700 boom
- Thread starter Rangerz521
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If it has a walker trigger [pre-xmark pro] it probably is gummed up and needs a good cleaning.
Do Not oil these triggers!!
If there are any doubts about the unit, replace the trigger with any one of several sources of good aftermarket triggers.
Regards, Dave.
Do Not oil these triggers!!
If there are any doubts about the unit, replace the trigger with any one of several sources of good aftermarket triggers.
Regards, Dave.
If the trigger has not been "tweaked" by someone without knowledge of what to do then it is probably gummed up or has a piece of dirt lodged in the sear engagement surfaces. To clean, remove the stock and pour liberal amounts of lighter fluid into the trigger with a bit of air blown through (you can use canned air for computers for this) and as mentioned do not oil or use WD-40 WHICH IS EVEN WORSE. To test the trigger work the bolt smartly and the striker should not fall, then #### the bolt and put on the safety and pull the trigger then release the safety and rap the butt of the rifle smartly on a carpeted area, again the striker should not fall. If any of these tests fail or you are not confident take it to a gunsmith. By the way the only rifle I had that fired without pulling the trigger was a Browning A bolt that got some grit in the trigger that made it unsafe until cleaned.
Confiscate his screwdriver.
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Selling it knowing there is a problem could cost someone their life, so not the best plan I think.
If it shoots well why not just get it looked at by a professional? It could be something very minor.
Questions.
How old is the rifle? It could be 1 of the recalled rifles.
Has anyone monkeyed with the trigger? This is common and many guys really have no clue what they are doing when adjusting a trigger.
Best case you have a recall rifle and have to send it to Remington for a replacement trigger group.
Worst case you spend about $50.00 getting the trigger professionally set up and adjusted leaving you with a safe accurate rifle.
Absolute worst case you spend $200.00 on a high quality replacement trigger that is safe, nicer to shoot with and you have an upgraded accurate and safe rifle.
I wouldn't sell it, but if you do MAKE SURE you inform them of the reason you are selling it.
You said it is highly accurate, as has been said, as long as your friend has no other reasons for wanting to get rid of it I'd go get a good aftermarket trigger and forget about it!
FWIW I've got a Timney on my 700 .338-06 and it is set up near perfect for my tastes in a hunting rifle.
You said it is highly accurate, as has been said, as long as your friend has no other reasons for wanting to get rid of it I'd go get a good aftermarket trigger and forget about it!
FWIW I've got a Timney on my 700 .338-06 and it is set up near perfect for my tastes in a hunting rifle.
Questions...?
When actuated does the does the safety lock the bolt handle down? If it does, that trigger was recalled 30 years ago.
Has the trigger been adjusted after it left the factory?
When is the last time the trigger was serviced by a competent person?
I have 700 trigger failures brought in to my shop... none of them were the fault of Remington. Usually it was a poorly adjusted trigger and never cleaned...
When actuated does the does the safety lock the bolt handle down? If it does, that trigger was recalled 30 years ago.
Has the trigger been adjusted after it left the factory?
When is the last time the trigger was serviced by a competent person?
I have 700 trigger failures brought in to my shop... none of them were the fault of Remington. Usually it was a poorly adjusted trigger and never cleaned...
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Questions...?
When actuated does the does the safety lock the bolt handle down? If it does, that trigger was recalled 30 years ago.
Has the trigger been adjusted after it left the factory?
When is the last time the trigger was serviced by a competent person?
I have 700 trigger failures brought in to my shop... none of them were the fault of Remington. Usually it was a poorly adjusted trigger and never cleaned...
The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety
1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.
3. Don't rely on your gun's safety.
4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
5. Use proper ammunition.
6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.
7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.
9. Don't alter or modify your gun and have it serviced regularly.
10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.
3. Don't rely on your gun's safety.
4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
5. Use proper ammunition.
6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.
7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.
9. Don't alter or modify your gun and have it serviced regularly.
10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
