Remington 700 Recall

[DDRH]

strange...i was able to check...i have the serrated/ribbed trigger on my 26" Rem 700P. so i should be ok, however, checking the serial number, Remington says my rifle is affected by the recall.

so Remington, which one is it?

[Spyder]

strange...i was able to check...i have the serrated/ribbed trigger on my 26" Rem 700P. so i should be ok, however, checking the serial number, Remington says my rifle is affected by the recall.

so Remington, which one is it?

If you took the time to read the recall info on the Remington page where you enter your serial number, this question would be answered for you.

[DDRH]

If you took the time to read the recall info on the Remington page where you enter your serial number, this question would be answered for you.

maybe I missed it, but where?

http://xmprecall.remington.com

doesn't say anything about 700P rifles should be OK

thanks!

[darksands]

I filled out the form, but I think I've decided to just upgrade the trigger. Not worth the time it will take and my 5R deserves a better trigger anyway, right?

My sentiments exactly. Put an order for a Timney trigger for my 5R this morning.

[Mayor McRifle]

Anyone going the Timney 510 route should move on it quickly. Midway and Brownells are now out of stock. I just ordered a 512 (nickel plated), but it was about $20 more than the 510.

[Merc1138]

maybe I missed it, but where?

http://xmprecall.remington.com

doesn't say anything about 700P rifles should be OK

thanks!

A 700 P is a 700. If your serial number is listed as affected, why would you think it isn't just because the specific model has a P at the end?

If you don't want to send it back to remington and wait who knows how long, then just buy a timney or some other aftermarket trigger.

[LBDamned]

A 700 P is a 700. If your serial number is listed as affected, why would you think it isn't just because the specific model has a P at the end?

If you don't want to send it back to remington and wait who knows how long, then just buy a timney or some other aftermarket trigger.

I think he's questioning the fact that Remington says:

"III. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
1) If the face of the trigger is ribbed (see Photo (1) below), your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall.
2) If the face of the trigger is smooth (see Photo (2) below), your rifle has an XMP trigger and IS subject to this recall – in which case you should immediately seek further assistance at xmprecall.remington.com or by calling 1-800-243-9700 (Prompt #3 then Prompt #1) Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

his is ribbed, but the serial shows as being part of the recall... I'd be confused too.

[Merc1138]

I think he's questioning the fact that Remington says:

"III. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
1) If the face of the trigger is ribbed (see Photo (1) below), your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall.

his is ribbed, but the serial shows as being part of the recall... I'd be confused too.

If that's the case, then odds are remington just used the entire SN range and is relying on the person to make the differentiation based on the trigger face, instead of actually using the SN check to determine which had the trigger and which didn't. So yeah, his would be in the clear then, but not necessarily just because his model has P on it(yes, that was intentional).

Either way, seems like a great reason to justify buying a new trigger to me.

[jpx0123]

After the 10 days, the DROS system through the CA DOJ has a "Deliver" button that has to be pressed before the state locks the firearm serial number to the person being DROSed. It isn't something that automatically happens after 10 days, it has to manually be done by the distributor when the purchaser of the firearm comes to pick up the gun. This is also why if you do not come in within 30 days of starting the DROS, the DROS is voided.

Before the 10 days has transpired or after the 30 days since the DROS began, the "Deliver" button is not even an option on the website and the distributor cannot legally release the firearm to you. Until the firearm is delivered, one doesn't legally own the firearm. Once it is delivered though, the firearm is legally owned by the individual, weather he paid for the firearm or not. The DROS system was updated this year that delivery of the firearm has to be done 10 days from the second the DROS is submitted. If you come in before the that time, once again, the "Deliver" button is unavailable until the appropriate time has passed.

thanks for clarifying. makes sense now.

strange...i was able to check...i have the serrated/ribbed trigger on my 26" Rem 700P. so i should be ok, however, checking the serial number, Remington says my rifle is affected by the recall.

so Remington, which one is it?

did you buy your rifle new? or 2nd hand market? if 2nd had maybe previous owner swapped out the trigger, but was purchased with a XMP trigger. then the serial number would register, and explain why you have a ribbed trigger that "should not be affected".

