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Own a Remington 700 rifle or several other models? Important news.
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Jun 27, 2015 18:16:41   #
Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles
 
Huge class action has been settled. Plaintiffs claim that the model 700 and several other Remingtons can fire without a definite trigger press. Refunds, refurbishment, vouchers available depending on model and age of the rifle.

Info here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/preliminary-approval-granted-to-proposed-settlement-by-remington-arms-company-300105305.html

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Jun 27, 2015 18:55:32   #
Robert Graybeal Loc: Myrtle Beach
 
Had one, a 30-06.
Never a problem.
GREAT rifle.

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Jun 27, 2015 19:09:45   #
geclevel Loc: Springville, Utah
 
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Huge class action has been settled. Plaintiffs claim that the model 700 and several other Remingtons can fire without a definite trigger press. Refunds, refurbishment, vouchers available depending on model and age of the rifle.

Info here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/preliminary-approval-granted-to-proposed-settlement-by-remington-arms-company-300105305.html


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.

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Jun 27, 2015 19:15:23   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Huge class action has been settled. Plaintiffs claim that the model 700 and several other Remingtons can fire without a definite trigger press. Refunds, refurbishment, vouchers available depending on model and age of the rifle.

Info here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/preliminary-approval-granted-to-proposed-settlement-by-remington-arms-company-300105305.html


I've got 4 of them, 22-250, 223,7mm-08,308.😎👊🏼

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Jun 28, 2015 05:51:54   #
Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin
 
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.

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Jun 28, 2015 06:41:23   #
sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land
 
What is a connecterless trigger?

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Jun 28, 2015 07:22:35   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
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.

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Jun 28, 2015 08:32:27   #
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.

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Jun 28, 2015 10:48:54   #
rpavich Loc: West Virginia
 
This is old news...but I agree..important.

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Jun 28, 2015 10:51:58   #
StrangerHart Loc: Whitetop, VA
 
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Huge class action has been settled. Plaintiffs claim that the model 700 and several other Remingtons can fire without a definite trigger press. Refunds, refurbishment, vouchers available depending on model and age of the rifle.

Info here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/preliminary-approval-granted-to-proposed-settlement-by-remington-arms-company-300105305.html


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.

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Jun 28, 2015 10:52:53   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
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.

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Jun 28, 2015 11:35:22   #
StrangerHart Loc: Whitetop, VA
 
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.

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Jun 28, 2015 11:52:37   #
Michael Hartley Loc: Deer Capital of Georgia
 
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.

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Jun 28, 2015 13:42:39   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
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

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Jun 28, 2015 14:46:22   #
farnsworth52 Loc: W. Pa.
 
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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