Remington 700 Recall - ** SOLUTION**

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rustywoodtc

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REMINGTON 700 RECALL SOLUTION
Instead of Factory wait time, why not send us your rifle and have it fixed in less than a week!

OPTIONS

RIFLE BASIX - REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM TRIGGER

OR

TIMNEY - REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM TRIGGER

Installed and Adjusted.
 
Definitely an option for folks who are worried about the issue and are looking to upgrade. Likely less of a wait considering that Gravel didn't find out about the recall until the general public did.
Can you quote some prices?
 
Trigger installed and adjusted
PRICE - $245.00

OPTIONS

RIFLE BASIX - REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM TRIGGER
OR

TIMNEY - REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM TRIGGER
We also have triggers in stock to purchase
PRICE - $195.00
 
wouldn't the cheaper solution be to just put the Remington up on the EE, sell it and then buy a Savage, then there is no wait time and you get a decent trigger out of the box :nest:
 
Here is a novel idea... one many knowledgeable shooters have been doing for many years... have the original 700 trigger checked over and reworked and adjusted to a safe light crisp pull for as little as $40 to $50... something many shops could do...
 
rustywoodtc said:
Trigger installed and adjusted
PRICE - $245.00

OPTIONS

RIFLE BASIX - REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM TRIGGER
OR

TIMNEY - REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM TRIGGER
We also have triggers in stock to purchase
PRICE - $195.00
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Wow, that's a generous offer.

Does that include tax and return shipping?
 
BrotherRockeye said:
or check it to see if it has "excess bonding agent" and decide from there...
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That's my solution. I examined the trigger carefully with a very bright focused light. There was nothing dripped in to the trigger housing, not even much slopped around the adjustment screws. Next I put in a snap cap and tried every possible combination of trigger, safety, bolt movement. I also tapped on the cocked action with a rubber mallet. Both with safety on and off. No accidental discharge. I'm satisfied.
 
Here is a novel idea... one many knowledgeable shooters have been doing for many years... have the original 700 trigger checked over and reworked and adjusted to a safe light crisp pull for as little as $40 to $50... something many shops could do...
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Absolutely .. BEST idea yet! When properly adjusted by someone with experience ... the standard Remington trigger is VERY good! Just like the rifle .. the raw material is there and only needs a little old fashioned craftsmanship to get the most out of it!!

There may be some stinkers out there (triggers) that cant be set up ... but before I would spring for a new one - I would pursue Guntechs recommendation .... I've tried Jewel and few Euro triggers and have Canjar (2 and 3 lever triggers) Anschutz and Timney ... and I cant honestly say that they come that much better for the average guy than a tuned factory Remington trigger (that is left alone once set-up)
 
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I've examined my trigger assembly as well, no access oil/grease. Everything is tightly together. Nothing is happening either when the bolt action is ready for firing or on safety.
 
x_timewarfare_x said:
I've examined my trigger assembly as well, no access oil/grease. Everything is tightly together. Nothing is happening either when the bolt action is ready for firing or on safety.
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excess grease/oil isn't the issue. From what I have read it is an excess of the glue used to secure the screws from moving. Too much and it gets into the mechanism resulting in the problem.
 
when buying used remington 700's in the near future will the triggers that have received the repair be marked to indicate that they have been approved ? or will we still have to call remington to check the serial number.

It would be nice if they marked or stamped the triggers that have already been looked at.
 
As far as I know the only triggers that are a problem are the ones that are not functioning correctly... unfortunately some shooters can't determine that.
 
How is this for a solution, who ever purchased a rifle that falls under the defective serial number, have there factory fault trigger removed and install a Timmney or other quality trigger. We then take the faulty trigger write the rifles serial number on them and send them back to Remington with a receip for some sort of credit? I am sure it would be cheaper for Remington as a posed to shipping and inspecting. Then Remington can then send all the faulty triggers back to some sweat shop to have them come back in a Airsoft toy?
 
I think it sounds more like someone is tired of paying top dollar for an item with poor quality control, certain parts on a rifle should have very strict measures taken before released to the public. There is certain areas in a rifle a manufacture can save money, a trigger mechanism and safety is not one of them.
 
You looking at the rifle trigger and deciding it's ok doesn't negate the fact that there is a safety recall in place. Neither does taking it to the gun smith. You might think its fine but if you sell the thing and some jack ass blows his buddy guts out with it what do you think he will say?

The safety recall is there to protect remmy's butt and because they came out and said there is a safety issue and your rifle is affected and should not be used until repaired by an authorized center you have to now cover your butt. That means following the procedure so you don't wind up holding the bag.

And for Pete's sake if you are selling one of these darn rifles you know is affected by the recall get the darn thing fixed first. If you sell it and are aware that it is affected by the recall and say nothing to the potential buyer, you are not being a good seller and it may come back to haunt you if something happens down the line.

Once you ignore the safety recall saying that you shouldn't fire your gun until fixed you bear full responsibility for what happens afterward.

Just my two cents.
 
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