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I have a Timney trigger on a R700. Suddenly went from the factory set 2.5# to 5#. Noticed this when squeezing off on a nice Antelope buck. The first time I ever had trouble with a Timney. I have several. I checked it later and it seemed fine. Then started noticing varied pull weights. Took it off reinstalled it and readjusted it myself. Ran a cleaner lube through it first. Ran the weght adjustment screw in and out then set it at 2.5". Before it varied 1.3#-5+. Now 2-3.5#. Tried to get a hold of Timney but got sent to a recording. No return call. Sent an email and got a responce in 2 days. We can send an RMA. I accepted. No responce 2 days later. This could take awhile. Covid?

Crappy customer service.

I have never had to deal with Timney's customer service but was never a fan of their 700 triggers, always a better 700 trigger like Jewell, trigger tech etc. Just put a couple Timney's in my Ruger American's and they are simply amazing !!!!!!!

Most companies right now are having staffing issues and customer service issues but Timney is a good company that has been in business a long time, be patient and I'm sure they will take care of you

Buy a Trigger Tech.. Problem solved..

I’ll second that!

Most places are using covid as an excuse to not hire anyone and to put all their resources into production and ignore customers.

I sat in many meetings and saw that. Even heard them say f@&k the customer, we are going to play the game.

I got out of manufacturing asap after that, as I refused to lie to customers and avoid them as I was ordered to do.

I'm going to say that the sear has not been hardened properly.

Never had a problem with a timney or triggertech for that matter. Did send one back to timney this year for a modification. They sent the trigger back with the modification cleaned and adjusted at no charge. Did you clean it as per their instructions? The only lube they recommend is lighter fluid.

I had a Weatherby Vanguard trigger sent back because they did not harden the sear properly. The same exact symptoms the OP is having with his trigger.

Thanks for the replys. Timney called 5 days later with shipping instructions and #. Yes I cleaned it. I used lighter fluid. Same symptoms. I then used Tetra Action Blaster followed by Triple Action. After that it only varied by a # or so.

have delt with timney service twice, both time good...

Thanks to Redneck who sold me my first one on a rifle he worked on of mine....best thing that ever, ever happened to "my shooting world"! I used to be a big Shilen Trigger user ( along with many others) but one day out int he desert a "tiny" piece of sage leaf stuck it. end of shooting. What I love about TT is you can esily adjust the weight in the field ( when it gets really cold, my hands hurt/get stiff, so go to 3#) and it will work "full of gunk" in tests! I found that I really like the TT Special- 1 to 3.5# model. Good luck to you Pard.