Rem700 X-Mark trigger??

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I picked up a Rem 700 ADL it was advertised as having the X Mark pro trigger.
I pull it out of the box and it has a xmark tag hanging off of the trigger gaurd.
The tag shows the trigger as adjustable,with a little tool to adjust a screw on the trigger. It just seems a lil funny that mine doesnt have a set screw or a tool!! Anyone else notice this ?? What's the deal did I get rooked?
Im happy with the trigger the way it is (nice , light & crisp), I am just wondering if there is some kind of mistake with there advertising or what.
 
Remington has two versions of the X-Mark trigger. The older version is adjustable by a certified gunsmith per Remington (not user adjustable). The newer version has a screw in the trigger for adjustment by the user. Some have claimed the trigger on the newer version has broken at the adjustment screw.

It is also possible your rifle does not have either version of the X-Mark trigger but an X-Mark tag was put on the trigger guard. Is this a new or used rifle?
 
I have an ADL with the x mark. Mine has the adjustment screw and the tool. But I didn't need to adjust it because it was already set at 3 lbs and had no creep.
 
What codyb1991 said. And if one broke at the set screw some gorilla was pulling the trigger a little harder then needed IMHO. It could be a brand new rifle but one that has been sitting in stock. The new triggers are adjustable. See attached pic.
 

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I'd also be VERY careful handling the rifle loaded. You might look into an aftermarket trigger. Take it to a Smith if you can't identify any problems with the trigger just to be safe.
 
The X-mark trigger is not adjustable - the X-mark PRO is adjustable.


It's cheaper for them to print 1 book for 10 different varieties of the same rifle than to print one specific for each one. The book will include the parts break downs of each of the guns that the book is included with and directions for all features of each gun as well. For example - mine also has a cable lock that gets put in (after removing the bolt) to keep it from being functional. The book includes directions for this as well as the on-bolt lock that is included with other models. They include all the same books and tags with all the variations. If the seller told you that you could adjust it yourself then I would talk to them about it.

Otherwise you'd have to have a gunsmith adjust it. Scratch that out - should be "Otherwise you can adjust it but it is probably best to have a gun smith adjust it". (that's what the book says anyway).
 
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Both Xmark models are adjustable.

The XmarkPro is externally adjustable for pull weight via a small screw on the exterior of the trigger.

The original XMark (which may be what the OP has) is adjustable for pull weight, sear engagement and overtravel when the stock is removed. The set screws are lacqured on, but can be easily removed with a dental pick/toothpick/paperclip and then adjusted.

I have the older model on my 2007(?) SPS-V.
 
Got the X-Mark Pro on my 700 back in the spring; unfortunately I think my trigger was a Wednesday trigger, because the full range of adjustment is only 4.5 to 3.5 lbs (3.5 lbs with the screw backed out all the way). I've heard (though I've never seen anyone's pull gauge) that some of these will successfully adjust down to 2 lbs. That could be a bunch of malarky though. I'm probably going with a Jewell or Timney after Christmas.
 
The captive spring in the trigger blade is not worth bothering with. I removed the adjusting grub screw altogether... the spring won't come out... it's captive. The adjuster inside is the one that gets results. I have mine set right at 2.5 Lbs and it is superb.

I'm convinced that the trigger spring is just there to keep Bubba from hurting himself.

To set mine I weighed out 2.5Lbs of BBs and put them in a light ZipLock bag which I attached to the trigger blade with fishing line. With the weight of the BB's on there I backed out the internal spring screw until it broke.

It's best to leave the sear engagement screw alone. There's a little hole you can look in to see/measure engagement.

-SS-

P.S. Anyone who breaks the trigger blade on one of these must be Bubba's brother or father (or both). It's pot metal for sure but more that strong enough for sporting use. If you had to break it in a hurry, I bet it would take some doing.
 
Maybe I'm just not in tune with my trigger, but why would you need a trigger pull lighter than 3.5 lbs? Does it make you a better shooter?
 
Ask the benchrest guys.
They run triggers in the ounces, rather than pounds.

All things considered, a lighter trigger is easier to pull without the trigger pull flaws of the shooter corrupting the POA.
It's a hardware solution to a software problem. But it's still a solution.
 
So my xmark can be adjusted like the older triggers if I desired to do so?
The trigger on my new ADL is good so I probably won't tinker on it.
I had a older ADL (pre x mark) that I adjusted down, it was great.
Very light and crisp.
I did the "saftey on and off bump test & bolt close test" until I felt comfortable with it.
.... And YES a lighter trigger pull= smaller groups for most!
It helps reduce your chances of "pulling" off the shot.
 
And YES a lighter trigger pull= smaller groups for most!
It helps reduce your chances of "pulling" off the shot.
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All things considered, a lighter trigger is easier to pull without the trigger pull flaws of the shooter corrupting the POA.
Click to expand...
It's a hardware solution to a software problem. But it's still a solution.
Click to expand...

So it makes the rifle easier to shoot then...
 
The captive spring in the trigger blade is not worth bothering with. I removed the adjusting grub screw altogether... the spring won't come out... it's captive. The adjuster inside is the one that gets results. I have mine set right at 2.5 Lbs and it is superb.

I'm convinced that the trigger spring is just there to keep Bubba from hurting himself.

To set mine I weighed out 2.5Lbs of BBs and put them in a light ZipLock bag which I attached to the trigger blade with fishing line. With the weight of the BB's on there I backed out the internal spring screw until it broke.

It's best to leave the sear engagement screw alone. There's a little hole you can look in to see/measure engagement.

-SS-

P.S. Anyone who breaks the trigger blade on one of these must be Bubba's brother or father (or both). It's pot metal for sure but more that strong enough for sporting use. If you had to break it in a hurry, I bet it would take some doing.
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I have to disagree.... at least somewhat. My X-MarkPro came set at 4.0 lbs. using my RCBS trigger pull gauge. I backed the screw out (leaving it in the trigger) and got it down to 3 lbs. which is what it says it goes down to. It did have an effect on my trigger but I know what you're saying with the other adjustment screw. That is the REAL one for big adjustments. I think the one in the trigger only lets you change it a little bit (or maybe on some nothing at all). Like you said.... Bubba can't hurt himself.
 
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