Rem 700 trigger assembly questions

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New to me used Rem 700. I was told it had a Timney trigger, but I'm pretty certain this is a Jewell. Certainly a good feeling trigger.

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Now to my problem. Inspecting the gun I was unable to remove the bolt. I noticed that the trigger assembly wobbled from side to side and the bolt stop release was mushy. I compared against my 40X which was readily available and realized I could access the bolt stop from the top of the receiver. I was able to activate the bolt stop with a screw driver and remove the bolt.

The pin holding the trigger assembly in the receiver housing had walked and the bolt stop was only sitting in place. I was able to easily push both pins out with a small tool. I watched a Brownell's video showing how to install an aftermarket trigger assembly. Clearly they removed the pins with a small hammer and a punch.

This rifle is a 7mm Rem Mag. I think that rear pin will just walk out again. How to fix it?

Also, the trigger assembly has a lot of lube on the outside (already wiped clean before I took the pictures). I assume the inside is just as bad. I can handle disassembly and reassembly. In fact, I'll probably just blast it out with brake parts cleaner followed by a bath in the ultrasonic. I can't find a recommendation on lubrication. Leave it clean with no lube?

I appreciate any input on this.
 
Yes, it is a Jewell trigger, consider yourself lucky. Oil is not a good thing for the Jewell trigger's innards. (And most other trigger mechanisms as well.). A popular quick way to get oil off and out of the Jewell is a wipe and blow out with lighter fluid, which leaves a slight film lubricant. Brake cleaner works as well or better, as I personally prefer a dry mechanism. But be sure use brake cleaner outside or in well ventilated area.
 
Litetrigger said:
Yes, it is a Jewell trigger, consider yourself lucky. Oil is not a good thing for the Jewell trigger's innards. (And most other trigger mechanisms as well.). A popular quick way to get oil off and out of the Jewell is a wipe and blow out with lighter fluid, which leaves a slight film lubricant. Brake cleaner works as well or better, as I personally prefer a dry mechanism. But be sure use brake cleaner outside or in well ventilated area.
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I went looking on Jewell's webpage. They have an announcement that they are not currently taking orders because their manufacturer can no longer make their trigger parts. They didn't say anything about cleaning or lubrication. I looked at Timney's FAQ and they say to clean with an alcohol based cleaner. Ronsonol lighter fluid and Coleman White Gas are mentioned. They say lubrication is not necessary because they use a Teflon nickel coating.

Finally found a copy of the Jewell user manual on Accurate Shooter. There is a one line note at the end of the Adjustment section that says to clean with lighter fluid and do not use lube.

Thank you very much for your feedback. I guess I'm glad the pin walked, because this trigger assembly is coated in oil.
 
I'd darn sure try to get a snug fit on the pins upon reassembly, whatever that entails
 
I am suprised that Jewell didn't mark their trigger assembly. There was a time when most, if not all American manufacturers put their name on their products. At least you have a better trigger than what came on the rifle.
 
I don’t know what the pins look like on your trigger assembly but in the past I have used drill bit shanks to increase the diameter of a new pin for a tight fit.
 
You got a nice trigger with your rifle! I would flush it out with Brake cleaner and then run it through your ultrasonic cleaner. After its dry I would flush it out with lighter fluid.

You might try to order some replacement pins from Midway or Brownells. You can get replacement bolt stop springs from Wolfe spring. The ones that I bought were slightly stronger than the factory ones.
 
DanK3Pos said:
New to me used Rem 700. I was told it had a Timney trigger, but I'm pretty certain this is a Jewell. Certainly a good feeling trigger.

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Now to my problem. Inspecting the gun I was unable to remove the bolt. I noticed that the trigger assembly wobbled from side to side and the bolt stop release was mushy. I compared against my 40X which was readily available and realized I could access the bolt stop from the top of the receiver. I was able to activate the bolt stop with a screw driver and remove the bolt.

The pin holding the trigger assembly in the receiver housing had walked and the bolt stop was only sitting in place. I was able to easily push both pins out with a small tool. I watched a Brownell's video showing how to install an aftermarket trigger assembly. Clearly they removed the pins with a small hammer and a punch.

This rifle is a 7mm Rem Mag. I think that rear pin will just walk out again. How to fix it?

Also, the trigger assembly has a lot of lube on the outside (already wiped clean before I took the pictures). I assume the inside is just as bad. I can handle disassembly and reassembly. In fact, I'll probably just blast it out with brake parts cleaner followed by a bath in the ultrasonic. I can't find a recommendation on lubrication. Leave it clean with no lube?

I appreciate any input on this.
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I use "Dri-Slide" moly lube on all my triggers and some other parts. It's available at most auto parts stores and better gun shops.
 
Careful about what you use for lube. I am not sure but I think someone used WD-40 on my 540 XR trigger which is a Remington trigger. It was glued pretty badly. I had to remove it and disassemble it to clean all the hardened gunk out of it. It was difficult to reassemble and adjust.
 
Picher said:
A bit of Locktite Pin and Bearing mount liquid might do the trick. (Be sure to clean the pins and holes before using.)
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I ordered in some 1/8" oil hard drill rod (less than $10 w/free shipping) and fashioned my own pins. I haven't yet reinstalled the trigger, but I did test fit the pins and they are a snug fit. I had to knock them out with a punch and hammer. You could probably do the same thing with the shank of 1/8" drill bits.

Thanks for the reminder to clean. Given how wet the pins and trigger assembly were, I may as well clean the rest of the receiver while it is torn apart. I was just focused on getting the rifle put back together this morning so that I can go sight in the optic.
 
d2wing said:
Careful about what you use for lube. I am not sure but I think someone used WD-40 on my 540 XR trigger which is a Remington trigger. It was glued pretty badly. I had to remove it and disassemble it to clean all the hardened gunk out of it. It was difficult to reassemble and adjust.
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In the end I blasted the trigger assembly out with brake parts cleaner without disassembling. Then I blew it out with compressed air, then hosed it down with lighter fluid and blew it out with compressed air again.
 
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