700 SPS trigger - sucks - are they all like this?

[ssv1761982]

A new shooter at work just got a left handed 700 SPS Varmint in .223. I couldn't pull the trigger. He showed me the instructions where it says the factory trigger is set at 3# or greater at the factory. It can be adjusted by the little allen screw in the trigger. I got out my trigger gauge and it was 6# 10 oz. We could not get it down to even 6# with the screw out so far it was ready to fall out. The adjustment screw did not make hardly any difference.

Is this the new 'normal'?

 

[jdh47]

The best fix is to get a good aftermarket trigger. Shilen and Timney are good plus there are many others.

Joe

 

[deadidarren]

A new shooter at work just got a left handed 700 SPS Varmint in .223. I couldn't pull the trigger. He showed me the instructions where it says the factory trigger is set at 3# or greater at the factory. It can be adjusted by the little allen screw in the trigger. I got out my trigger gauge and it was 6# 10 oz. We could not get it down to even 6# with the screw out so far it was ready to fall out. The adjustment screw did not make hardly any difference.

Is this the new 'normal'?

every one that i have tried is

 

[carlsbad]

Lawyers responding to irresponsible journalism has resulted in a trigger a heavy as a tank.

Lots of good aftermarket triggers out there in a variety of price ranges. It is an upgrade you will appreciate and really should be done to almost all rifles.

--Jerry

 

[ninehorses]

The spring that the screw depresses is stuck. If you take it to your gunsmith he will have to take it apart to fix it. While he has it apart, a little polishing will slick it up. It will then work like it is suppose to and be around 3 pounds. You might want to remove the screw completely as it will no longer be needed. The spring is too large to come out the hole.

 

[Shynloco]

I just bought one for my son. In live in CA so I am within the infamous 10 day waiting period before I can take her home. I did hold and feel the rifle at my Gunsmith/FFL's shop and noted the atrociously heavy trigger pull. SO I asked him to adjust it to a lighter trigger pull say, 2 - 3 lbs. My Smith called me today and said he had to call Remington because it wouldn't adjust down much. He called Remington and was told you can adjust screw #2, but adjusting the other or breaking the seal voids the warranty. My Smith suggested I break in the rifle and make sure she functions alright. THEN we'll try and readjust the standard trigger OR replace it. I believe we have the legal beagles to thanks for this mess. But it's nothing that can't be fixed...with a replacement trigger.

Alex

P.S. I'll pass along ninehorses comments.