Recall: Remington 700 & Model 7

[Cocked & Locked]

off to a bad start...glad I removed the wood

I gave up on finding a replacement trigger that would work on a newer Model 7 CDL . I sent it in for the recall a couple of days ago...Wednesday the 21'st. I used the undamaged box mentioned in an earlier post.

I removed the wood stock, scope & rings as a unit, bottom metal, and front sight hood. I left the scope bases on the rifle. I wrapped the barreled action in bubble wrap and packed it up.

I called UPS and scheduled a pick up at home. I wasn't here when the UPS guy arrived but my wife was.

She said while walking to his truck he dropped the box on the concrete driveway. :banghead:

 

[bob4]

Well, I think most of you and a buddy of mine have talked me into Timney or Jewell if I can find one.

 

[Daemion]

I must admit, i have had no issues so far with my factory trigger on my remington 700 sps, though to be honest, it could be a bit more sensitive as it is currently set at 7 lbs (that's how it was when i got it from the dealer) and i would like to have it nearer to 3 lbs

 

[Cocked & Locked]

My Model 7 was received and logged into Remington's repair center on 6-1-14. Now I'll play the waiting game.

 

[CaptHank]

Mine was logged in on May 2, still waiting for an email with the return tracking number.

 

[texgunner]

Have 3 that are affected. I'm going the Timney route, never really liked the XMP trigger.

 

[bob4]

Have 3 that are affected. I'm going the Timney route, never really liked the XMP trigger.

Placed my order last night. Although the box for shipping made it intact.

 

[Mohave-Tec]

I got 3 letters from Remington today. One for each 700 I've owned though 2 I no longer have. I do have a second XMP trigger though.

 

[corsair_001]

Springfield's XDS recall started out like this one and yes they were overwhelmed. My pistol took 3.5 months to come back home and the trigger is terrible now. AND unfortunately I too have 2 rifles affected by this recall.

 

[CaptHank]

Just got a notice that my rifle was shipped today, will arrive on the 13th. It went away with a 2.5 lb. trigger, curious to see what it will be on its return.

 

[Mohave-Tec]

This is the first turnaround I've heard about. Good for you.

 

[bob4]

Just got a notice that my rifle was shipped today, will arrive on the 13th. It went away with a 2.5 lb. trigger, curious to see what it will be on its return.

When did you ship it out ?

 

[CaptHank]

They received it on May 2nd.

 

[omega5]

Ordered a Timney Trigger for my Remington VTR yesterday.
When I called Remington, was told it would not be back before
deer season and might be back by deer season 2015. Nope, not
for me. I gave up on Remington ammo a few years back and I
won't be buying any Remington products anytime soon after
this. Remington should have taken care of this in 2006. Instead,
they fought it for 8 years and didn't even try to resolve it, selling
millions of rifles that were potentially death traps.
No, I think I've had it with Remington. I love my VTR and I'll
fix it and keep it but I won't be sending it back for them to
"fix" 6 years after it was manufactured.
Dano

 

[CaptHank]

It's back.....

My 700 was returned today, with the "Trigger Update-XMP". It went out with a 2.5 lb. trigger, came back with a "Return to Factory Specifications". 5 lb. trigger .

Now the fun begins, changing out the stock, adding the base and rings, along with the scope. That will be tomorrow's project.

I am glad that it's back.......!!!

 

[Mohave-Tec]

.....and putting it back to a 2.5 pound trigger.

 

[Magnuumpwr]

I have three in the recall slot. Going to go the timney route.

 

[bob4]

Dropped mine at the gun shop Friday with a Timney. They called Saturday and it was ready. To easy.

 

[omega5]

Timney Trigger came today. 20 minutes and it was in mY
VTR. Remounted my scope and out to the range. Forgot
my spotting scope so I only zeroed at 50 yards. To
be honest, wish I'd done this years ago and this won't be
my last Timney, you can bet on that.
Below is the target I shot once I'd zeroed.
Dano

 

[Cocked & Locked]

nice!

 

[SleazyRider]

Bad news for woodchucks ...

Just received notice that my Remington 700 .243 has shipped and should be back in my hands in just a few days.

All total, it took 7 weeks.

 

[SleazyRider]

The Big Brown Truck of Happiness came a bit early this week, dropping off an item that required a signature. I assumed it was my wife's subscription to Kendall/jackson Winery, as they require a signature for alcohol, and she is a connoisseur of fine wines. And I was right, it was wine … but also my rifle from Remington. Just think, alcohol and firearms in one fell swoop!

But I digress. My 700 was in perfect condition, and accompanied by a bonus: 2 free snap caps, .243 calibre; and a handy "10 Commandments of Shooting Safety" card. Does it get any better?

Seriously, though, the repair document read "A023--REPLACED FIRE CONTROL WITH UPDATED XMP FIRE CONTROL," so my ADL now has an externally adjustable trigger. It's pull is a crisp 3 1/2 pounds.

It took about seven weeks. I'm happy.

 

[gibble888]

Yet another bad trigger from remington?.....I would like to think with all we as a species have learned over thousands and millions of years to learn from our mistakes......but not remington!!

 

[jlr1962]

What is a reasonable price for a Timney trigger from a gun shop? I would rather not buy one over the internet.

 

[omega5]

Not sure what one would cost at a gun shop. Nearest to me is nearly 70
miles away. Get buy there maybe once every five years. Got mine from
Timney online for $134. Didn't take 15 to 20 minutes to install. Like it
so well I plan on getting one for my Mini 14 and AR.
Dano