The link below is to a parts diagram for the M700. Before starting these adjustments be ABSOLUTELY sure there are no rounds in the rifle! To adjust the trigger, remove the barreled action from the stock and look at the trigger assembly. Note the screws 57, 59, and 65. They may be locked down with nuts or just with a little dab of plastic, these need to be loosened or removed in the case of the plastic. The screw in the front of the housing on the bottom(No.57) has a spring captive inside. Turning this screw will alter the tension on this spring which in turn applies pressure to the trigger. It may be reduced to about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds pressure(to sear release). Less may create a dangerous situation, don't. If the spring can't be taken below 3 1/2 to 4 pounds it may be necessary to replace the spring, I would reccomend taking the rifle to a qualified smith. The screw at the top of the housing in the front(No.65) is the trigger stop screw. Turning the screw 'IN'(clockwise) will limit(reduce) the motion of the trigger. Turn this screw in(clockwise) until the trigger will NOT release the striker. Then, while keeping pressure on the trigger blade, slowly turn the screw OUT(counterclockwise) until the striker falls. Give the scfrew about 1/8 to 1/4 turn further to provide certain clearance for the trigger. The screw at the rear of the housing is the sear engagement screw. It's adjustment alters the amount the trigger sear and the striker sear engage one another(thru part No.58, the trigger connector). Altering this without a bit of knowledge can be dangerous and I advise against it. Still clockwise will increase the engagement of the sear surfaces, counter clockwise will decrease.. To be safe on a hunting rifle the trigger must be tested and be able to withstand bouncing the butt of the rifle on a carpeted floor, hard, without dropping the striker. Likewise operating the bolt hard and quick should NOT cause the striker to fall. If these adjustments were locked with a nut they MUST be relocked after adjustment. If they were locked with a dab of plastic it may be replaced with a dab of LockTite(allowed to dry fully). In practice adjust the trigger tension screw(57) first, the overtravel screw(65) last. If the engagement screw is adjusted at all and I still advise against it, it should be done last.. Be very cautious and test carefully, your life and the lives of those around you may be literally in your hands!!! I clean the trigger assembly with carb cleaner and lube with a dryfilm lubricant, before starting a trigger adjustment. Leave no oils, greases or waxes in this mechaism as they attract the debris which can cause a trajedy... A bit of graphite is acceptable. The trigger should be thoroughlky tested and be able to withstand the trigger being pulled HARD with the safety engaged and when the safety is removed the striker MUST NOT FALL. If the trigger fails even once and you are unsure of why take the rifle to a pro... Please note- A rifle is by it's nature a dangerous mechanism and altering the trigger pull can produce dangerous situations if done incorrectly. Also Remington triggers have failed in the past when not kept clean, not properly adjusted or damaged... Be careful and if there is any doubt, take it to a pro... Good luck!!! from the gunnut69
http://www.urban-armory.com/diagrams/rem700.htm
