-treated tool steel trigger and sears, which is the combination you want for parts that see years of use and still break the same way. The nickel plated finish adds a little corrosion resistance and a clean look under the action. Timney's side safety blocks the trigger rather than the sear, and you can still work the bolt with the safety engaged.
Fitting It to Your Rifle
Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable pulling their barreled action from the stock. It fits the Remington 700 and the long list of 700-pattern actions and clones out there, along with a few relatives like the 721, 722, and 40X. Minor fitting is sometimes needed depending on your rifle, so take your time and check clearance before buttoning everything back up. Once it's in, the difference off the old factory trigger is hard to miss.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Manufacturer Part Number: 512-V2
- UPC: 081950068456
- Fits: Remington 700 and 700-pattern actions, right hand
- Factory Pull Weight: 3 lb
- Adjustable Pull Range: 1.5 to 4 lb
- Trigger Type: Single-stage
- Trigger Shoe: Curved
- Finish: Nickel Plated
- Housing Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Trigger and Sear Material: Heat-Treated Tool Steel
- Safety: Trigger-blocking side safety
- Adjustments: Pull weight, creep, and overtravel
- Installation: Drop-in, no gunsmithing required
- Shipping Weight: 0.15 lb
What’s Included
- Timney Elite Hunter drop-in trigger assembly with side safety
- Adjustment and installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Elite Hunter drop right into my Remington 700?
Yes, it's a self-contained drop-in unit designed for the Remington 700 and the many 700-pattern actions and clones, along with relatives like the 721, 722, and 40X. Most folks can install it at home by removing the barreled action from the stock and swapping the trigger. Keep in mind minor fitting is occasionally needed depending on your specific rifle, so check clearances before you reassemble.
What pull weight does the Timney Elite Hunter come set at?
It ships calibrated by hand to a clean 3 lb break right out of the box. From there you can adjust the pull weight anywhere from 1.5 to 4 lbs to suit your setup. It's also adjustable for creep and overtravel if you want to fine-tune the feel further.
How is the safety on this trigger different?
Timney uses a side safety that blocks the trigger itself rather than the sear, which is their preferred design approach. You can also cycle the bolt with the safety engaged, which is handy when you're loading or unloading in the field.
What is the Elite Hunter made from?
The housing is lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum with a heat-treated tool steel trigger and sears doing the working. This model wears a nickel plated finish for a little added corrosion resistance and a clean look. That build is why these triggers tend to hold their consistent break for years of use.





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