Time to change Rifles?

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What was meant was that if one truly shoots then a 1/2 century ought to have burned through a handful or more barrels in that rifle if it is indeed the ‘ol standby. As it has not been re-barreled but retains day 1 accuracy the conclusion is it needs no replacement. I’d hazard there are millions of such rifles in like condition including a few in my safes.

Im all for adding hardware but Varminterror’s assessment is spot on; no true need exists unless they’ve gone unwritten.
 
Nothing inferred or intended.

Buying a new gun does not require a "need" of such.

A company going bankrupt or out of business does not mean a firearm (or any product) is no longer useful or relevant.

My first reaction (assumption) upon reading the OP was that he feared damaging what could become a desirable collectable and not being able to get repairs.
I don't foresee that happening in the near future.

Replacing a rifle because it is 47 years old?
What about all those mil-surps that are over 100 years old and still great shooters?

If you want a Tikka or whatever, GET ONE!
 
loose noose said:
I've got a 700BDL Custom Deluxe in .270 Winchester with a Weaver 3X9 scope on it purchased in 1974, that rifle would shoot sub moa using my hand loads whether it was a 130 grain or a 150/165 grain round. Shot many a mule deer, as well as whitetail deer and a desert Couse deer, not to mention a couple of antelope, and an elk.. Never did nothing to the trigger, and have tried dry firing and intentionally attempting to get it to go off with no avail. I've probably shot over 100 rounds at the range to get it sighted in and still no misfires or accidental discharges. Perhaps I've just been lucky. Anyway, just recently I purchased a Ruger American Predator in 6.5mm Creedmoor just because I wanted to, and getting quite a bit older, I'm sure I'm going to enjoy the less felt recoil, plan on taking it out this next weekend with a couple of my reloads as well as some factory loadings.
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I also have a Rem 700 that still had the original trigger, that is until it went off when I was sitting on my field bench and just moved it a bit. I didn't knowingly touch the trigger, either. That day, I unloaded it and ordered a new Timney trigger when I got back to the house. It's as safe as it can be now! Not my first Remington that has an after-market trigger. Remington triggers are quite safe...until they're NOT! I tend to lighten my triggers to varying amounts, but "field" rifles have about 2 3/4 lb. triggers with little backlash.
 
I have 2 Remys. Truthfully, I had never heard of a widespread trigger problem. I have never had an AD. 1 rifles is nearly 40 years old and shot extensively.

I am beginning to think I may need to check on Timney and learn if I can swap out the assemblies.
 
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Seedy Character said:
I have 2 Emmys. Truthfully, I had never heard of a widespread trigger problem. I have never had an AD. 1 rifles is nearly 40 years old and shot extensively.

I am beginning to think I may need to check on Timney and learn if I can swap out the assemblies.
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The swap is very easy - just a couple of pins. You do have to be careful not to let a spring pop out and fly off (might could have happened to someone I see every day in the mirror). Overall very doable for average person without any specialized tools other than a screwdriver and a small punch/tack hammer.

Here is the Brownells video for reference:



FYI factory new Xmark triggers are not expensive: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remington-...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

* I've purchased from this seller before
 
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