Remington 700 and Model Seven Trigger Recall

My son has a 700 aac in 308 and he loves the trigger (yes its a recall unit), comparing it to the vanguard he had previous. We have shot 4 boxes thru it and not an issue. Are all aftermarket triggers 12 oz? I would be a bit worried using such a light trigger in the bush. Where do you look for the excess bonding agent?
 
I have had my rem 700 XCRII for around 2 years and put almost 120rds through it. I have never had an issue with it in the field or at the bench.

I will probably send it to Remington to fix, but after the spring bear season. I had better get it back before fall!!
 
Mine is affected also. Took a look at the factory trigger and although they mention excess bonding agent, which I assume is the clear paint like stuff on the screws, there really wasn't very much on mine. Is this what I'm supposed to be looking at? Either way I have tried every thing to get it to fire without touching the trigger and nada. Have never adjusted it as I liked the way it was directly from factory. I don't think I will be sending mine in but I might drop a timney in once the craze wears a bit.

What are you guys doing with yours?
 
You guys realize that aftermarket triggers are available in weights from 2 oz to 4.5 lbs.

With rifle basix you specify the pull weight you want with your order. No need to worry about going into the field with a 10 oz trigger.
 
For me, Remlington hasn't been on my radar since they stopped makin' the 788. The Big Green corporate
machine won't be gettin' any sales from me unless the get their s**t together and start building REAL rifles
again.:mad:
 
Remington trigger problem by Jimmydickens

This guy has a theory I would like to try except I already swapped mine out for a Timney.

Put a cocked 700 with the safety on in the freezer overnight then take off the safety see if it fires?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa0cNr2_fSE
 
I have hunted with mine in -20 and colder for days and not had a nd by switching the safety off. I'm sure many others can say the same. Would be interesting to find out if some did have an issue with it
 
BrotherRockeye said:
I inspected my one 700 that is a recall rifle.
It must have been a Wednesday made iron as there is no "excess bonding agent" on it, just a minor drool beneath the screw. I won't be sending it back because it works just fine.
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That is probably the case in 99% or more of the recalls... it's a recall induced by lawyers for Remington's protection. It sets off panic buttons for a few.
 
MartyT said:
I have hunted with mine in -20 and colder for days and not had a nd by switching the safety off. I'm sure many others can say the same. Would be interesting to find out if some did have an issue with it
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I started a thread almost three years ago here:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/533064-POS-Remington-rant

Many people in that thread said it must have been my fault by improperly adjusting the trigger. No matter how tight or loose I turned the adjustment screw it would occasionally fire when switched off safe.

I sent that Rifle in for warranty work, took 8 months and it came back with a new trigger group. I still own the rifle, serial# is affected by recall (big surprise) I'm putting a rifle basix in it.
 
Its going to be a long wait ...I contacted the Gravel agency last week and this is the reply I received .

This is a form we would like you to fill in. This is the beginning of the process. Once this form is filled out and returned , we will enter your info into the recall data base here. When we are ready to receive your gun or guns a box or boxes will be sent to you with all the stickers and info on how to ship your gun or guns. You will not incur any expense.. Please be aware that the prepaid box may not come to you for some time, we are aiming for October but this is a wish date for us NO PROMISES. Please be patient this process will take months because of the volume of guns.

So I bought a Timney and I am waiting for it to arrive , I don't feel like waiting till Christmas to get my rifle back . I wanted to upgrade the trigger someday anyhow and this justifies me spending the money on the upgrade .
 
My remington 700 the first round chambered by myself after buying new with my hand on the barrel the other on the bolt fired! This was a very bad situation with nobody hurt however scared the living crap out of me and a few valuable lessons learned! This happened several years ago and was my first gun purchase but was not new to firearms.

Since then it has never done it again as much as I have tried. I love this gun and the fact I have taken 3 deer down with it still remains my go to hunter, but will never trust it. This has also ingrained into my head why gun safety is so important!

I will never trust it period! and any other gun for that matter due to this incident.
 
Mine will not be going in for the recall. I've had the trigger apart and there is no problem with it. Functions perfectly, even if it had a problem I would just replace the trigger myself. For the record my late 2013 built rifle has zero quality control issues. It's a well built sps varmint chambered in .308 Win. Other than the pool noodle of a stock (which is now full length bedded and two aluminum rods and jb weld to stiffen the stock) is a fantastic rifle.
 
BigUglyMan said:
Too light for a hunting trigger, I agree. If anything I've always liked a hunting trigger to be a bit heavier. 4-5lbs for those times with numb fingers and adrenaline.
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I agree totally.

I am also of the opinion that one should never chamber a round until you see your target. ..
(Why? ... about 50 years ago, a branch pushed aside whipped back, hit the trigger and my rifle discharged .. leaving a hole in the ground 2 inches from my foot)
 
From what I have been reading here, I think I'm just going to put my scope back on my .223 Sps Tac and keep shooting it. could be a while before I see a Box from the big green. oh well. Maybe I'll order in a trigger group.
 
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