Timney Triggers: Reliable, Consistent, and Available for Almost Everything
Timney Triggers has been in business since 1946 — longer than most of the rifles they're installed in have existed. That kind of longevity in the firearms industry means something. At Ares Custom Rifles, Timney is one of our most reliable go-to trigger options across a wide range of platforms and customer applications.
Why the Trigger Matters More Than Most Shooters Realize
A factory trigger on a production rifle is designed for liability, not performance. Springs are heavy, creep is excessive, and overtravel is sloppy — all engineered to survive worst-case handling by anyone who buys the rifle. When you're having a custom rifle built, you don't need those compromises. A quality trigger with a clean, predictable break is one of the highest-ROI upgrades you can make to any precision rifle.
Timney's Strengths
The two things we appreciate most about Timney are breadth of platform coverage and consistency. Timney makes triggers for Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, Savage, Tikka, Howa, Ruger, and dozens of other platforms. If you're building on an action that takes an aftermarket trigger, Timney almost certainly makes one for it. And across thousands of installations, their pull weights are repeatable and their breaks are clean.
The Elite Hunter Series
For hunting builds where safety and reliability in field conditions are the top priority, Timney's Elite Hunter series is excellent. Adjustable pull weight, zero creep, and a positive safety that actually functions under cold and dirty conditions. It's our standard recommendation for bolt-action hunting builds on Remington 700 pattern actions.
Ask about Timney trigger options when you request your custom build quote.