[TruWarierQB]

Dont trip about swapping your triggers. If you have had your 700 for a while and it works fine, no need to change your triggers. People need to relax and not make everything a panic buy.

[Mayor McRifle]

Dont trip about swapping your triggers. If you have had your 700 for a while and it works fine, no need to change your triggers. People need to relax and not make everything a panic buy.

Are you advocating that people should ignore the safety recall? Or just that people should ship their rifles back to Remington and be without them for an indefinite period of time rather than install a new (and arguably better) trigger themselves?

[roadglide2003]

@ mayormcrifle I too ordered a timney 512 for my VTR SS. Install looks very straightforward. I've played with the camp trigger adjustment and it's just not consistent in pull weight. The biggest issue of course is safety which I'm not willing to compromise. I could only imagine how many rifles will be sent back and how well will they be cared for once at their factory. Secondly being they will be catering to major distributors first I would only assume. My 2 cents.


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[Spyder]

strange...i was able to check...i have the serrated/ribbed trigger on my 26" Rem 700P. so i should be ok, however, checking the serial number, Remington says my rifle is affected by the recall.

so Remington, which one is it?

From Remington - "III. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
1) If the face of the trigger is ribbed (see Photo (1) below), your rifle does not have
an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall."

maybe I missed it, but where?

http://xmprecall.remington.com

doesn't say anything about 700P rifles should be OK

thanks!

That part that says "If the face of the trigger is ribbed, your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to the recall." seemed pretty clear to me.

I think he's questioning the fact that Remington says:

"III. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
1) If the face of the trigger is ribbed (see Photo (1) below), your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall.

his is ribbed, but the serial shows as being part of the recall... I'd be confused too.

Nothing to be confused about, when Remington states very clearly that if the trigger is ribbed, it is not part of the recall.

[DDRH]

did you buy your rifle new? or 2nd hand market? if 2nd had maybe previous owner swapped out the trigger, but was purchased with a XMP trigger. then the serial number would register, and explain why you have a ribbed trigger that "should not be affected".

Yes, the rifle was purhcased new. haven't had a chance to get mount or scope yet.

I think he's questioning the fact that Remington says:

"III. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
1) If the face of the trigger is ribbed (see Photo (1) below), your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall.

his is ribbed, but the serial shows as being part of the recall... I'd be confused too.

You are correct. I checked both links.

1st link talked about the serrated/ribbed Trigger.
2nd had the serial number check.


So...

If you took the time to read the recall info on the Remington page where you enter your serial number, this question would be answered for you.

If you read my POST again (#106) i did state i checked for the trigger, did i not?

From Remington - "III. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
1) If the face of the trigger is ribbed (see Photo (1) below), your rifle does not have
an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall."

That part that says "If the face of the trigger is ribbed, your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to the recall." seemed pretty clear to me.

Yes, it is clear, however, like i said, i tried the serial number check too, and it stated, i had to send my rifle in.
So now do you understand my confusion? seems like you didn't really read my post correctly, if you woulda taken the time to re-read it...maybe?

Anyway, i called Remington, and the Rep at first stated i had to send my rifle in. then i mentioned the trigger. then he checked again, and said i had a 40X, so i'm good to go. Then i ask why their website showed i had to send in the rifle...The Remington Rep, then said, they set it up like that so that people would call anyways to confirm and that it would cover their @$$ (liability-wise)

[russ69]

Just got off the phone with Remington. My query was about sending in the trigger group but not sending in the rifle. The phone operator had to put me on hold and ask a superior. She said no, we have to have the complete rifle for fitment and test fire. So I guess I'll just keep my Timney trigger in the rifle and stow the Remington MarkX Pro in a baggie with the recall notice.