Uncle Alvah
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I'm trying to fix a "No overtravel" problem on a used Model 700 ADL, an older model.
I have adjusted any number of Model 700 triggers before, but this has me stumped.
The rifle will cock, and fire with a very light trigger, but there is NO, and I mean NO overtravel at all. You really can't even feel the trigger itself move when the gun "fires". You just apply a little pressure, and "click", no perceptible movement in the trigger.
All adjustment screws had the sealant on them, so I don't think anyone was messing with it, but thats hard to believe.
I have the overtravel screw backed out almost to the point of falling out, and the pull weight backed out a couple turns. The sear adjustment screw will turn freely about 1/4 turn, in or out, but thats about all I can get without getting too aggressive on that small screw head.
It's almost like the trigger is "frozen solid".
Thoughts/opinions MUCH appreciated!
I have adjusted any number of Model 700 triggers before, but this has me stumped.
The rifle will cock, and fire with a very light trigger, but there is NO, and I mean NO overtravel at all. You really can't even feel the trigger itself move when the gun "fires". You just apply a little pressure, and "click", no perceptible movement in the trigger.
All adjustment screws had the sealant on them, so I don't think anyone was messing with it, but thats hard to believe.
I have the overtravel screw backed out almost to the point of falling out, and the pull weight backed out a couple turns. The sear adjustment screw will turn freely about 1/4 turn, in or out, but thats about all I can get without getting too aggressive on that small screw head.
It's almost like the trigger is "frozen solid".
Thoughts/opinions MUCH appreciated!
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