700 bdl trigger
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remingtonman_25_06
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If its the older style 700 they are a good trigger and easy to work on yourself. IF there newer, they are cheap and not as good, and harder to get a decent pull.
Snipers Hide has a good article with pictures. Just go to a search function and type in rem 700 trigger adjustment. Easy to do and takes no more then 30 minutes.
I"ve been able to get the older ones down to 2# and break like glass. Lot cheaper then a timney...
Snipers Hide has a good article with pictures. Just go to a search function and type in rem 700 trigger adjustment. Easy to do and takes no more then 30 minutes.
I"ve been able to get the older ones down to 2# and break like glass. Lot cheaper then a timney...
Powerstroke
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Agree with Remmy.....
I've attempted two of the new X-mark triggers and have yet to get one of the screws broke loose... I've given up on both and will be going aftermarket direction.
I've attempted two of the new X-mark triggers and have yet to get one of the screws broke loose... I've given up on both and will be going aftermarket direction.
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remingtonman_25_06
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I have a rem 700 ADL in .222 that is about an 85' and its very nice and easy to work with. I have it down to 1.75# and breaks very very nice.
I would definately spend the 30 minutes to save you $75.
I would definately spend the 30 minutes to save you $75.
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Hi, I have a CDL that is 3 years old and just had the trigger done.
It was the older style and I took it from just under 6lbs to 3lbs as soon as the weather breaks I let you know how it works.
If it still gives me grief I will be going with a Shilen as Timney does not make one for the lefty.
Blessings,
Dan
It was the older style and I took it from just under 6lbs to 3lbs as soon as the weather breaks I let you know how it works.
If it still gives me grief I will be going with a Shilen as Timney does not make one for the lefty.
Blessings,
Dan
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The old style trigger is easy to adjust.
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If you're handy, you can swap out the trigger spring with a new, lighter one from Brownell's for about $5 or so. They have a variety of weights, as I recall. Should make the old style 700 trigger pretty much perfect, if you can't get it that way already.
One little trick to try that's worked well for me over the years is a tiny bit of lubrication on the sear mating surfaces. I use a very thin lube, and only a tiny bit of it, on the tip of a toothpick. Touch the toothpick to the sear surfaces through the 'window' on the side of the trigger, and the thin lube will wick into the space between the two surfaces. Usually suffices to take out that last tiny bit of grit, and allows you to leave enough sear engagement to be safe and not have accidental discharges.
One little trick to try that's worked well for me over the years is a tiny bit of lubrication on the sear mating surfaces. I use a very thin lube, and only a tiny bit of it, on the tip of a toothpick. Touch the toothpick to the sear surfaces through the 'window' on the side of the trigger, and the thin lube will wick into the space between the two surfaces. Usually suffices to take out that last tiny bit of grit, and allows you to leave enough sear engagement to be safe and not have accidental discharges.
Got out to the range and we have to go back a few more times to get used to the new rifle ( just kidding) the reduced pull is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Will have to get used to it and I will be doing the same thing to each of my Remingtons.
Blessings,
Dan
Will have to get used to it and I will be doing the same thing to each of my Remingtons.
Blessings,
Dan
