Adjusting the Remington 700 trigger

[Southpaw45]

Has anyone atempted to adjust the trigger on this rifle? How were the results? The directions are all over the web but if the trigger still feels not that good, Im not even going to atempt it and just get an aftermarket one like a Jewell and leave this one stock but they are like 200 bucks! I hear that its not a good trigger to adjust below 3 pounds. Mine is a 700PSS and the trigger pull is a awfull 7 1/2 pounds! I would like to get it to 2 or 2 1/2 pounds Thanks in advance for your input...

[wildcard]

The factory one can be adjusted down to 2.25 with no problems. If you're not inclined to do it, I suggest you buy a Timney which feels like a nice tuned trigger with a wider shoe. Jewell if you have the $$$ for it.

[duckman1]

I had a Timmney dropped in one and my other one adjusted, I like the Timney better. Well worth the expense.

[dfletcher]

Has anyone atempted to adjust the trigger on this rifle? How were the results? The directions are all over the web but if the trigger still feels not that good, Im not even going to atempt it and just get an aftermarket one like a Jewell and leave this one stock but they are like 200 bucks! I hear that its not a good trigger to adjust below 3 pounds. Mine is a 700PSS and the trigger pull is a awfull 7 1/2 pounds! I would like to get it to 2 or 2 1/2 pounds Thanks in advance for your input...

If you have the older trigger (not the "X" Trigger) it's a simple matter of clearing off the goop Remington uses to cover the screws then use the screw on the rear of the housing unit to adjust sear engagement and the screw on the bottom front of the housing unit to adjust trigger return spring pressure. Getting a good pull is the result of balancing the strength exerted by the rigger return spring with the amount of sear engagement.

Turning the sear engagement screw clockwise reduces sear engagement, turning the trigger spring screw clockwise increases return pressure. The quick & easy way is cock the bolt, turn the sear engagement screw clockwise until the bolt releases and then turn the screw back just a hair.

The screw on the top front of the housing unit adjusts overtravel, I find I generally dont bother with that one unless it's backed way out.

Fiddle with it, not much can go wrong just make sure the safety works properly and that the hammer bolt doesn't slip off cock when you work the bolt quickly - safety first, good trigger pull second.

Note: If you have the "X Trigger" the adjustments are the same, but the sear adjustment screw is loctited in place. Heat the area and fry the loctite, then the screw will turn.

[Southpaw45]

Just looked at it and its got three adjustments with a white sealant on top of them. Thanks again for the info guys. I think I will give it a try. I think later down the road, a replacement will be done....

[Trapper]

If you have a good screw driver set and a trigger pull gage it's an easy DIY project. If you can't find good diagrams and instructions PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send you a copy of the instructions for a 700 trigger job.

[38super]

Make sure you put some goop or paint on those adjustment screws, once cleaned they have a habit of moving and you may have a discharge on bolt closure.

[CamW]

Check this article out.

http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/RemingtonTriggers.asp

[Southpaw45]

Good info from my fellow Cal Gunners as always. Here is a good one I found on the web also.. >>>>>> http://quarterbore.com/library/artic...00trigger.html

[ar15barrels]

The new x mark triggers are not worth adjusting.
Something about the parts, maybe they are mim, but they don't hold an adjustment.
If you have an older trigger with a grooved trigger shoe, those can be made into really nice trigger with a spring swap, sear polishing and some adjusting.
I start by heating up the housing to break down all the threadlocker.
Then clean up all the threads, polish the sear on a diamond hone, replace the spring and put it all back together.
Use paint on top of the screws to lock the adjustments in place.

[SemperFly]

Fingernail polish or a little loctite works well for replacing the sealant once you've got it adjusted for the weight you want.

[Southpaw45]

Now what identifies an "X" trigger? My rifle is about 6 years old and it does have the grooves on the trigger shoe. The shoe does seem wider than most I have seen..

[ar15barrels]

Now what identifies an "X" trigger?

Smooth trigger face.
Narrower trigger shoe.
The very latest ones have a weight adjustment screw in the trigger shoe.

[Southpaw45]

UPDATE! I was able to succsessfully adjust the trigger. It was a real pain to get all that sealant out of the adjustment screws. Got it down to about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds according to my cheapo rcbs fish scale type trigger gauge. It was always a crisp trigger and it seemed to stay that way. It passed all the saftey checks. A complete replacement will be a little later down the road.

[Trapper]

Thanks for the update, glad the adjustment was a success.