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UPDATE: Gave it a clean, lube and adjust, works fine now. Thanks everyone.

Hi all - I'm wondering if this is something I can try to fix, or if it is beyond my pay grade. I'm an amateur tinkerer, and I know my limits. I'd appreciate any advice on what is happening with this rifle.

I just acquired a Remington 700 as part of a lot. I don't know anything about its history but it looks to be in great condition. When checking it over, I found this problem:

1. Close bolt
2. Switch safety on
3. Pull trigger, nothing happens (good)
4. Release trigger, nothing happens (good)
5. Switch safety off, the striker automatically releases without any contact with the trigger (bad)


I've never worked on this type of action before - Any advice is welcome, thanks in advance.
 
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If your rifle is part of the recall and If your trigger has been fixed there will be a single punch mark in the center of the bolt release button.

But judging by what you say, id say it IS covered by the recall but never fixed.

I contacted Gravel Agency about mine a few years ago when I bought a used 700 and wasn't sure. They assured me the recall was done and what to look for to confirm. They were also able to give me details of how my rifle came from the factory (mine was in an aftermarket stock w/ aftermarket mag kit so other than being a 700 and the caliber I didn't know much about it).
 
alpining said:
Hi all - I'm wondering if this is something I can try to fix, or if it is beyond my pay grade. I'm an amateur tinkerer, and I know my limits. I'd appreciate any advice on what is happening with this rifle.

I just acquired a Remington 700 as part of a lot. I don't know anything about its history but it looks to be in great condition. When checking it over, I found this problem:

1. Close bolt
2. Switch safety on
3. Pull trigger, nothing happens (good)
4. Release trigger, nothing happens (good)
5. Switch safety off, the striker automatically releases without any contact with the trigger (bad)


I've never worked on this type of action before - Any advice is welcome, thanks in advance.
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With this rifle with the safety on and pulling the trigger actually released the firing pin from the trigger sear and it is now being held back by the safety... so when you release the safety it fires...

Take it to a gunsmith familiar with Remington 700's and the recalls or contact a Remington repair depot ...there was a recall specifically for this problem. Incorrect parts... a batch got by quality control... There is also the possibility someone has adjusted the trigger incorrectly. Don't monkey with it your self.
 
I'd clean the trigger first using lighter fluid and no other lubricants then check to see if the problem persists. You can then check to see if the rifle was on the recall list and if so get it fixed. Many trigger issues come from no maintenance or else somebody messing with the sear adjustment who don't know what they are doing.
 
First order would be to ascertain which trigger group is installed in the action.

An OEM Rem M.Walker design trigger group trigger lever will have longitudinal ribs/ridges in the lever.
The trigger group should have a bolt release lever & safety lever.
With 2 screws in front & 1 screw in rear of the housing which should be covered w/ clear fingernail polish.
(any other color or missing sealer indicates that BUBBA had a hand in an adjustment)

2006 to present "G" prefix to RR prefix serial numbered receivers.
An OEM Rem X Mark trigger group trigger lever will have a smooth face lever.
The trigger group should have a bolt release lever & safety of which will have a safety bell crank on the exterior RH side of the housing.
With 2 allen head screws in front & 1 allen head screw in rear of housing which should be covered w/ clear fingernail polish.
Recalled trigger groups will have a center punch mark in the center of the bolt release lever tab at the bottom of the trigger assy.

A Timney aftermarket trigger group will have an aluminum housing.

Make the rifle safe.
Remove the bolt assy from the receiver.
Remove the barreled action from the stock.
Flush the trigger group w/ naptha/coleman fuel
Any brownish stains is dries oils & has to be removed.
IF,brown stains are evident in & around the trigger group of bolt stop-
Flush the trigger group & bolt stop assy w/ acetone or methyl ethyl keytone.
Repeat w/ naptha/coleman fuel.
Lightly blow dry w/ compressed air not to exceed 20psi.
When content assy is clean.
Apply 1 drop of Rem oil between the bolt release lever & the LH trigger group housing.
install the barreled action back into the stock.
Remove the firing pin assy from the bolt body
Flush the f-pin assy w/ naptha/coleman fuel
Apply a couple drops of Rem oil to the firing pin spring
reassemble the bolt assy
Insert
Op's check

IF the issue persists-SEEK a Professional to properly adjust said trigger group..>CORRECTLY
 
One can either fix the factory trigger (easily done), or replace it with an aftermarket trigger (also easily done).
 
Three options come to mind, all of which are well within the abilities of the average Joe:

1) Send it in for the recall work,
2) Adjust the sear for proper engagement, or
3) (and this is the way I'd go) install a quality aftermarket trigger. The old stock Remington trigger is pretty lousy anyway.
 
alpining said:
Thanks everyone - Gave it a clean, lube and adjust, works fine now.
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That means the trigger was so gummed up with old congealed oil when the trigger was pulled and released with the safety on, on releasing the trigger was slow to re-engage the sear allowing it to fire when the safety was disengaged.
 
I have never seen G96 dry up and become gummy... been using it and recommending it for over 50 years... never a bad experience with it.
 
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