Remington 7/700 trigger recall/repair?

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I acquired a rifle with this trigger, which had a recall years ago. The current manufacturer of the Remington 700 will not warranty the older guns. Can the XMP trigger be repaired or do I just need to replace it with an aftermarket trigger? Thanks
 
Could go with a Timney. Remington is using them on all Model 700s currently manufactured. Bought my 700 back in 84 and never had an issue. Stuck with the factory trigger myself but that's just me.
 
Here's some info...
Remington 700 Trigger Recall

I own a number of 700's, but none have the X-Mark trigger. On the older versions, it's important to allow a slight amount of overtravel (1/4 turn), not adjust the pull under 3.5#'s, and not mess with the sear engagement. It's also important to keep the trigger group clean. After making any adjustments, re-epoxy the screw heads to the housing (like the factory did).

Adhering to basic safety rules will prevent a disaster. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and don't load it until you're ready to use it.
 
I had a friend who loaded 300 Winchester magnum. He was checking to make sure all cartridges chambered correctly, when one discharged through his basement ceiling, passed through the kitchen, roof and exited the house. It is a real thing.
 
If it was me with concern.

Change the trigger out with reputable aftermarket,
the concern is in the rear view mirror, peace of mind.
 
I had a Remington 700 with the "problem trigger" and used it for several years with no worries or problems. The rifle was accurate and reliable. I have since given the rifle to a family member. Before that I had a Timney trigger installed in case the family member who now has the rifle ever had a problem.
 
While there have been random incidents with the factory Remington trigger, there's a massive lack of information about the circumstances. Mainly, did the owner futz with the trigger? Or, did they perform any maintenance on said item? Thirdly, as with any mechanical gadget, wear can happen to change the operation. Remember, there's millions of them out there without problems.

If you decide to replace it, what you use the rifle for can influence what you buy. A long time back I installed a Shilen trigger in my ground hog gun. But, I found I couldn't get it as heavy as I wanted it. I've since gone to Trigger Tech 2 stage triggers on my 700's, but my use may not be yours.

I installed a Timney on a rifle and found I wasn't thrilled with it's operation. They may have improved over decades.

ETA: per the linked recall notice, if your trigger has a ribbed surface on the trigger, it IS NOT recalled. Smooth surface IS recalled.
 
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"I had a friend who loaded 300 Winchester magnum. He was checking to make sure all cartridges chambered correctly, when one discharged through his basement ceiling, passed through the kitchen, roof and exited the house. It is a real thing."

Somehow it's always assumed that it can't be the persons fault. Never have understood that mindset.
 
The danger with the Remington trigger often resulted in someone "messing with it". You can Google Remington triggers and probably will fine "Remington Crisp" trigger. It's instruction s on how to lighten up the trigger. I had 2 700 HB in 22-250 and shot Prairie Dogs for several years. I put a Timney in one which I never liked and shot the other with stock trigger. The stock trigger was better, and never had a problem. I'd usually shoot around 350-500 round from each gu on a 3 day hunt.
 
I have six other 700’s but this .223 actually falls in the group with the recall trigger type. I have owned five other 700 and two Sportsman 78 models and never had an issue with the Walker design trigger. I will swap this out with a Timney or Rifle Basix trigger shortly. I don’t want a grandchild getting ahold of a possibly defective firearm. Thank you.
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don't like the factory trigger because you must disengage the safety, in order to cycle the bolt. Timney makes an excellent replacement that allows the safety to be continuously engaged, even while operating the action. And, the Timney is a better trigger than the original.
 
You can replace the safety with a Rifle Basix safety and eliminate the bolt lock. There's a market for the safeties that lock the bolt. I wouldn't mind having one in my parts box.
 
I own 6 700s in calibers from .223 to 8mm Rem Mag.

Only my '06 fell into the recall. It never gave me a problem, but when considering selling it to a relative, I asked my gunsmith (a close friend) if the recall was still supported. As an alternative he offered me a Timney at his cost and installed it free. He set it heavy, 3.5 lbs for a hunting rifle. It was FAR smoother & crisper than the factory trigger, so I kept the rifle.

Over the years that decision led to 5 more Timneys. I have handled 2 of the recent production 700s brought to the range by guests. The new trigger is built by Timney, but is NOT comparable to their drop in after market triggers.
 
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gfors said:
don't like the factory trigger because you must disengage the safety, in order to cycle the bolt. Timney makes an excellent replacement that allows the safety to be continuously engaged, even while operating the action. And, the Timney is a better trigger than the original.
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When handling bolt actions that lock up when the safety is engaged, eapecially the old ADLs without a hinged floor plate, it is possible to point the muzzle up and cycle rounds out of the magazine without closing the bolt.
 
ColbyBruce said:
I acquired a rifle with this trigger, which had a recall years ago. The current manufacturer of the Remington 700 will not warranty the older guns. Can the XMP trigger be repaired or do I just need to replace it with an aftermarket trigger? Thanks
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Do not trust the Remington trigger. Just have your qualified gunsmith install the Timney brand trigger of your choice.
 
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Without searching for it, I remember that there was a fairly simple test you could perform to determine if the factory trigger and safety on your 700 gun was safe or not. I did that test and found that my 700’s trigger/safety was OK, so I left it alone. But that was long ago and I do not remember exactly how the test was done. It is also possible to make a simple modification to the safety so that the bolt can be opened with the safety engaged. The original design was that engaging the safety locked the bolt closed and that was part of the safety problem, i.e., disengaging the safety with the bolt cocked and locked might cause an unintentional discharge if a cartridge was chambered. It was an easy modification, requiring only a Dremel Tool and a cutoff disc. I didn’t do that mod as my trigger passed the test.
 
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I’ve sold my last 700 but still have and regularly use Remington 600 and 660’s.

Years ago I remember checking them but didn’t remember what I did or the specific procedure.

Can anyone remind me how this applies for the 660 and 600?
 
ColbyBruce said:
I have six other 700’s but this .223 actually falls in the group with the recall trigger type. I have owned five other 700 and two Sportsman 78 models and never had an issue with the Walker design trigger. I will swap this out with a Timney or Rifle Basix trigger shortly. I don’t want a grandchild getting ahold of a possibly defective firearm. Thank you.
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Rifle basic has been my choice for years but today there options in weight range have increased greatly . Nice .
 
Bullet Bob said:
"I had a friend who loaded 300 Winchester magnum. He was checking to make sure all cartridges chambered correctly, when one discharged through his basement ceiling, passed through the kitchen, roof and exited the house. It is a real thing."

Somehow it's always assumed that it can't be the persons fault. Never have understood that mindset.
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The rifle was pointed up on a bench and the person was seated, working the bolt. He and the person with him, swore they never touched the trigger. Neighbor believed it was better to fix it than involve insurance.
 
DWalt said:
Without searching for it, I remember that there was a fairly simple test you could perform to determine if the factory trigger and safety on your 700 gun was safe or not. I did that test and found that my 700’s trigger/safety was OK, so I left it alone. But that was long ago and I do not remember exactly how the test was done. It is also possible to make a simple modification to the safety so that the bolt can be opened with the safety engaged. The original design was that engaging the safety locked the bolt closed and that was part of the safety problem, i.e., disengaging the safety with the bolt cocked and locked might cause an unintentional discharge if a cartridge was chambered. It was an easy modification, requiring only a Dremel Tool and a cutoff disc. I didn’t do that mod as my trigger passed the test.
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Thanks DWalt for clarification. Read that myself. Made changes to that bolt safety lock back around 83-84 I read. Bought my 700 in 84 which has that change to the bolt safety issue. Mine has been OK luckily.
 
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