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Jan 7, 2016 10:12:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 10:12:07 GMT -5
I'd like to learn how to polish a Remington 700 trigger, Jeff could you make a video on polishing a Remington 700 trigger or anyone else who knows. I've looked and can't find any videos on polishing a Remington 700 trigger. There are a few on ar triggers but nothing on the 700 trigger. I have an idea but would like something more than an idea.
I bought a spring that is suppose to help with bring trigger pull down on the 700 trigger but would also like to polish the trigger.
I could buy a timney or rifle basix but want to learn something new.
Thanks
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Post by Richard on Jan 7, 2016 12:56:57 GMT -5
Messing with triggers can be a ticklish thing. If you basically take the two contact surfaces and use a very fine stone with oil, you can create a somewhat smoother/polished surface and still be safe. Once you change the profile, you are looking for trouble. I have found that by just backing off the lower of the two screws on the front of your 700 trigger...........maybe 3/4 turn or thereabouts, you can drop the perceived pull (lbs.) from around 5 down to about 2 1/2 lbs. With this setting, I can bounce the butt of the rifle on the ground with no trigger malfunction. Realistically, you are best off to go with an aftermarket version. Jewel if money is no option but there are others that will serve equally as well. It kind of all depends on whether you are a bench shooter or a hunter?
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Post by Hank on Jan 7, 2016 19:02:45 GMT -5
As much as I'd like to make a video of how to adjust the trigger I will have to pass on this one.. You can make a few adjustments with the screws and get down to the 2.5-3 pound range. Any less than that you really should buy an aftermarket trigger..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 20:01:16 GMT -5
As much as I'd like to make a video of how to adjust the trigger I will have to pass on this one.. You can make a few adjustments with the screws and get down to the 2.5-3 pound range. Any less than that you really should buy an aftermarket trigger.. It's okay I understand, was thinking about liability and was thinking that probably why you can't find one on the 700 trigger. I just have a x-mark pro trigger not being used and was going to tinker with it.  |
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Post by hillbill on Jan 7, 2016 20:27:29 GMT -5
there are videos out there explaining how to adjust the factory 700 trigger, there are also spring kits for the factory trigger, I know Ernie the gunsmith sells them because I have used them. I can say this, a properly tuned factory trigger is very close to the Timney, Rifle Basix etc If you don't go below 2 lbs, go lower and the factory is NO WAY SAFE.
Ernie sells a spring kit for the X-mark pro as well
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jan 7, 2016 20:36:41 GMT -5
My son got pretty good at doing the H&R triggers and even a little on the 870 trigger. Polishing and working. But H&R NewEngland cautioned him that their trigger mating surfaces were only surface hardened and if you went through that surface the trigger mechanism would wear very fast and become unreliable and dangerous. Things to think about
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Post by hillbill on Jan 7, 2016 21:02:44 GMT -5
Triggers are like everything else, it takes practice. problem is practicing on a trigger can be a dangerous proposition so proceed with extreme caution. when testing triggers I drop the butt on the floor and smack the barrel crown (protected) with a large rubber mallet to make sure it will not fire, also pull the trigger, release and then move the safety to fire numerous times to make sure the sear has enough engagement. you might check it 20 times before it fires unexpectedly.
Triggers done wrong are like a woman with a bad temper, you just cant trust them..
As Jeff said, most just need to replace with an aftermarket if you desire a light pull..
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