Remington 700 recall

[Alan]

I heard a blurb yesterday about a recall for all Remington 700's something about a faulty trigger. I will search for it, but was wondering if anyone could give me the quick scoop on this, is it true?

Thanks

 

[TexasBred]

Did find this.


http://xmprecall.remington.com/

 

[Bigfoot]

I've got a 700 bdl. Purchased in mid 80's. Think it goes back that far? Ashamed to say, it hasn't had 2 boxes of shells put through it. I wouldn't know if it's faiulty or not.

 

[dun]

I heard a blurb yesterday about a recall for all Remington 700's something about a faulty trigger. I will search for it, but was wondering if anyone could give me the quick scoop on this, is it true?

Thanks

Old news. That happened 2-3 years ago.

 

[Brute 23]

... Longer than that I think.

Don't think any thing was proven other than it could happen after having wear. Pretty sure it was voluntary on Remington's part.

Any thing can break or malfunction at any time. That is where the saying "treat every gun like it is loaded" comes from.

There are several really sad stories about Remington 700s. They all involve a gun be pointed in a direction it shouldn't have.

 

[True Grit Farms]

... Longer than that I think.

Don't think any thing was proven other than it could happen after having wear. Pretty sure it was voluntary on Remington's part.

Any thing can break or malfunction at any time. That is where the saying "treat every gun like it is loaded" comes from.

There are several really sad stories about Remington 700s. They all involve a gun be pointed in a direction it shouldn't have.

That's all true, but closing the bolt or taking the safety off should not make the rifle fire.

 

[Jogeephus]

I've heard this recently on the radio and the radio spot is paid for by Remington and they say there is nothing wrong with the triggers or the safety but anyone who feels uncomfortable with their rifle can send it to them and they will replace it at no charge.

There was a video a couple of years ago showing a guy's rifle going off in his hand when he closed the bolt but if you look close you can see his finger was where it shouldn't have been. If anyone's 700 would go off it would probably be mine because I made some pretty major adjustments to it.

 

[dun]

... Longer than that I think.

Don't think any thing was proven other than it could happen after having wear. Pretty sure it was voluntary on Remington's part.

Any thing can break or malfunction at any time. That is where the saying "treat every gun like it is loaded" comes from.

There are several really sad stories about Remington 700s. They all involve a gun be pointed in a direction it shouldn't have.

That's all true, but closing the bolt or taking the safety off should not make the rifle fire.

The first time my wife shot hers it fired when she took of the safety ( I think). Brand new rifle back in the early 70s. She's fired a ton of ammo through it since and it's never done it again. That's why the "I think" part is there.

 

[Alan]

Thanks for the help on this recall and for the link TB, my 700 is not one of the ones needing a new trigger. Like you Bigfoot I have maybe shot two or three boxes through this rifle, the older I get the more I enjoy a lighter recoil. Jo, the radio is were I heard of the recall also, but I tend to only half way listen to the radio while driving and ads not so much. But I have heard it twice since then, they must be making another push on the recall or a push with a secondary motive.... Like shopping at Remington's online store. When I finished checking the serial number I was offered a 20% discount at their store. Thanks again, Alan

 

[Brute 23]

... Longer than that I think.

Don't think any thing was proven other than it could happen after having wear. Pretty sure it was voluntary on Remington's part.

Any thing can break or malfunction at any time. That is where the saying "treat every gun like it is loaded" comes from.

There are several really sad stories about Remington 700s. They all involve a gun be pointed in a direction it shouldn't have.

That's all true, but closing the bolt or taking the safety off should not make the rifle fire.

I agree but there are plenty of other guns that can do it also. Look at the videos of shotguns going off when the chamber closes.

When you manufacture that many guns or ammo there will be defects. There is no way around that for any brand or model.... that we can probably afford.

 

[hillbilly beef man]

... Longer than that I think.

Don't think any thing was proven other than it could happen after having wear. Pretty sure it was voluntary on Remington's part.

Any thing can break or malfunction at any time. That is where the saying "treat every gun like it is loaded" comes from.

There are several really sad stories about Remington 700s. They all involve a gun be pointed in a direction it shouldn't have.

That's all true, but closing the bolt or taking the safety off should not make the rifle fire.

I had a .270 700 go off when I took the safety off after I got back to the truck. Luckily I had the muzzle pointed at the ground where it should have been so the only causality was a few goldenrods. I believe it was Hemingway who wrote "The most terrifying sound on a dangerous game hunt is a quiet click when you are are expecting the roar of a rifle." I would propose the inverse of this is a close second.

 

[lavacarancher]

... Longer than that I think.

Don't think any thing was proven other than it could happen after having wear. Pretty sure it was voluntary on Remington's part.

Any thing can break or malfunction at any time. That is where the saying "treat every gun like it is loaded" comes from.

There are several really sad stories about Remington 700s. They all involve a gun be pointed in a direction it shouldn't have.

That's all true, but closing the bolt or taking the safety off should not make the rifle fire.

Had first hand experience with this phenom but it was with a 742, not 700. Kid came into camp with a loaded gun which I took from him and unloaded. Next to last time the chamber closed the gun went off and shot thru the roof of the cabin. No one hurt but I DID have to change my drawers.

 

[jltrent]

Send you gun for the recall. You will get it back with a very tight trigger that is miserable, but it want go off.

 

[J&D Cattle]

I had a buddy lighten up the trigger on a 700 25-06. We took it down to the farm and saw several deer in the field. I scoped one and and turned back to my buddy to tell him to hold his ears. When I pushed the safety forward it went BOOM. Scared the $hit out of me.

 

[5S Cattle]

Just put you a jewel or a timney in there and you won't ever have to bother with it again. And you'll have a whole lot nicer trigger.

 

[Jogeephus]

Just put you a jewel or a timney in there and you won't ever have to bother with it again. And you'll have a whole lot nicer trigger.

Those are good triggers I agree but yesterday I took a 700 and adjusted the trigger and its pretty nice. Maybe not as good as a jewel or timney but its pretty sweet. Saved some money but of course I voided the warranty but I just can't use a rifle with a 7 lb pull or whatever it is they set it at the factory.

 

[True Grit Farms]

Usually when I mess with a rifles trigger it's time to buy a new trigger. Good rifle with a poor trigger isn't worth sighting in.

 

[Jogeephus]

Usually when I mess with a rifles trigger it's time to buy a new trigger. Good rifle with a poor trigger isn't worth sighting in.

Nothing wrong with the trigger itself. Just has to much lawyer in it. Can't see spending money on a new trigger when a couple turns with a screwdriver will have it righted.

 

[5S Cattle]

Just put you a jewel or a timney in there and you won't ever have to bother with it again. And you'll have a whole lot nicer trigger.

Those are good triggers I agree but yesterday I took a 700 and adjusted the trigger and its pretty nice. Maybe not as good as a jewel or timney but its pretty sweet. Saved some money but of course I voided the warranty but I just can't use a rifle with a 7 lb pull or whatever it is they set it at the factory.

I can't shoot em either. I have a "ranch rifle" my boss gave me to use, so I don't beat mine up. I always just use mine because I need a hammer to make the trigger go off on that thing.