Remington 700 SPS Varmint and Police.

[Horsemany]

X-Mark Pro trigger. This trigger IS better than the old trigger, BUT it is not adjustable.

What is better about it? From the look of the face of the trigger I don't really like it. From what I've heard they aren't very good, and I adjusted the old remmy trigger to 1lb 4 oz or so. It isn't a super match trigger but it's far from factory after the sear engagement is adjusted. I think it's a little bit better than the savage match accutrigger, which won't set properly (mine, anyway) when it's adjusted all the way down.

I'll answer that. I know some poo poo the new trigger but don't be fooled. I've got a cabinet full of 700's most with the old style trigger. I've always just adjusted them or replace them with a Timney if they don't adjust. They are good triggers. But the x mark trigger is better IMO. It is smoother, crisper, and VERY easy to adjust down the pull weight. Some people say they're junk because it's not made to adjust three different ways like the orginal but the fact is...........It doesn't need that much adjusting because it's already got little to no creep or overtravel. Mine came at 5 lbs and I adjusted it down to 2 1/2lbs in about 60 seconds. I'd say it's noticeably nicer than any of my other old stlyle triggers. I also like the smooth trigger face it fits my finger more naturally and feels like butter.

 

[Don't Tread On Me]

What is better about it?

It is lighter and more crisp. Doesn't have as much slack in it.

From the look of the face of the trigger I don't really like it.

It's a smooth face. Old one had grooves. I like the new one better, but then again, I put a RifleBasix in it and it is fantastic now.

From what I've heard they aren't very good, and I adjusted the old remmy trigger to 1lb 4 oz or so.

That's the thing. The X-Mark Pro is better than the older one for people who aren't going to tweak it or adjust it. If you want a sub 2lb trigger, then the old one adjusted or an aftermarket is the way to go.

Some X-Mark Pro's came adjustable. Some are not. The difference? GLUE. Remington glued the adjustments down. Couple of possibilities, one might be liability, but I doubt that. The other corresponds with reports of the X-Mark Pro not holding the adjustment if you go too low. Doesn't stay put and can get dangerous. Then again, maybe it is about liability? To adjust a glued one, you have to heat the glue off.

+1, that sounds like a good way to go to me. Where did you get your used stock from?

I got mine from Sniper's Hide forum. There are stocks for sale there weekly. A lot of guys there take them off to upgrade to the McMillan's and the AI stocks. Their upgrade is my gain.

You will find PSS, LTR and 5R stocks on there frequently, anywhere from as low as $175 up to $225. Not bad for a stock that runs a little over $350.

PSS stock is the standard Police stock used on the 26" models. The LTR is the shorter, slimmer stock. 5R is somewhere in between, but closer to the PSS. It has a little more traditional grip. Not a real wide palm swell like the PSS.

For the 26" ...I'd go PSS or 5R. LTR would be too small (it's for 20" barrels).

You have to be quick though. They sell really fast. So once you're in the market, scan that forum frequently and don't hesitate. Just some advice if you go that route.

 

[MCMXI]

Kreiger barrel.

Scott,
I have two Remington 700s at Kreiger right now. After doing a lot of research I decided to get stainless steel Kreiger barrels, MTU profile, 1:10 twist rate, 10 flutes @ 3/16", satin bead blast finish, Obermeyer reamer on the .308 chamber and a special in-house reamer optimized for the SMK HPBT 210 grain bullet on the 300 Win Mag. I went all out and ordered their Level II action truing package as well. The total cost for each rifle is $845. I'm about a month and half into a five month wait. I have AICS stocks for both rifles and Leupold Mark4 optics. Kreiger barrels are single cut (probably the best method out there) and lapped to a 16 micron finish. I have Jewell 40X triggers for both. Before I sent the rifles to Kreiger, I was shooting 1/2 MOA at 100 and 200 yards. The Kreiger barrels should be capable of 1/4 MOA out to 500 yards. I believe the world record for 1000 yard benchrest was set with a Kreiger barrel ... 1.5" at 1000 yards!!

 

[Tarvis]

It is smoother, crisper

Agreed, if the sear engagement isn't changed, or changed enough.

I adjusted it down to 2 1/2lbs in about 60 seconds.

Which is good, but I measured mine to half that, so I'm still not convinced. The difference in the face of the trigger depends on the shooter's preference, I suppose, but weight wise I don't know how the X-Mark beats the old trigger when properly adjusted.

 

[MCMXI]

X-Mark Pro trigger.

I have an X-Mark Pro trigger on my Remington 700 Alaskan Ti and it's excellent. No creep and a clean break at 3.5 lbs (I measured it). Personally, I see no reason to mess with it which is probably what Remington had in mind when they designed it. I had the triggers on my other Remington 700s adjusted to about 2.5 lbs by a local gunsmith and I have no complaints with those either ... no creep and a clean break too. However, I do have Jewell triggers for those rifles once they come back from Kreiger. I decided to go with Jewell 40X triggers because I can adjust them myself and they have an excellent reputation.

 

[Horsemany]

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I adjusted it down to 2 1/2lbs in about 60 seconds.

Which is good, but I measured mine to half that, so I'm still not convinced. The difference in the face of the trigger depends on the shooter's preference, I suppose, but weight wise I don't know how the X-Mark beats the old trigger when properly adjusted.

I'm glad you adjusted yours lower. I don't want a really low trigger for a tactical rifle. If you are wanting bragging rights about how low your trigger is then neither of these triggers are really good enough right? Get a $80 Timney you can adjust down to single digit ounces if all you value is weight. I own several of each. I own aftermarket triggers too. I shoot Remmy's competetively. I'm telling you the x mark is better IMO.