Remington 742 trigger
I just bought an older 742. I didn't expect much out of it but it turned out to be a decent shooter with my first group @ 1.5" with just a 4x scope and filthy bore. The trigger is TERRIBLE though. The pull is LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG and heavy. It was so long that on the first shot I thought it wouldn't fire. Anybody got some suggestions?
....I never met a gun I didn't like!
....I never met a gun I didn't like!
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Not trying to be funny here, but, get used to it. I have one that I inherited so would never sell, but sometimes the trigger feels as spongy as a piece of fruit.With practice, they will shoot. Good Luck.KC 0 -
These triggers can be improved in the same manner as a M1911 trigger. I stoned mine and reduced the depth of engagement. While no match for a Remington M700, Etc., it is much improved to "acceptable." Be careful reducing the depth of engagement so as not to make an unsafe trigger. 0 -
What does "stoning" mean? I take it to be some sort of honing like a knife blade but what's the process? 0 -
Be careful working on 742 triggers.They are closer to shotgun than rifle triggers. 0 -
Stoning is another word for honing with a stone! I have several different kinds and shapes of stones that are used for trigger work and the like.buddyb, I would say the M742 trigger group is nearly identical to M1100 shotgun trigger groups, except there is no lifter or bolt release. What that has to do with improving a M742 trigger, I do not know. Both the M742 and M1100 triggers can be improved the same way. I have applied the same techniques to shotgun triggers for use as scoped slug guns. It works there as well. 0 -
Hey Judge Colt,So what do I do?
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rrfnot trying to be a smart alic BUT if your not sure of what to do or not do in there might I suggest taking it in to a gunsmith for this work.Mistakes in there can not only cost you for new parts but you run the risk of accidental discharges if it's done wrong.your guardian angel 0 -
Tailgunner has a very good point. A mistake can make the gun unsafe so be careful if you attempt anything to do with the fire control systems on any firearm. I would suggest you seek professional help to smooth up the engagement surfaces and reduce the depth of engagement, and not try it yourself. 0 -
That was my point. I'd hate to shoot my buddy in the back accidently while hunting! So I guess it's not a matter of buying something like a Timney and installing it.
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No, unfortunately, no one has ever taken up the cause for this large, untapped market. However, my foggy memory has some images about replacement parts designed to improve these, but it is probably just the power of suggestion. 0 -
Hello, I don't know how, or what, you hunt but pointing the gun at my buddy's back is never an issue with me. "I'd hate to shoot my buddy in the back accidently while hunting!" THEN DON'T AIM AT HIM. DUH!
Michael
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You can get rid of most the creep by shimming the trigger forward. But then the safe will not work, so you have to alter the safe.
Sounds more difficult than it is. Do this to many 760's and a
few 742's.0
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