Rem 700 trigger adjustment ,,,,,

[romex2121]

just wanted to see if anyone out there has done there own trigger work on the Rem 700's im wanting to try it on my 30/06,, my plan is to pull the stock then clean the trigger mech. and then make my adjustments,, theres a link somewhere on this site that im gonna use as a how to,, it looks pretty straight forward but ive never done it before so any feed back would be a big help,,,,,,,,

 

[Richracer1]

I found a site a while back, but no longer have the addy. Do a seach on Yahoo for Remington 700 trigger adjustments. That's what I did initially.

 

[Guest]

I have done several. It's pretty straight forward if you understand how the trigger mechanism functions. That's the key. If you don't, you'll potentially create a dangerous trigger, worst case, or an inconsistent one, possibly. Neither of these is what you want to do. Be sure you test the living crap out of whatever adjustments you perform before you load the weapon. I think there's a post on here somewhere (search for trigger adjustment) that details my process of testing.

If you don't have a trigger pull gauge, get one before you start. I use the RCBS version with the little "marker" that stays at the highest reading. It works well. I know people who use the Lyman electronic and like it, too. If you don't have a gauge, you're not going to be able to get it consistent. I'll also suggest you get some soft but dense foam rubber, in a sheet about 1 foot square. That will protect your rifle from dings and such when you're whacking it in various manners to test the stability of the trigger. This is the single most important part of adjusting a trigger - testing. Seriously. Don't scrimp on this part. Your life (and those around you) is on the line here.

 

[JD338]

I have done several. It's pretty straight forward if you understand how the trigger mechanism functions. That's the key. If you don't, you'll potentially create a dangerous trigger, worst case, or an inconsistent one, possibly. Neither of these is what you want to do. Be sure you test the living crap out of whatever adjustments you perform before you load the weapon. I think there's a post on here somewhere (search for trigger adjustment) that details my process of testing.

Exactly!
Its pretty easy.

JD338

 

[rjm158]

Years ago I bought a book, Bolt Action Rifles 3rd Edition, by Frank de Haas, that outlines how to adjust the Remington 700's along with a whole herd of others. I also found it helpful in adjusting the old model Savages. It had good photos along with text instructions.

Ron

 

[1Shot]

It all depends on which trigger your rifle has. If it is the new triggers that they have been putting on the 700's the last 3 or 4 years they adjust differently and they do not have much adjustment. The old 700 trigger has adjustments for everything. Pull, over travel. and sear engagement. You need to have at least 10 thousands sear engagement to keep from having problems. You can see the sear engagement in the hole in the side of the trigger body. You can hold up a feeler gauge to compare how much engagement. I would not try to go much below 2 1/2 pounds pull. I ran into trouble once trying to get a really light 2 pound trigger. I set the trigger in the summer when it was warm and it was safe. When I went hunting in the winter after leaving my rifle in the truck over night in the cold the next morning when I went to load it she would not stay cocked. The metal had shrank just that much to keep it from allowing everything to engage properly. After you get your trigger set where it is safe and where you want it be sure and place a couple drops of fingernail polish on all your adjustment screws. This will keep them set but will allow you to remove easy and re-adjust if needed.

 

[FOTIS]

2 minute job! :lol:

 

[Mountain Goat]

It's a really easy job. The only real problem with most of the factory triggers is that when they get down below 4#'s or so, they tend to develop a bit of creep. Even with the sear engagement adjusted properly, too light a pull can result in an "accidental discharge" or not staying cocked at all. Be sure to test the adjustments by working the bolt rapidly several times. Also, smack the butt of the rifle against the floor. Do these with the action cocked and the safety in the "fire" position. Sometimes they will stay cocked when you close the bolt slowly but will not stay cocked when closed quickly and with more force.