Description
The Timney Featherweight Deluxe is a drop-in trigger replacement designed for the Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard platforms, built for bolt-action shooters who want a cleaner break than the factory unit without sending the rifle to a gunsmith. The housing is machined from aluminum alloy, keeping weight down without sacrificing the rigidity needed to maintain consistent geometry shot to shot. Sear and contact surfaces are hardened steel, which matters for long-term durability where the parts actually wear against each other.
The pull weight on this variant is set at 3 pounds — light enough to reward a deliberate hold without requiring the kind of careful handling that a very light bench trigger demands in the field. That balance makes it a practical choice for hunters who want precision without a trigger that penalizes them in cold weather or awkward positions. The curved bow geometry gives a predictable, consistent finger placement, which contributes directly to shot-to-shot consistency.
Installation is a direct swap: the unit fits into the existing Howa 1500 trigger pocket and includes a trigger-blocking side safety that replaces the factory safety, so you retain active mechanical safing without adding any secondary hardware. No bedding, no fitting, no modifications to the action required. The black finish is consistent with the original product designation from Timney and holds up to normal handling without special maintenance.





