Description
The trigger is the one part of your rifle you touch every single shot, and a gritty factory pull is one of the most common reasons a good barrel throws bad groups. The Timney Elite Hunter for the Remington 700 fixes that. It's a self-contained, drop-in unit that swaps in for the original Remington 700 trigger on right-hand actions, arriving set at a clean 3 lb pull straight out of the package.
What Sets the Elite Hunter Apart
Timney builds these from a steel trigger and sears running inside a lightweight aluminum housing, so you get long-wearing internals without adding meaningful weight up front. Every unit is hand-assembled, calibrated, and test-fired in the exact action it's made for before it ships, which is a big part of why these have earned such a loyal following since Timney started building triggers back in 1946. The pull weight is user-adjustable across a 1.5 to 4 lb range, and there's adjustment for overtravel too, so you can tune the break to match how you shoot in the field or off the bench.
Dialing In Your Elite Hunter
The SEAL'd design (Sear Engagement Adjustment Lock) keeps your settings locked in once you've got them where you want them, so a trigger you tune won't wander on you. The wide, textured curved shoe gives your finger a solid, consistent contact point shot after shot. There's a Timney-exclusive side safety that blocks the trigger rather than the sear, which lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged and helps keep the sear from releasing when you flick the safety off.
Installation is straightforward for most folks with basic hand tools and no gunsmithing required, though some rifles with aftermarket or synthetic stocks may need a touch of clearance work in the trigger channel. Once it's in, the difference on the firing line is the kind of thing you notice on your very first group. For anyone chasing precision out of a Remington 700, this is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Model: Elite Hunter
- Manufacturer Part Number: 510V2
- UPC: 081950510047
- Compatibility: Remington 700, Right Hand
- Product Type: Drop-In Trigger
- Factory Pull Weight: 3 lb
- Adjustable Pull Range: 1.5 to 4 lb
- Trigger Shoe: Curved, textured
- Trigger Material: Steel
- Housing Material: Aluminum
- Finish: Black/Green
- Safety: Trigger-blocking side safety with bolt release
- Adjustments: Pull weight and overtravel
- Length: 7.85 in
- Gunsmithing Required: No
What’s Included
- Timney Elite Hunter Remington 700 drop-in trigger (510V2)
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Elite Hunter fit my Remington 700 without a gunsmith?
This is a self-contained, drop-in trigger designed to replace the factory unit on right-hand Remington 700 actions with basic hand tools and no gunsmithing. Most installs go smoothly in a few minutes. Keep in mind that some rifles with aftermarket or synthetic stocks may need a little clearance work in the trigger channel to seat everything cleanly.
What pull weight does the Elite Hunter come set at, and can I change it?
It ships set at a clean 3 lb pull right from the factory. From there it's user-adjustable across a 1.5 to 4 lb range, plus it has overtravel adjustment so you can fine-tune the break. The SEAL'd design locks your settings in place once you've dialed it in.
Does this Timney trigger include a safety?
Yes. It uses a Timney-exclusive side safety that blocks the trigger rather than the sear. That design lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged and helps prevent the sear from releasing when you disengage the safety.
Is the Elite Hunter a good pick for a hunting rifle specifically?
It's built with hunters in mind, which is where the name comes from. The steel internals and aluminum housing hold up to field use, and a lighter, cleaner pull makes a real difference on shots that matter. Being able to tune the weight down means you can set it up exactly how you like to shoot in the woods or off a rest.






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