JD31186, I have found the Timney triggers to be a bit smoother than the old stock ones, and I have gotten a timney to go a touch lower than the stock 3 screw, but a stock trigger can be entirely satisfactory for a game hunting rig. That being said, I have not messed with any of the lighter triggers or a rifle basix to see how they compare. Each rifle is a little different as far as how far down you can get the trigger safely.