Do you adjust your trigger?

[tvc15]

I had good luck adjusting my .270 700, But I am struggling with my .243 700. Just can't seem to get it "crisp" Guess I will try again another day. Any tips???   TVC15

[charles p]

There are instructions somewhere on GBs forum and you can Google up some help by searching Remington Trigger.

[tvc15]

I had some progress. nice and crisp around 1.5 lbs. now just some play side to side. Recommendations?  TVC15

[tvc15]

Third time's a charm. Just had to regroup and make VERY slow adjustments.     TVC15

[The Gamemaster]

I use my guns for hunting purposes only and at 1.5 lbs, it would be down right dangerous to carry that rifle though the brush or thick woods.

Thank god that I only have Gamemasters and Model 870's..

[Graybeard]

I don't think the R700 trigger as it comes from the factory can be taken down to 1.5 pounds safely. That's why so many folks blame Remington for unintentional firing folks do things to the trigger that is unsafe and then blame Remington for their mistakes.

I don't know of a reputable smith in the world who would offer you a 1.5 pound pull with the factory trigger.

[beemanbeme]

What GB said +1. 
You can bring it to a nice crisp 3-3.5# but even if you could adjust it to 1.5#, that gives you no allowance for cold, wet fingers, excitment, gloves, or even an accidental drop or bump. 
Shooting your hunting buddy or yourself tends to ruin what might otherwise be a good day. 

[charles p]

I have several Remingtons with pull weights an ounce or two under 3lbs.  That is as light as I can reliably set the stock trigger.

Many years ago I was preparing to shoot a buck when my rifle fired prematurely.  I had on bulky gloves and when I put my finger through the trigger guard I must have bumped the trigger.  Needless to say the  deer and I were both surprised, but neither were harmed.  I never shoot with a gloved hand nor do I have triggers that are too light to be safe.

[nomosendero]

I set mine at 2 3/4 #, Sometimes 3#.

[30-06man]

I like 4lbs on hunting rifles and 3 on target guns to prevent accidental discharge.

[dave375hh]

I don't adjust Remington triggers to less than 3-3.5 lbs anymore. If I want a light trigger I replace the Rem. trigger with a Rifle Basics rated for what I want. The varmint model is rated as 8oz to 1.5#. I set mine to 1# and they are safe and consistant at +/- 1oz every time I checked. I couldn't bump, bang or wiggle them into firing untill I pull the triggers.

[Kentucky Shooter]

My lightest remington trigger is set at 3lbs, and some are closer to 3.5 to 4lbs. One thing to always check (with an empty gun) is to cycle the bolt to cock the action and with safety in fire position, rap the butt several times on a hard surface to see if it will snap. You may find your 1.5lb trigger will snap under such conditions and maybe not, I don't know. But that would be the first thing I would check. If in any doubt, I would reset that trigger back to at least 3 lbs just to be on the safe side.

[Lead Poison]

I don't think the R700 trigger as it comes from the factory can be taken down to 1.5 pounds safely. That's why so many folks blame Remington for unintentional firing folks do things to the trigger that is unsafe and then blame Remington for their mistakes.

I don't know of a reputable smith in the world who would offer you a 1.5 pound pull with the factory trigger.

Graybeard you're ABSOLUTELY right!

[safetysheriff]

i don't see where our original poster came back to reply to GB's warning about safety with his trigger.   i agree that with a trigger like he had, at 1 1/2#'s of pull weight, the rifle is Very UnSafe.   i can see how charles p got into trouble with his.    i've re-worked a number of model 700's, including some where i've replaced the factory spring with a wolff springs unit to get a decent adjustment that would also properly maintain sear engagement while checking the safe function of the rifle.   i still use an RCBS gauge with my buddy when we adjust them.   and i try to stay between 40 and 56 oz's with the adjustment.    that gives us a 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 # pullweight.    personally, i prefer a 3 pound plus weight of pull.   i just feel that much safer.   

GB' is right, in my opinion.   no decent 'smith would lighten a trigger that much on a factory model 700 unit.   and nobody in their right mind carries one that is unsafe.

take care, all,

ss'   

[tvc15]

Sorry, Holidays and everything. Yes I appreciate all the posts and I indeed adjusted the trigger to 2.5 lbs, This is mainly a paper shooter, but it will also be my back up deer rifle. I have learned over the years not to put your finger on the trigger until you are sure of yourself and the target.   Thanks again,      TVC15