Author Topic: The 338 ultra trigger pull (Read 585 times)

jro45 · « **on:** October 16, 2005, 03:34:27 AM »

My 338 RUM has a 9lb trigger pull while in the stock take it out of the stock and it has 4lb pull. I have checked for anything rubbing there is nothing rubbing. I thought about the screws being to tight so I backed out a turn or two, no difference. I will send it to Remington if I can't solve this.
Any Ideas?

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2005, 10:59:53 AM »

One thing to look for is maybe the stock is improperly inletted in the trigger area. If there is even the slightest pressure somewhere, it could cause some trigger problems. Are you sure there is no contact between the stock and the trigger where there shouldn't be? Being there could be some contact inside the stock, it might not be easily visible.

If it turns out to be the trigger, maybe consider having a custom trigger either from Timney or Rifle Basix installed. The trigger might have a problem when it is in the stock, or might be defective. I would think it better to try installing a new one. If the problem still persists, give the factory a call.

-Patriot

jro45 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2005, 06:58:01 AM »

I'll take it to this gunsmith I know maybe he can see something I can't see. Like what you said Patriot_1776. I can't see anything wrong my self,
but something has to be misalined.

jro45 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2005, 08:51:48 AM »

Well I took it to a gunsmith I know and he found the problem. It was like you said Patriot_1776 the action was binding from being missalined. He is going to bed the action and float the barrel for me.

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2005, 02:17:45 PM »

Glad to hear your problem was found and will soon be resolved. It will no doubt feel and shoot much better. :grin:

-Patriot

jro45 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2005, 06:13:59 AM »

Thanks Patriot_1776.