Description
The stock trigger is the single biggest thing holding back most Remington 700 rifles, and the TriggerTech Rem 700 Primary fixes that in about ten minutes. It's a drop-in single-stage unit with a traditional curved shoe, built to give right-handed 700 actions the kind of clean, predictable break that lets you focus on the shot instead of fighting the pull. If you've ever felt your factory trigger creep and drag before it lets go, this is the difference you notice on the very first round.
What Sets the Rem 700 Primary Apart
The heart of this trigger is TriggerTech's Frictionless Release Technology, which uses a free-floating roller between the sear engagement surfaces instead of two parts sliding against each other. That means a true zero-creep break with a short, clean reset and very little over-travel. Because there's no friction to overcome, most people find the pull feels noticeably lighter than the number on the scale would suggest, so a 2.5-pound setting can feel closer to 2.
Dialing In Your Primary Trigger
Pull weight adjusts from 1.5 to 4 pounds in roughly 1-ounce increments using an externally accessible set screw, so you can fine-tune it without disassembling anything. That range covers a lot of ground, from a light target and varmint setting on the low end to a safer, heavier pull for a hunting rig you'll be carrying with the safety on. The unit ships with an integrated safety and bolt release, making it genuinely plug-and-play in a factory Remington 700 action. If you're running a 700 clone with the bolt release already built into the receiver, the tab can simply be left off.
Built to Hold Up
Internally it runs hardened 440C stainless steel components inside a 7075-T6 aluminum housing, which handles moisture, dust, and years of rounds without the pull weight drifting. Since the design doesn't lean on coatings, polishing, or lubrication to stay smooth, it stays consistent shot after shot, whether you're on a bench, in a stand, or hunkered down in nasty weather.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriggerTech
- Model: Primary
- Manufacturer Part Number: R70-SBS-14-TBC
- UPC: 885768000000
- Fits: Remington 700 and compatible clone actions
- Trigger Type: Single-Stage, Drop-In
- Trigger Shoe: Traditional Curved
- Hand: Right-Handed
- Pull Weight Range: 1.5 – 4.0 lbs, adjustable in ~1 oz increments
- Adjustment: Externally accessible CLKR set screw
- Release Technology: Frictionless Release Technology (zero creep)
- Internal Components: Hardened 440C Stainless Steel
- Housing: 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Finish/Color: Stainless / Black (Silver)
- Length: 5.65 in
- Safety & Bolt Release: Integrated
What’s Included
- TriggerTech Rem 700 Primary single-stage curved trigger with integrated safety and bolt release
- Installation and adjustment instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Rem 700 Primary fit my rifle?
It's designed as a drop-in replacement for right-handed Remington 700 actions and the many rifles built on that footprint, including most 700 clones. It comes with an integrated safety and bolt release, so a factory Remington 700 is plug-and-play. If your clone action already has the bolt release built into the receiver, you just leave the release tab off during install.
How do I adjust the pull weight on the TriggerTech Primary?
Pull weight runs from 1.5 to 4 pounds and adjusts in roughly 1-ounce increments using a single externally accessible set screw. The big advantage is that you can reach the screw without pulling the barreled action out of the stock, so dialing in your preferred weight takes seconds. Keep in mind the actual pull can be affected by a heavy aftermarket firing pin spring.
Is the break really that much better than a factory trigger?
Yes, and it's the first thing people notice. The Frictionless Release Technology gives a true zero-creep break with minimal over-travel, which most describe as glass-rod crisp. Because there's no friction to fight through, the pull tends to feel lighter than the measured weight, so a mid-range setting feels lighter than the scale reads.
Is this trigger sealed against dust and weather?
The design is built to run in harsh conditions and uses hardened 440C stainless internals in an aluminum housing for corrosion resistance and a long service life. Since it doesn't rely on coatings or lubrication to stay smooth, the pull stays consistent even after years of rounds and dirty range days. That makes it a solid choice for hunting rigs and precision guns that live outdoors.





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