Remington 700 trigger

I've had about 1/2 dozen 700s over the years and only had trigger trouble with one. As indicated by other posts, it was a situation where a prior owner did an adjustment and the sear would release when the bolt closed. The fix was simple and free, the end result was a 2- 3/4 lb. trigger that is crisp and safe.

That said, if I personally wanted a trigger pull much under 3 lb.s for my 700, I would ditch the factory assembly and replace it with one that is specifically designed to go light.
 
The problem with the "ones that are intentionally designed to go light" is that they will at times fire without the trigger being pulled. The big difference from a legal standpoint between a factory an an aftermarket trigger is liability. The factory has almost no wiggle room when something bad happens. The aftermarket companies can blame the failure on improper installation. I put in a lot of match triggers. Most of them come with warnings that in a roundabout way tell you can not trust the trigger you must rely on rules of gun safety.
 
Jewel's varmint class triggers have an advertised range of adjustment of 1.5b oz. to 3.5 lb.s. They come preset from the factory at 1lb., that's pretty darn light (by design) when compared to the typical 3.5 to 8 lb.factory triggers. I'm not persuaded that a $200.00 trigger preset at the factory to 1 lb. should be expected to discharge occasionally.
 
Old Scott, you ever read this?

"Jewell Triggers guarantees that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. In the event of any defect in materials or workmanship, Jewell Triggers' sole liability therefore shall be the repair or replacement of any such products that are defective in materials or workmanship, at the option of Jewell Triggers. The repair or replacement of any such products(s) shall be Jewell Triggers' sole responsibility. This warranty specifically excludes any and all consequential or accidental damages. No other warranties or liability whatsoever are either expressed or implied. If any such warranties shall be imposed by law notwithstanding this provision, then such warranties shall be the responsibility of Jewell Triggers' immediate buyer. By way of example, and not limitation, there shall be no warranties of merchantability, use of trade, or fitness for a particular purpose."

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Looks like pretty standard lawyer speak covering defects etc. I don't read that as pretty much saying any of their triggers could allow an accidental discharge at any time. I guess I'm just an optimist.
 
I lost count a long time ago of the times I have seen b.r. rifles discharge when the shooter closed the bolt. My favorite 100 yard rifle will discharge every time if you close the bolt hard. It will also fire about the time you feel your finger touch the trigger. Light weight comes at a price. I know how to "fix" the "problem" but I do not want to raise the pull weight ANY.
 
I will certainly concede that a "match" trigger with a pull weight measured in ounces rather than pounds would constitute what many could characterize as a hair trigger that could be tricky to rely on. My first post, however, was more along the lines of what I think is more in keeping with the op and that is hunting rifle with a factory trigger.

With that in mind I maintain that , Jewel for example, can design and build a trigger to replace a factory unit, that can adjust below 3 pounds, down to say 1 pound, and so long as it's free from defects in materials and workmanship, and not improperly installed, the rifle owner should be able to rely on it never to release until he puts his booger hook on it.
 
A branch could also trip a trigger with a 5 lb. pull if you're silly enough to go wading through brush with a round chambered and the safety off.

This is my last post on this thread as I feel we're getting to far off of the original topic. My apologies to the op for my part.
 
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