rhhudson Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hi, im in the process of having a custom rifle built in 6.5x47L cant decide between timney or jewell... rifle will be used for everything from longrange varminting to hunting. was think around 1lb pull weight.. any opinions on either or if any one has one.. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I didn't like the Jewell as the safety felt less than positive. I changed it for a secondhand CG which I really like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetidude69 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I replaced my timney one with a shilen after i tried one, might be worth a look but then im hearing good things about the new dcr one. atb James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Rifle basix is worth a look a lot fatter blade than the Jewell I really liked the one I had on my Remington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I didn't like the Jewell as the safety felt less than positive. I changed it for a secondhand CG which I really like I have a Jewell a Timney and a Timney Calvin Elite. The Timney and Timney Calvin Elite, feel safer when in SAFE than the Jewell however the Jewell trigger is set back further within in the trigger guard, all have crisp pulls with no noticeable creep. Another one to consider is the DCR unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Id say try some different ones out if you can by dry firing on other rifles. I used a few timney , rifle bassix , jewel , cg on a tikka , imo the jewel and cg are much better , the cg beats the jewel in adjustabilaty , but there relatively hard to find i believe . For me the cg or jewel definitely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy.223 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 timney calvin elite is what ive fitted to my 47 a friend has a jewel on his both break like glass we both prefere the blade on the calvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushdog Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 The Jewell may need a lot of TLC, if that's an issue for you - instructions recommend flushing out with lighter fuel regularly. I didn't and my Jewell let me down. Replaced it with a Timney and had a trigger I am just as happy with, which seems (so far) much more reliable without the need for special attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Timney recommend only going as low as 1.5lb. And the two I have had were struggling to get there without slam fires. So the timney with a 1 pound pull wouldn't be an option. However I just got the calvin elite and it's great, they can go as low as 8oz I think it is from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have some of the new 2 stage Calvins on their way over. These will be a game changer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have the Timney calvin elite which replaced a failed jewel and much prefer it to the jewel. It feels more robust and the safety feels more positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejohn Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have some of the new 2 stage Calvins on their way over. These will be a game changer . How much will these be dave, i have always wanted a cg 2 stage since using a friends. These calving elite 2 stage could fit the bill nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave thorniley Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 hi wee john ive had 5 jewell triggers in the past but i thought I,d have a change(maggot in the brain) and bought a calvin elite WOW its superb pull was fantastic crisp the safety is better than the jewell that's my opinion its £70 cheaper you will love it £180 I payed for mine dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejohn Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks dave , I am the exact same .Once I get that little itch it needs to be scratched. Seems like I need a 2 stage Calvin !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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