Own a Remington 700 rifle or several other models? Important news.
Had one, a 30-06.
Never a problem.
GREAT rifle.
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
There is a website where you can check your serial number to see if your rifle has the bad trigger assembly. Easy to find on Google.
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
I've got 4 of them, 22-250, 223,7mm-08,308.😎👊🏼
Just what you need a rifle that could go of without pressing the trigger I hope you guys who have one get them checked before showing your kids/grandkids how to shoot.
sr71
Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land
What is a connecterless trigger?
Bob Smith wrote:
Just what you need a rifle that could go of without pressing the trigger I hope you guys who have one get them checked before showing your kids/grandkids how to shoot.
This was started by a woman who was unloading a rifle, had it pointed at her husband. Rifle went off killing him. Rule no. 1, never point any gun at anyone. I have tried getting mine to go off like that and they won't. Taught my Son and Three Grandsons how to shoot and handily guns safely. People always find a way to screw up---Wahhhhhhhhh.
sb
Loc: Florida's East Coast
Robert Graybeal wrote:
Had one, a 30-06.
Never a problem.
GREAT rifle.
The problem with this model is that it would be a great rifle - until it spontaneously fired without anyone touching the trigger - occasionally injuring or killing someone. Glad they are dealing with the problem.
This is old news...but I agree..important.
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Have seen a lot of these triggers that were on very shakey ground, and almost every one had been tampered with by someone ignorant of the design parameters. Sadly a few were adjusted by "qualified" gunsmiths. The problem might never have occurred if Remington had done a little better job communicating with the purchasers and/or made a few very minor changes at the factory. A serious blight on an otherwise outstanding firearm.
sb wrote:
The problem with this model is that it would be a great rifle - until it spontaneously fired without anyone touching the trigger - occasionally injuring or killing someone. Glad they are dealing with the problem.
I have an older model in 6mm Rem. It has gone off twice when I closed the bolt on a new round. The gun was fortunately pointed down range. I haven't shot it in many years. It's a VERY accurate gun. I have a 36 power scope on it for long range shooting.
foathog wrote:
I have an older model in 6mm Rem. It has gone off twice when I closed the bolt on a new round. The gun was fortunately pointed down range. I haven't shot it in many years. It's a VERY accurate gun. I have a 36 power scope on it for long range shooting.
The early models have a bolt block lever on the pivoting safety which prevents one from putting it in the "safe" position before opening or closing the bolt. This was eliminated years ago. This helped, but was far from a cure-all.
Just keep in mind that any perceptible oil or grease on the trigger is too much and over time will collect crud that can keep it from performing as intented. Lighter fluid works great for degreasing them.
If the screws have been tampered with get it to someone(or the factory) who understands triggers beyond an elementary level.
I put a Timmey trigger in mine, years ago. No reason other than, I like a good feeling trigger, and it's adjustable.
Never heard of 700's firing on their own, until just now? Have had three, through the years, none that I know of, have ever fired themselves.
foathog wrote:
I have an older model in 6mm Rem. It has gone off twice when I closed the bolt on a new round. The gun was fortunately pointed down range. I haven't shot it in many years. It's a VERY accurate gun. I have a 36 power scope on it for long range shooting.
As a firearms safety instructor I find it odd that you seem to have taken no steps to have that dangerous problem fixed. I would imagine Remington would be happy to repair it at no charge. There are probably Remington factory repair stations near you.
Dennis
When this problem came to light a few years ago I put Timney triggers in all my remingtons. They are allot safer and I've never regretted doing it.I hope this costs them plenty. They did just like the car makers. Cost of law suits vs cost to repair they chose the cheaper way and I hope they pay dearly for their decision.
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