Remington Recall- YUK!!!

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I completely understand the frustration, but think of just how many rifles that equates to. The 700 is probably the best selling rifle in the country, save maybe the 10/22. A good portion of those have the recalled trigger. As mentioned, look at how massive the XD-S recall was, on a gun that had only been out a few months and fit a relatively small niche. This covers several years.
 
If I had one rifle, and deer season was approaching, I wouldn't be boxing my rifle up, sending it off, and then inquiring as to when I may get it back.....but thats just me.
 
just curious. I got rid of 3 700's and replaced them with CZ-550's so I have no dog in this fight. Does this recall completely and permanately fix the problem?
 
So they are actually admitting they have a problem?:rolleyes:

I had an older Rem 700 with the Jeweled Bolt fancy walnut stock, The first recall cam out and of course they denied there was a problem. The damn rifle had to be put on FIRE to release the bolt and unload it?? They said mine fell under the safety "enhancement" program so it cost my $15 to send it back and what trigger did they put in? The X Mark! So glad I sold that rifle when I got it back.

I want one of the original, years ago R51's.:eek:
 
The problem is not the trigger mechanism itself. The problem is adhesive put on the guns which might have seeped into parts of the trigger where it does not belong. Causes the trigger to potentially gum up and not engage the sear correctly allowing the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled. They inspect to see if there is gunk in the trigger, clean it with solvent, oil lightly, test, and send it back to you. Once it is cleaned the trigger is fine.

FYI:
Old Remington 700 triggers are dangerous because they are adjustable. The trigger has adjustment screws which are set by the factory then covered with shellac to keep them from turning. Unfortunately the old trigger design did not include stops so the sear adjustment can be backed out enough to have very little or no engagement, resulting in guns that fired when bumped or even the moment you closed the bolt or dissengaged the safety. The updated trigger added a stop to the adjustments.

Years ago magazines printed how-to articles about "improving" the triggers, which encouraged a lot of home gunsmithing attempts. Even if it was safe when complete, regular dosing with penetrating oils on a trigger that did not have the shellac replaced could result in the sear adjustments slowly backing out under recoil. Remington has been sued plenty over this issue. Company argued they don't advertise the adjustability and glue the settings in place with tests showing the trigger should remain safe during lifetime of use. Courts said doesn't matter because the company knew people were jacking with the trigger and failed to do something to prevent it.
 
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The reason for the recall is because SOME guns got adhesive dripped inside the trigger mechanism during assembly which could cause problems. They are simply inspecting guns, and cleaning those that have an issue, not replacing the triggers.

Actually, if you take your 700 to a Remington authorized repair center they replace the trigger. Friend of mine just took 3 of his 700's to a place in Randleman, NC and had them replaced while he watched. The old triggers were removed and new ones installed free of charge. My friend said the gunsmith had a large box of Remington triggers that had just come in.
 
Seems like the best way to do it...just like a car recall. You don't send you car back to the factory, you go to the dealer.
 
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