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All,

Looking for a good replacement trigger for a commercial FN Mauser (JC Higgins).
I want a mechanically simple cold weather hunting trigger, definitely not a target trigger.
I would have the factory trigger tuned but I'm guessing there are better triggers out there.

If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

Thanks all!

Timney.

Here's a link: Timney trigger

I swapped out the Higgins trigger for a Timney Sportsman. Drop in fit.

The mating surface on the Higgins cocking piece slopes to the rear so there isn't full contact with theTimney sear. I didn't care for the feel so I also swapped out the cocking piece.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...r-trigger-sku258000001-53851-104299.aspx

I just put one of these in. Should be a good option for cold weather.

I have Blackburn's in mine. They are fine triggers.

Timney .

My choice today if I were doing it.

Timney triggers are indeed excellent, and I'm also impressed by a Bold trigger in my FN rifle (barreled action, custom stock).

I think the Bold trigger is quite a bit cheaper, but mine is excellent - light, crisp, reliable.

I have used and install about all of them and all around you cant go wrong with a timney. for hunting trigger I kinda like the Dayton traser as it is more open an looks less susceptible to dirt and freeze up. altho I have never had a problem with timney. take a look at the hubber concept. they are really nice work off a ball bearing. they are probably the best mauser trigger if you are willing to spend the extra money..

I have used and install about all of them and all around you cant go wrong with a timney. for hunting trigger I kinda like the Dayton traser as it is more open an looks less susceptible to dirt and freeze up. altho I have never had a problem with timney. take a look at the hubber concept. they are really nice work off a ball bearing. they are probably the best mauser trigger if you are willing to spend the extra money..

Alaska Arms makes a model 70 style trigger for Mausers.

Like that Alaska Arms trigger a lot. I would also recommend the NECG trigger that is a Recknagel part. Have had very good experience with them, as well.

I have Timneys and Alaska Arms triggers on several of my 98's, but also have reworked military triggers on at least three. These can be tuned for a very nice single-stage pull, and if ruggedness is paramount are probably the toughest.

The Alaska Arms triggers look a lot like the Dressel triggers at Brownells.

They are one in the same.

Is the trigger on the Higgins rifles the same as a military trigger? My Higgins '06 has a nice, crisp trigger, but everything seems to depend on that flimsy looking return spring, so I was thinking about swapping it out for a Timney or maybe a Huber. Somebody swapped out the nice, relatively convenient left-side wing safety for a Bueller (bad move!). Can I install a Timney with the side safety and keep the Bueller for locking the bolt?

I love these guns. If you can find a clean one, they are a tremendous bargain.

Thanks everyone!

I'm looking for a simple rugged trigger I can depend on in cold weather.
The Dressel sounds great but pricey. I'll have to find out more about NECG and some others mentioned.

Also - can anyone recommend a smith who can properly work the stock trigger in my commercial FN? That might be a good option but there isn't anyone near me I would hand my rifle to.

Thanks again
Kragman

I have 3 Timneys n 2 Canjar,I honestly can't say which is better.When I put new trigger in the FN .280Ack it will be Timney.Just my .02cents...ScottyO.

Timney Featherweight is awesome.; a nice step up from the Sportsman in refinement IMHO.