Problem with Remington Model 7

[Nester]

Found myself a pretty Synthetic/Stainless Remington Model 7 BUT noticed something rather alarming when giving it an initial cleaning

If the safe is on and you recock the action and then move the safe to the off/fire position it fires the action

Is this normal? Can this be fixed? Do I have a dud on my hands?

 

[todbartell]

how light is the trigger on that sum#####!?
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[Slash5]

Try searching for a Remington recall. I believe I read something about that problem, led to a death or two.

Found it, http://www.remington.com/safety/safety_center/safety_modification_program/

However, it says the Model seven isn't affected.

 

[todbartell]

Model Seven has a similar trigger to the m700, and can be set so low that if you breathe on the rifle it will go off.

A rifle's trigger pull weight should not sacrifice its safety

I'd bet this M7 you have Nester doesnt have its factory trigger weight setting

 

['Boo]

Did you buy the rifle new or used??

 

[Nester]

Bought it 2nd hand...

How does one go about fixing this problem? Gunsmith or can I do it?

 

[todbartell]

you can do it

http://quarterbore.com/library/articles/rem700trigger.html


m700 trigger is same as m7 trigger

 

[Nester]

Kewl..

Thanks for the info Tod. I take back all those bad things I said about you and your necrophilia habit

 

['Boo]

Bought it 2nd hand...

How does one go about fixing this problem? Gunsmith or can I do it?

In that case I would guess that someone was playing with the sear adjustment trying to lighten the trigger pull. Take it to a good gunsmith and have him reset everything.

 

[todbartell]

ahhhh yes, I have no clue about the sear, I never touch that screw on any of my Rem triggers...

if you cant get it to safely engage/disengage the safety after making the trigger pull & overtravel heavier, then take it to a gunsmith like 'Boo said

 

['Boo]

Hey Tod!

BTW, How come you have that pretty avatar on this site but wanted to use that "other" one on HuntShoot? LoL Damn that was scary!

 

[todbartell]

wait till Monday midnight when he leaves for his bison hunt
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[guntech]

Bought it 2nd hand...

How does one go about fixing this problem? Gunsmith or can I do it?

If you have to ask I would recommend a gunsmith do it.

I am sure Rick at Alberta Tacticle Rifle in Calgary can help you. If not mail me the trigger assembly and I can fix it for you. Email me if interested.

 

[Nester]

If you have to ask I would recommend a gunsmith do it.

I am sure Rick at Alberta Tacticle Rifle in Calgary can help you. If not mail me the trigger assembly and I can fix it for you. Email me if interested.

Thanks for the heads up and offer to fix it. Going to take it too
D. Henry http://www.dhenrygunmakers.com/ as he's 20 minutes outside my door.

Won't do it myself as I would prefer a professional to fix it as it will be used by my kids.

Thanks everyone for your help once again