trigger job on a Rem 700

[ckwatson]

I am thinking about doing some work on my Rem 700 trigger. I have found a few websites that talk about how to do it. I feel very comfortable doing the work my self. My question, has any one done this, did it work and what kind of weights where you getting.

My gun will be a target/hunting gun. I don't plan on winning any competitions with this gun. I have heard a rumor that some 700 will fire when flipping off the safety or when dropping the bolt. I am very safety conscious, and watch where my barrel is pointing but if I am out hunting I don't want it going off when getting ready to take a shot.

Thank for the input

 

[Danny1788]

depends on the rem trigger you have. but with that said get a nice heat gun not a blow dryer and heat up the screws first then get all the factory sealant out of the threads and unscrew them makes it very easy. then i stone the sear and the trigger for a nice sharp edge. the its all about adjusting the over travel and the weight plus the sear engaugement. Then its just about adjusting them. i am no expert so take this as you will. make sure to test slam fire with the saftey on and off to make sure its safe. I usually bang the hell out of the butt stock on the ground to make sure its safe. Holland sells a lighter trigger spring for the rem triggers i have used one before but have used the factory spring as well both work good.

 

[Dans40X]

If you need a You-Tube Video or written instructions to adjust a Remington pattern trigger group-
Seek Professional assistance.

Firing pin to sear hand-off timing will allow trigger pull weight variations of 3/4Lb or more depending on how the bolt is cycled-no matter who/what/when/where the trigger was adjusted.

Back lash between trigger shoe & connector is the primary cause of an accidental discharge on a std/pre 2006 OEM Remington trigger group.

Install a Jewell HVRTSBR-A 3 lever trigger group & follow instructions accordingly!!

 

[shortgrass]

If you need a You-Tube Video or written instructions to adjust a Remington pattern trigger group-
Seek Professional assistance.

Firing pin to sear hand-off timing will allow trigger pull weight variations of 3/4Lb or more depending on how the bolt is cycled-no matter who/what/when/where the trigger was adjusted.

Back lash between trigger shoe & connector is the primary cause of an accidental discharge on a std/pre 2006 OEM Remington trigger group.

Install a Jewell HVRTSBR-A 3 lever trigger group & follow instructions accordingly!!

+1 , here! Chit can that OEM POS if a 'better' trigger pull is desired.

 

[ckwatson]

Thanks for the replies. I have read some written instructions on how to do it. I don't think I agree with you that if I need to read how to do it I need to seek professional assistance. I have worked on guns and done trigger work on other firearms while working as a gunsmith helper. I am very comfortable working with firearms I just have not worked on a Remington trigger group. No disrespect but I doubt you just knew every thing you have ever done to a firearm. Im sure you had to do some reading and research.

I would still like to what kind of weights people where able to get safely. If I can not get down to a 3.5-4.5lb trigger pull I will look in switch to a Jewell or some other after market trigger.

Thank you

 

[butchlambert]

Kyle,
A Shilen is cheap compared to accidentally shooting someone or your own foot for that matter. I don't really think your reading comprehension is the issue. I have done several over the last 30 yrs or so. I have also had a couple of accidental discharges.
I am educated, know how to read, been in the auto repair business for over 40 yrs., and have had a machine shop for many years. I think too much of my fellow man to work on a Remington trigger. Listen to Dan.

 

[Bradsb]

Kyle,
I have tried to adjust all of my Remington triggers to the same pull weight with very little success. What I have found is that some triggers can be adjusted to 3lb and still be very safe. Others can become unsafe at anything under 4.5lb. And Dan and Butch are correct the pull weight of the trigger can change depending on how the bolt is cycled, how the safety is handled, or even temperature of the gun. They can go from safe to dangerous with very slight adjustments to any one of the adjustment screws. That is why everyone will tell you so seek professional help. If you still want to tackle your trigger just make sure safety is your first priority not pull weight.
The first trigger I ever adjusted was perfectly safe when I did the work on it but after a few years of dust and riding around in the pickup it decided to discharge through the floorboard while I was cycling the bolt to unload it. That will wake you up. I then cleaned and adjusted all of my triggers again.

 

[kgcoker]

I attended the Remington Factory school for LEO's. They stress - leave the trigger alone. I have had one or two to fire when pushing off the safety I had adjusted them in spite of knowing better. Pointed in a safe direction while shooting Pdogs. I now have Jewels in everything.

 

[amlevin]

Remington Triggers can be replaced with some really good triggers for not much money at all. I just replaced an X-Mark Pro trigger in one of their later rifles with a Timney. Night and day for $125 and no worries about a "self firing" firearm.