REMINGTON MODEL 700 CLASSIC TRIGGER

[searsmann]

i have a remington 700 classic in 223 and was wondering what is the lowest pull that this trigger could be set too. i bought this gun at a gun show and it must of had a trigger job because i measured the trigger with a scale and it reads 2 pounds. i love the gun and use it for target and groundhogs shooting. i am thinking of buying a jewell trigger and installing it myself would it be worth it for 200 bucks or should i leave well enough alone. thankx for any input

[jhm]

searsman:  If I had a rifle with a 2lb. trigger I would leave well enough alone except to look at the trigger that is installed and see if it isnt a aftermarket trigger already, keep the $$$ for a furture purchase.   JIM

[gunnut69]

If this is Remington factory trigger I would surely check to be certain it was safe..  As a rule these triggers can't be adjusted below about 3 pounds and be safe.  With the Chamber empty!!! and the safety engaged, pull the trigger firmly, then remove the pressure and push the safety off.  If the striker drops that rifle is dangerous and the trigger muct be replaced.  Next take the safety off with the action cocked.  Bounce the rifle butt on the floor.  Hard enough to make some noise.  If the striker falls it is set too light to hold the weight of the trigger blade when accelerated to the velocity at which it impacted the floor.  The last test is quite simple.  With the action cocked cycle the bolt as fast as possible.  using the palm of your hand open and close the action quickly, throughing the bolt into battery as hard as possible.  The striker MUCT remain cocked.  Most will fail at LEAST one of these tests..  Also as an aside.. the Remington triggers use a design that makes them a bit more suseptable to failing due to gumming and lack of maintenance than a conventional propped sear design.  While thay work fine usually if taken to a low pull weight they are quite suseptible to accidental discharges.  Check to be certain it is in fact a Remington trigger.  If it is..test it and let us know the outcome..  I've never had one that scaled to less than 2 1/2 pounds and was safe!!  Good luck..

[searsmann]

jim: thankx for your reply i thought the trigger was a lot heavier than that because from what i heard remington sets them from the factory at 6 to 8 lbs.the guy i bought it from the gun show said it was only fired a couple of times at the range and traded it in. i will take your advice and save the money and maybe buy another rifle like a tikka ,,,,,,,,

[searsmann]

gunnut69:thankx for the info i will try all your test and let you know. i  tested the pull weight 3x and every time the scaled said 32ounces ..