Boomer13 from United States, WA Public Profile

Replacing the factory OEM trigger with a Timney is one of the easiest steps for improving the shooter's ability to shoot more accurately. The Timney trigger can be adjusted to a lighter 'pull weight'; 1.5 - 3.0lbs compared to the 3.0-6.0lb 'pull weight' of most OEM Rem700 rifles. Not only is the trigger pull weight lighter than achievable with the newer Rem Mark X Pro OEM trigger, the crisp 'let off' and no over travel of the Timney is great. If you shoot more than one rifle, you'll want them all to have Timney triggers for consistency. Trigger replacement instructions are easy to follow; you'll need a good drift punch (1/16in.) to move the retaining pins for the trigger group. Pull weight adjustment is simple allen screw turns. Compared to shooting a rifle with the OEM trigger and a Timney replacement, it's like the joke about the guy taking a knife to a gun fight.

If you want a fine crosshair/dot combination reticle, you want Weaver SKU#849410. Don't expect to use this scope in brush or "busy background" applications; the crosshairs are very fine, and the dot is 1/4". If you are shooting paper targets, or in wide open fields, this scope is super. Since 2001 when I began varmint hunting in MT, this scope has become the "standard" optic on 17 different varmint rifles. It can focus down to sub 50 yard shots with a 17HMR, or make 500 yard shots with a 220 Swift. The adjustments are precise enough to be used on a 6mm PPC, and although a little long, it is light enough to use on short rifles in 221 Fireball. The 1/4" dot is almost exactly the size of a prairie dog's eye at 100 yards, and the fine crosshairs do not obscure the target making accurate shot placement easier. The positive 'click' adjustments on the knobs reliably move point of impact 1/4" at 100 yards. If varmint hunting at long range is your game, this scope has a lot of value for the price.