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Has anyone had experience with trigger replacement or advise on trigger model for a replacement for the 2020 rimfire target rifle?According to the manual you can't adjust below 4.0 lb.
 
In the American Rifleman article abut the 2020 rimfire is says-

"I knocked out the two pins holding the unit to the receiver and installed a favorite Timney trigger from one of my Model 700s, and it worked just fine."


 
The Springfield web site says this:

"Remington® 700 Pattern Trigger
Optimized for the .22 caliber action, the Model 700 pattern trigger is factory set at 4.5 lbs. The adjustable trigger can be tuned to your preference and delivers a crisp, clean break. Furthermore, the action is designed to accept many aftermarket 700 pattern triggers for enhanced customization."



 
The manual says the trigger is factory set at 4.0. The trigger can be adjusted from 4.0 to 5.5 lbs. I would like to reduce trigger pull below 4.0.
 
Mine, a 2020 Target Model; trigger came 3.5 lbs from factory - tested. Adjusted one time, currently down at 2.65 pounds test pull. Shoots fine, About 300 rounds through it, trying to find most accurate ammo (Remington Subsonic 40gr HP 1050fps, thus far @50yds.) as setting it up as a starter for PRS Rimfire competition. Don't believe everything you read in the manual...

Like, "compatible with Ruger Mags..." NOT. I have 9 assorted Ruger 10 rounders and two Ruger 25 rounders, and several Winchester 10 round rotaries, ALL of which I use in a Winchester Wildcat 22 shooting Steel Challenge, without ANY issues at all, which is 'Ruger Mag compatible'. NONE of my magazines, Ruger and Winchester Ruger Compatible, will lock into this Springfield 2020 Target Rimfire Rifle- NONE. I ordered and copped 2 SF 2020 10 round rotary mags from Bud's, for PRS use, who had the lowest price at the moment $17.49, whilst they had them on-sale and in stock - waiting for 'em.

Rifle came with a black, soft SF embroidered carry-case - that was unexpected treasure.
 
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The 10 round ruger mags is the only ones that they say will work. the 15 and 25 rounders will if you fille down that bar on the back of the mag so they will go up in there. i made them work. but they will fit loosely in a Ruger if you use them for a 10/22 too.

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2A Belt Fed; RE" The 10 round ruger mags is the only ones that they say will work."

I have 9 assorted Ruger 10 round rotary magazines - NONE FIT TO LOCK IN, in my new 2020 Target.

I thought about filing down that bar on the 25s, but decided not.
The factory SF Rotary Mag which came with the rifle fits/ejects and works fine.

I emailed SF Customer Support 5 days ago, and there is yet to be a response.
 
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2A Belt Fed; RE" The 10 round ruger mags is the only ones that they say will work."

I have 9 assorted Ruger 10 round rotary magazines - NONE FIT TO LOCK IN, in my new 2020 Target.

I thought about filing down that bar on the 25s, but decided not.

I emailed SF Customer Support 5 days ago, and there is yet to be a response.
I have only tried one 10 round and it fits in fine but it's the one that came with it. It is a pain to get out, so i bought three 15 rounders and and two 25 rounders before i knew they wouldn't fit. i just looked at them closely and seen what was keeping them from going in and knew that bar had to be filed a little and they all work perfect. but take a little at a time and try it. don't take too much off.
 
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