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Rem 700 trigger adjustment?

ChetStafford
Is there any way to adjust the trigger on my 700?
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  • dcs shooters
    Yes, but it should be done by a certified gunsmith. The adjustments are sealed at the factory.
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  • mrbruce
    This should help you tune your 700 trigger.
    Use a real small screwdriver to remove the factory sealer on all 3 screws.
    When your finished with all the safety checks apply clear nail polish to the screw heads
    so they don't loosen.
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  • Nanate25
    If you loosen the weight of pull screw, do you have to make any other adjustments?
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  • dcs shooters
    Most of the time just the weight adjustment does it. DON'T put it under 3lbs. or you are asking for trouble [}:)]
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  • Nanate25
    Thanks Dick! How do I test the weight of pull on it? It does take a little effort. Just not as bad as off the shelf.
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  • dcs shooters
    You need a trigger pull guage or a set of weights that you can hang on the trigger.
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  • Nanate25
    hmm. I have a 3lb weight. I guess I'll try that. Thanks!
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  • Nanate25
    Well it'll hold a 2lb but the 3lb fires it. What do you think? Close enough? What would be the downside?
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  • mrbruce
    Downside is if you bump it really hard or drop it, it will go off, MAYBE !!!!
    Safety checks include-
    Safe on, pull trigger, take safe off and hope it don't fire !!!
    Safe off, wack it all over with a mallet, and hope it don't fire !!!
    Drop it on the floor with safe off and again, hope it don't fire!!!!!
    Generally much less than 3 pounds on a 700 Remington trigger is considered unsafe......
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  • Nanate25
    Thanks. I'll skip some of the check for now and go ahead and bump it up to 3 pounds at least. I'd rather be safe. Then I'll run the checks. I did slap it around pretty good the after adjusting it down but that was about the only check I did. I really appreciate the info.
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  • Grunt2
    Make sure and recheck it after you put in back on the stock. The new Remington triggers will vary depending on the amount of stock bolt torque.
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  • Nanate25
    I'll remember that. Thanks!
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  • jtmarine0831
    quote:When your finished with all the safety checks apply clear nail polish to the screw heads
    so they don't loosen.


    Nail polish is a must! Don't use any loctite! Even the weakest Loctite can be to much for the small screws found in trigger actions. And will cause stuck fastners and lots of headaches!
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