Brand New Custom Built Rifle, BIG Problem

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Postman

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The Heavy Tactical Rifle I ordered from HS Precision came in today.

I brought it home, unpacked it, attached the harris bipod, the Leupold bases, rings and scope. I was just about to bore sight it when I noticed something alarming.

With the safety off, the firing pin would drop almost every time I manipulated the bolt.

I'm 99% sure I know what the problem is. The trigger is of the Remington 700 design and the engagement screw needs to be backed out a tiny bit. The only troube is, even though I was told the trigger is completely adjustable, the owners manual states that any adjustments to the trigger must be made by HS Precision or an authorized gunsmith.

I would hate to void my warrenty, but I would also hate to have to ship the gun back to the factory.
 
Postman, I would call them and tell them asap, I would also let them know how dissapointed I am, that such a reputable firm would dare send a rifle out in this deadly condition.
I would tell them I wanted to send it to them air express, and they pick up the charges, both ways.....to and from.
And I would not take NO for an answer.
Ask, no demand to speak to Robbie Barkman,,,,,,,,let him know his response will see the light of day if not to your approval.......my .02's....
 
No argument with what Tshoes said.

However, being an adventurous soul, I guess I'd just start learning all about Remington triggers--which I'm already doing, on an ADL which has just a wee tad more creep than I like. So, it's screwingdriver time, when I get a round tuit.

Any manufacturer knows that 90% or 95% of buyers would mess up anything they tried to fix or adjust. Tort liability is why it sez, "See your gunsmith."

Be your own judge.

:), Art
 
AZ trooper,

I thought I had missed something? I was wondering when Robbie Barkman gave up Robar and started working at H.S. Precision?
 
Just back the creep screw out a little and you'll be good to go. They won't void your warranty unless you kill somebody, or unless something that you do causes the malfunction. You also might have to slightly increase the pull weight. When you finish, put a little blue Loctite on the screws. I've adjusted dozens of Rem. triggers. It's really simple, as I'm sure that you know.
 
When working on any trigger, be sure you have sear reset. To test this, cock the gun in the normal manner and put the safety on. Pull the trigger. Take the safety off. If the hammer/striker falls, you have trouble.

This failure has gotten people killed when someone played with the trigger adjustment without knowing what he was doing.

(Yes, dammit, I know about not pointing a gun at anyone, but that is no reason not to know the basics before fooling around with triggers.)

Jim
 
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