Remington 700 Trigger pull

[BDH]

Try not to use a "fish" scale. They are a bit on the rough side for decent measurement. I've had an old RCBS spring guage for years that has worked great. It doesn't have to be fancy, just reliable. It's one of those tools you don't use often, but great when you can pull it out of a drawer when you need it.
Bruce

[killshot44]

Take the $ you'd spend on that trigger-pull scale and buy a Jewell trigger. Much better.

[Mojaveman]

Remington 700 triggers aren't the greatest but they work. I bought a CDL a few years ago and the trigger was set at about 5 pounds. The trigger is easily adjustable by only using the pull screw. I was able to set it at 3 pounds by using a deep sea fishing weight. If you are interested in putting a better trigger on yours try a Timney.

[shortround1]

Set your rifle down, shoot a hundred rounds or so through a glock. Go back to your remington and the trigger will be smooth as silk.

[spencerk]

Haha yeah i tried that with my dads hi point c9 and it actually helped. But the r700 seems a bit stiff still so while im laid up after my knee surgery tomorrow im going to do tye adjustments.

[send it_hit]

BTW is dry firing bad for your rifle? i have heard that it does and that it doesnt so i want to clear that up before i start going crazy with the trigger before i get snap caps.

what caliber is it? generally dry firing can (eventually) cause problems in rimfire, but doesn't matter to centerfire rifles.

[spencerk]

Its a .243 win short action