Remington 700 Trigger recall

CatShooter

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Apparently there is a problem with the sealant used to seal the adjustment screws in some of the X-Mark Pro triggers (to much applied and some ran into the trigger), which makes it "unsafe".

Rem will give you a fee box and do the work..

Go here:

http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and-...t%20Recall.aspx


My 264 WM Sendero is on their list. Other than the BS about the sky falling the next time I fire it, (it hasn't fallen yet, and I have fired it a bunch)... I did fill in the form and Remington will send me the box. I will not send it to Remington - but I ALWAYS need more shipping boxes, so that is good.

But in the past, Remington has a pattern of sending repair work to small mom&pop gun shops - so you send it to Ilion, NY, and get it back from "Ferdie's Ol' Gunshoppe and Lawn Mower Parts", in East Swamp Gas, MO.

I will do it myself.

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Instructions for those that have rifle workin' skills.

Clear the action.
MAKE THE RIFLE SAFE.
REMOVE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY FROM THE ACTION.
REMOVE THE ACTION FROM THE STOCK.
2ea 1/4-28tpi 5/32" Allen head trigger guard screws for BDL's.
2ea 1/4-28tpi & 1ea #8 w/ 3/32" Allen head trigger guard screws for ADL's
1ea 1/4-28 & 1ea #8 Allen head trigger guard screws for a Model Seven.

Inspect the OVER-TRAVEL Allen head adjustment screw (front/top of housing) to verify no excess sealer was installed during factory assembly.
If excess is present-
With a Q tip saturated w/ ACETONE.
Remove excess (CLEAR) sealer/lawyer proofing from over-travel screw area.

If in doubt, flush the trigger group from the top side with Acetone, and allow gravity to finish the task.
Reseal Over-travel (front/top)
Reseal Pull Weight (front/bottom)
Reseal Sear Engagement (rear/bottom)

DO NOT attempt to pry the cir-clip off of the lower bolt release/trigger pivot pin w/o proper tooling.
 
Thanks for the heads up....but, Quote:"Ferdie's Ol' Gunshoppe and Lawn Mower Parts", in East Swamp Gas, MO...Easy on Ol Ferdie,,,he's really a nice guy and East Swamp Gas, MO is a pretty place in a nostalgic sort of way...
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They can use the tax revenue...
 
I was in a lgs yesterday, owner was on the phone with his remy rep talking a out this. It only affects a handful of guns. That handful is every one made for the last 6 years ot so, big hands
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If one can not disassemble, clean, and reassemble...reliably...a Rem 700 trigger, one should reevaluate their ownership. They're a simple design that is easy to work with. I am in no way a fan of the X-Mark Pro triggers, but they're just as easy as any other 'Walker Style" or the spin-off thereof.
 
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Originally Posted By: pahntr760If one can not disassemble, clean, and reassemble...reliably...a Rem 700 trigger, one should reevaluate their ownership. They're a simple design that is easy to work with. I am in no way a fan of the X-Mark Pro triggers, but they're just as easy as any other 'Walker Style" or the spin-off thereof.
 
Thank you Catshooter for posting this!!! I just bought a new 700 yesterday and it is on the recall list. I may just buy a trigger. I like 700's but this just makes me mad.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760If one can not disassemble, clean, and reassemble...reliably...a Rem 700 trigger, one should reevaluate their ownership. They're a simple design that is easy to work with. I am in no way a fan of the X-Mark Pro triggers, but they're just as easy as any other 'Walker Style" or the spin-off thereof.

Because I don't know how or want to take out my trigger housing and fix it, I should reevaluate my ownership?? How many people own cars but don't change their oil? Should they reevaluate ownership as well? I have two on the recall list, mine are getting shipped back while I reevaluate if I qualify to own them. Thanks for the very helpful post.

BTW Catshooter,
I appreciate you posting the procedures for those who choose to repair themselves. That was very helpful.
 
Originally Posted By: Troller1Originally Posted By: pahntr760If one can not disassemble, clean, and reassemble...reliably...a Rem 700 trigger, one should reevaluate their ownership. They're a simple design that is easy to work with. I am in no way a fan of the X-Mark Pro triggers, but they're just as easy as any other 'Walker Style" or the spin-off thereof.

How many people own cars but don't change their oil?
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Those are called women, we'll never understand them.


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Originally Posted By: Troller1Originally Posted By: pahntr760If one can not disassemble, clean, and reassemble...reliably...a Rem 700 trigger, one should reevaluate their ownership. They're a simple design that is easy to work with. I am in no way a fan of the X-Mark Pro triggers, but they're just as easy as any other 'Walker Style" or the spin-off thereof.

