Thread: Remington 700 trigger recall

Hey guys. Has anyone had to have their rem 700 sent back and trigger fixed? They did a recall for triggers causing the rifle to fire on its own. Just not sure how it's going to work if the couriers are no longer shipping firearms. I was hoping to head out for a hunt in a couple of weeks, but can't risk it if my trigger is faulty. I searched the Remington site with my serial number and it came up needing to be changed. I'm asking here as the email Remington supplied bounced back.

Simple fix don't load the chamber till your about to pull the trigger

Originally Posted by Paddy79

Simple fix don't load the chamber till your about to pull the trigger

Yeah in hindsight that seems the most obvious thing to do, thanks

Some places were doing a deal where you could get a Timney trigger installed and just pay the difference. Cheap upgrade to a Timney.

Originally Posted by systolic

Some places were doing a deal where you could get a Timney trigger installed and just pay the difference. Cheap upgrade to a Timney.

This is what I did via local Hamills.....what a difference! This was a few years back now....

I’ll be interested to know how you get on @CamFlatt. My serial number came up as ‘may be’ affected by the recall... I thought my trigger was pre- XMP though, as it’s not externally adjustable. Any of those places you mention in Canterbury, @systolic?

Originally Posted by mopheadrob

I’ll be interested to know how you get on @CamFlatt. My serial number came up as ‘may be’ affected by the recall... I thought my trigger was pre- XMP though, as it’s not externally adjustable. Any of those places you mention in Canterbury, @systolic?

Not sure. I got mine done through the importers up in Auckland. Outdoor Brands I think it was. My local shop sent it off to them.

Originally Posted by systolic

Not sure. I got mine done through the importers up in Auckland. Outdoor Brands I think it was. My local shop sent it off to them.

Yeah it is still outdoor brands according to the Remington website. Though I suspect the email bounced because the initial recall was a few years ago. I sent them an email, but have heard no response do far. Also hasnt answered their phone. Will try again monday

Originally Posted by mopheadrob

I’ll be interested to know how you get on @CamFlatt. My serial number came up as ‘may be’ affected by the recall... I thought my trigger was pre- XMP though, as it’s not externally adjustable. Any of those places you mention in Canterbury, @systolic?

So I called outdoor brands, and they will send the trigger down to my local gunsmith, who will replace it at my cost(he's also going to adjust the pull for me too). It would have been free if I could get the rifle up to gun works in chch, but thats 2 hours drive from me. Cheaper just to get the local guy to install. Only issue is it's not covered under warranty, but I'm getting him to adjust anyway.

Originally Posted by CamFlatt

So I called outdoor brands, and they will send the trigger down to my local gunsmith, who will replace it at my cost(he's also going to adjust the pull for me too). It would have been free if I could get the rifle up to gun works in chch, but thats 2 hours drive from me. Cheaper just to get the local guy to install. Only issue is it's not covered under warranty, but I'm getting him to adjust anyway.

Put it in yourself mate. easy as, numerous videos and how to do tips on the net, did my first change this way.

Thanks @GDMP, I’ll talk to my local Smith. My email to Outdoor Brands also bounced back

Checked mine and has already been done. Has the 'dot' stamped into bolt release.

Any ideas who in Wellington area would do the swap of the trigger

Originally Posted by jim160

Any ideas who in Wellington area would do the swap of the trigger

Pm'd you @jim160

I did the upgrade to a Timney as well. Good way to get a trigger job.