The Timney Calvin Elite Custom 520CE-A is an adjustable single-stage match trigger with safety for Remington 700 and 40X pattern bolt actions.
Timney's master-grade 700 trigger — the Calvin Elite Custom 520CE-A adjusts from 8 oz and fits itself to your finger.
The Timney Calvin Elite Custom 520CE-A sits at the top of the company's Remington 700/40X line: a single-stage match trigger adjustable from a feather-light 8 oz up to 2.5 lb, with an integrated safety and a shoe adjustable for reach and position. Designed by trigger maker Calvin Motley, its break is the Calvin Elite signature — instantaneous and glass-clean, with nothing felt before and nothing after.
This is equipment for benchrest rifles, F-class rigs and precision builds where the trigger is treated as seriously as the barrel. Hand-built and individually tested before it ships.
Key Features
- Adjustable 8 oz – 2.5 lb — true match weights on tap
- Shoe adjusts for reach and position — fitted to your mechanics
- Calvin Elite break quality — Timney's flagship single-stage
- Integrated safety — self-contained precision unit
Compatibility & Fitment
A direct replacement for Remington 700 and 40X pattern actions. Confirm clearance with aftermarket chassis or bottom metal before ordering, as fit is tighter in some precision chassis systems. Settings below 1 lb belong on dedicated match rifles — set the trigger up, then verify every safety function rigorously, including bolt-slam and safety-lever checks, before live fire.
Technical Specifications
Platform | Remington 700 / 40X |
Fits | Remington 700 and 40X pattern bolt actions |
Type | Single-stage match trigger with safety |
Adjustment | Shoe adjustable for reach and position |
Pull Weight | Adjustable 8 oz – 2.5 lb |
Made in | USA |
Brand | Timney Triggers |
US Shipping & Support
Shipped from D&R Sports Center in the USA with fast, tracked delivery. Questions on fit, mounting or which model suits your setup? Our team is glad to help before and after your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rifles does the 520CE-A fit?
It suits Remington 700 and 40X pattern actions and installs in place of the factory trigger assembly. Because it includes its own safety, the housing is a little different from a bare trigger, so check clearance in aftermarket chassis systems and bottom metal before ordering. On a standard sporter stock it is a routine swap.
How light will this trigger go?
It adjusts from 8 oz right up to 2.5 lb, which is a very wide range and takes in weights well below anything a factory 700 trigger offers. The lowest settings are match territory and demand disciplined handling; the upper end is closer to a normal target weight. Set it where your shooting genuinely needs it rather than as low as it will go.
What does the adjustable shoe do for me?
The shoe can be moved for reach and position, so you can bring the face to your finger instead of stretching or rolling your hand to meet it. On a bench or in a chassis where your grip is fixed, that small adjustment makes repeatable finger placement much easier. It is the main reason to choose the Calvin Elite over a plainer unit.
Anything to be aware of when setting it up?
Work through Timney's own instructions, make small changes and re-test the safety and sear after each one; a very light trigger leaves no margin for a sloppy setup. Give the trigger inletting a clean before installation, as bedding compound often intrudes.
