Description
The TriggerTech Rem 700 Primary is one of the easiest ways to wake up a Remington 700 that shipped with a mushy factory trigger. It's a drop-in single-stage unit with a curved lever, built around TriggerTech's Frictionless Release Technology, which trades the usual sliding sear engagement for a free-floating roller. The result is a break that feels like glass rod snapping, with essentially zero creep and overtravel kept under .015 of an inch. This particular version includes both the top-mounted safety and the bolt release, so it works as a straight swap for standard 700 actions and the many clone actions built on that footprint.
Dialing In the Rem 700 Primary Pull Weight
Pull weight adjusts from 1.5 to 4 pounds, and you don't have to pull the barreled action out of the stock to do it. TriggerTech's CLKR system lets you tune the weight in roughly one-ounce steps using an externally accessible set screw. Worth noting is that because the break is so crisp, most folks report the pull feeling around half a pound lighter than the number on a trigger gauge would suggest. Great for target work when you want it light, and it dials right back up if you're carrying it into the deer woods.
Built to Take a Beating
The internals are hardened 440C stainless steel riding inside a 7075 aluminum housing, so corrosion resistance is baked in rather than dependent on a coating you can wear off. Since the frictionless design doesn't rely on polishing or lubricating the engagement surfaces, the pull stays consistent across thousands of rounds and in nasty weather. That's a big reason this trigger has become a go-to for hunters, precision rifle folks, and anyone who just wants their 700 to shoot to its potential.
Installation is genuinely simple, one of the most common comments from people who've swapped one in is how much easier it goes than competing designs. It arrives as one solid piece, so you skip the headache of the old factory trigger falling apart on the way out. TriggerTech backs the Primary with a product lifetime warranty.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriggerTech
- Model: Remington 700 Primary
- Manufacturer Part Number: R70-SBS-14-TBC
- UPC: 628451489016
- Trigger Action: Single Stage
- Lever Type: Curved
- Pull Weight Range: 1.5 – 4.0 lbs (adjustable in ~1 oz increments)
- Overtravel: Sub .015 inch
- Safety: Yes (top, removable)
- Bolt Release: Yes
- Hand: Right
- Finish: Stainless
- Housing: 7075 Aluminum (anodized)
- Key Components: 440C Stainless Steel
- Weapon Platform: Remington 700 and 700-pattern actions
- Warranty: Product Lifetime
What’s Included
- TriggerTech Rem 700 Primary trigger (curved, stainless)
- Installation tools
- Instruction book
- TriggerTech patch
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Rem 700 Primary trigger fit my rifle?
It's designed for standard Remington 700 actions and the wide range of clone actions built on the 700 footprint. This version is right-handed and includes both the safety and bolt release, making it a straightforward drop-in swap. If your action follows the 700 pattern, it should bolt right in.
How light can I set the trigger pull?
The Primary adjusts from 1.5 to 4 pounds using an external set screw, tunable in roughly one-ounce steps. Because the break is so clean, many find the pull feels about half a pound lighter than a gauge reads. That gives you plenty of range for target shooting on the light end and hunting on the heavier end.
Is this trigger hard to install?
Not at all, it's one of the simpler upgrades you can do to a 700. It arrives as a single solid unit, so you avoid the mess of the factory trigger coming apart during removal. That said, if you're not comfortable working on your action, having a gunsmith drop it in is never a bad call.
What's the difference between the Primary and the Special model?
The Primary is TriggerTech's all-around single-stage trigger with a 1.5 to 4 pound adjustment range. The Special is an upgraded version that adjusts lower, from 1 to 3.5 pounds, for folks chasing an even lighter break. Both use the same Frictionless Release Technology and stainless internals, so the Primary is plenty for most hunting and general precision use.




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