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The wheels of repair
turn slowly... OK, maybe not the best title for this post, but it's early...
Way back in 2016 Remington had a campaign to replace the trigger groups on certain models of 700's built between certain years. Although I have several apparently only one qualified, and had the Walker Trigger group they wanted to replace with their 'Pro' group. So last night I get this email saying my turn has come up to have it replaced, and the option of sending it back to their factory repair in North Carolina, or taking it to an authorized repair station. Since the ARS is very close I'm gonna opt for the later. They're even sending a shipping box and told me to keep it if I don't need it. I just thought it was interesting that I get this notice that I'd completely forgot about, 2 1/2 years later.... :-) Anyone in the Sacto area get one?? PS: Cr@p!! Now I'm confused.. Another 4 emails hit the in box. And.... when I first filled out the claim there was an identifying feature on the correct trigger group to make sure they needed to be replaced. Something about the face of the trigger. Smooth or etched?? If I remember correctly all of my 700's were OK. So now they're sending me 5 boxes that I don't want or need... No wonder they filed for bankruptcy....
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Was this the X-Mark recall, or the one prior to that (I think I heard about a recall of earlier triggers)? My R700 had a post-recall X-Mark trigger when I bought it in 2015. It's been replaced with a Timney, and more recently a Jewell.
BTW, the post title got me to look... :-) |
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I have a Remington 700 in 300 BLK that was recalled due to the trigger. I sent it in and after several months I got the rifle back absolutely filthy. I’m talking it was covered in all kinds of grit and grime. First thing I did was give it a complete tear down to clean. That poor rifle must have been sitting exposed in a shop environment where there was grinding and dusty conditions. I took it out to the range and the first time I tested the safety it fired when the safety was moved off. After that I got a Timney and threw the POS Remington trigger in the trash.
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Yeah, I got the same two emails....not very clear except to say they would/will be replacing my entire receiver with an new serial number. No mention of how they plan to dros the gun afterwords. These dummies at Rem might just try to send "new" rifles to unsuspecting CA residence. The whole thing is just awesome.
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On the DROS. I sent a Model 7 back to the factory about 5 years ago for a new bolt, and they replaced the intire action/barrel with new, and with a new serial number. It was returned to my physical address. I never gave it a thought, but made a note of the old and the new in my log. You've got me thinking, and maybe need to do some more checking?? Looks like a question for the FFL Forum.... See what the guys think??
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I got as far as having Remington send me the "Boxes". Over the years, I have gotten to know the UPS driver that comes to my house. Not that I was seriously considering sending well over $3000.00 worth of firearms off in Cheesy Cardboard Boxes, but when he tells me its not a great idea..... The fact that the repairs had no realistic time frame, and that one of the rifles in question would have had to be stripped down to send it back, was the end of the conversation for me. As a side note....I realize the boxes that Remington sent, are very close to what the original boxes the rifles are shipped in from the factory are. The difference being when they come from the factory, I'm sure they are not shipped to a distributor as random 4ft long boxes. And as the UPS man pointed out....a blind man could figure out a gun was in that box. So in the event I ever find I do need a trigger, I will just buy a new one.
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It's not verys hard to strip a 700 and once the carrier has the package who is going to see it?
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Lynn Dragoman, Jr. Southwest Regional Director Unlimited Range Shooters Association (URSA) www.unlimitedrange.org Not a commercial business. URSA - Competition starts at 2000 yards! |
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I'm not worried about the trigger- not replacing them. If I do replace them, jewel or other trigger
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Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs) Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT (thanks to Jeff Cooper) |
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