Modifying the trigger on a Rem 700

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I just bought a 700 VS this past weekend and it's a great rifle, except that the trigger is a little stiff. I'd like to get it down to 3lbs or so.

Has anyone done this themselves? Or would it be better
to take it to someone who knows exactly what that are doing?
(Instead of making educated guesses...)

Or does someone make a easily dropped in trigger?


I'd appreciate any opinions.
 
I just used the sniper country instructions to do my 700 .30-06. Mine was OK on the weight, but it had a lot of creep. Follow those instructions to the letter, be patient, be prepared to readjust several times to get it where you want it, and use a quality trigger pull gauge. Don't forget to do the "drop tests" and so forth, too. If you're the slightest bit mechanically inclined, you'll have no problems.

I got mine to 3 1/2 lb and no creep, and it's sweet.

BTW, there's a diagram with the sniper country instructions. You won't be able to see the mechanism the way the diagram shows, but don't sweat it. It's easy to visualize, and there's a little hole in the side plate where you can see the sear.
 
I have done it myself.

I have adjusted three 700 triggers in the last two years. All of them worked great! I don't have the instructions offhand, but it really is easy. I recently adjusted the trigger on my FFL dealers 700 PSS and he was so pleased that he gave me my recent gun purchase at cost!

So if a 23 year old teacher can adjust these triggers, anyone can. Just make sure to rap the gun very solidly on the ground after getting it adjusted. Forcefully close the bolt and open it several times. Manipulate the safety with some force. Really give it a good beating after you adjust it. You really want to make sure that it does not go off on you when you don't want it too. Of course do this testing with an empty chamber!

I just looked over the instructions that HK posted above and they are the ones. Just follow the directions and make sure you really test the gun after getting it to the pull you want. Good luck and check back with us if you have more questions. Be safe.
 
Adjusting that rear screw, to reduce creep, is where the problems of sear-engagement can arise--particularly about closing the bolt, engaging the safety, pulling on the trigger and then releasing the safety. THAT, *apparently* is when the AD problem arises. So, given the questions about the 700 safety: From family instruction, I've never trusted a safety on ANY rifle. With a round in the chamber, I leave the bolt-handle up until I'm ready to shoot.

The exception is when I'm walking-hunting, or when I know I'm the only guy in several thousand acres. Regardless, I'm always careful about where the business end of the dadgummed thing is pointing!

:), Art
 
In the days of the olde, Remington manuals would include instructions on how to adjust the trigger. Then, the lawyers came and Remington now withholds such information. Further, they can tell if someone plays with the trigger. This is not to discourage anyone, but just to caution them to use due care when making adjustments. Using a snap cap, test it to ensure that it's safe.
 
Thanks for the advice and the link.

I'm going to work on it over the weekend.

Does anyone have a link to the drop-in triggers?
(Just in case...)
 
hk_cqb,
Many many thanks! I have a Rem. 700 Mtn. 30-06. The trigger
is ok but needs to be lightened.
By the way; when new, it was single stage but now seems to have a very small amount of take-up and seems heavier than new. Any ideas why?
Thanks,
Bob
p.s. My Steyr has the best trigger on any rifle I've ever shot.
 
rmf -

The overtravel screw may have backed out which might explain why you feel that slight takeup. I've adjusted my Rem700 triggers down to 28 oz for bench competitions. But for tactical use, I like them between 2.75 - 3.00 lbs.

BTW, you're welcome.

Regards and good shooting.

Ken
 
The overtravel screw, by definition, has nothing to do with the amount of takeup. The creep screw, by definition, does. Probably needs the creep (rear) screw adjusted.
 
I have heard plenty about the Jewell triggers, but nothing on the Canjar.

Which is considered better out of the two.

Also, does anyone have the website for the Jewell triggers for the Remington 700?

Thanks,
Jim
 
Be advised

If you make any modifications on your Rem that are not within factory specs and you have to return the rifle for warranty repair, Remington will return the firearm to factory specs. They will not return the offending parts. If they are unable to reasonably return the rifle to specs, they will destroy it. They do this for liability reasons. I did not believe such BS until I actually saw it in one of the major gun rags and then called Rem customer service. If its in one of the gun rags, it just has to be true, right? LOL I am not trying to slander Rem rifles...they are 100% great firearms...just trying to save someone some aggravation.
 
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