Because I don't know how or want to take out my trigger housing and fix it, I should reevaluate my ownership?? How many people own cars but don't change their oil? Should they reevaluate ownership as well? I have two on the recall list, mine are getting shipped back while I reevaluate if I qualify to own them. Thanks for the very helpful post.

BTW Catshooter,
I appreciate you posting the procedures for those who choose to repair themselves. That was very helpful.

Good post, Troller1. Not everyone is a rocket scientist like some people believe they are when they get behind their keyboard. And can or can't does not define an individual's ability or right to own something.

Remington had to recall these triggers when the situation became apparent or some major network would soon be marching out a battalion of unfortunate consumers who had shot themselves in their big toe as a result.

It's unfortunate for new owners, but in today's world where probably 2 out of 3 people carry a lawyer around in their back pocket for ready use, Remington had no choice but to recall them. Especially when you consider their past history and trigger issues.

For those who feel comfortable "fixing" their own triggers, its not a big deal. For others, maybe it is, but that doesn't make them any less of a person.
 
Maintenance of triggers is necessary for any rifle. You should know how to remove and disassemble the trigger. If you could, the recall is a moot point. They are literally looking for excess glue in the trigger housing.

I never said anything contrary to the right of ownership. Just simply this is something every gun owner should be able to easily evaluate and fix. It takes a punch and some time, not a rocket scientist.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760Maintenance of triggers is necessary for any rifle. You should know how to remove and disassemble the trigger. If you could, the recall is a moot point. They are literally looking for excess glue in the trigger housing.

I never said anything contrary to the right of ownership. Just simply this is something every gun owner should be able to easily evaluate and fix. It takes a punch and some time, not a rocket scientist.

"If one can not disassemble, clean, and reassemble...reliably...a Rem 700 trigger, one should reevaluate their ownership."

What did this imply then? Should they buy a sling shot?

Maintenance is what a good gunsmith can provide for some people who don't want to do it themselves if they have a concern.

 
You posted 'right'. I did not post anything to the contrary of rights. I implied one maybe should become more familiar with their firearms. That is all. But you can read it how ever you like.
 
After checking I have six on the list. I had already ordered two new triggers from the group buy for two of the ones recalled so I'm good there and will check the others myself or it just gives me a excuse to tell the wife I need to order some more new triggers.
 
Originally Posted By: willy1947 Thank you Catshooter for posting this!!! I just bought a new 700 yesterday and it is on the recall list. I may just buy a trigger. I like 700's but this just makes me mad.

Willy...

Don't get mad. Lookie, his is NOT like your rifle comin' out with 30 thou of headspace.

The ladies that do these triggers have IQ's just about room temperature, make minimum wage, and watch "Dancing with the Stats" for their main entertainment - the training they get for simple, menial jobs is minimal.

There is even an easier way to do it, and all you "non-HE-men"
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can do it without any tools.

Get a quart of acetone, and a small metal bucket, from Home Depot (or equivalent).
Get a can of computer compressed air (the dust off stuff for computers) from radio shack, or the hardware store.
Get can of "G-96" spray gun oil - the regular stuff, not the "silly-cone" stuff (Important!!)
Get a small nail polish - clear is OK, but pink works most best'est!


OK... Take the barreled action out of the stock, and take the scope off the rifle (leave the base on).

Now, OUTSIDE... pour the acetone in the metal bucket.

Put the receiver down into the acetone so the trigger is covered - let it stay there for 5 to 8 minutes.
After that, lift the receiver out and blow the acetone out with the canned air... all of it!
Then put it back in the bucket for another 5 to 8 minutes, and blow it dry.

Repeat for a third time.

When you have blown the trigger completely dry, put the gun aside and pour the acetone back in the can and put it away (or get rid of it - it is badd poopie!!)

Now, take the nail polish and dab the three adjustment screws - let it dry for ten minutes, and repeat as necessary. Let the final application dry for an hour.

Now, spray the crap out of the receiver, and the trigger with the G-96.

Now smell your rifle...

... and fall in love all over again.

Blow out the trigger so there is just the finest bit of oil on it.

Put it back together.

See, even a girl can do that
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Originally Posted By: pyscodogOK,OK, I got how to clean the trigger. How do I get it out of the stock?
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Use a hammer - if it doesn't work, use a bigger hammer!!

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Originally Posted By: CatShooterOriginally Posted By: pyscodogOK,OK, I got how to clean the trigger. How do I get it out of the stock?
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Use a hammer - if it doesn't work, use a bigger hammer!!

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Fire always works...
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