This trigger was rough in the sear engagement and the trigger spring itself was too stiff to allow for any adjustment that was acceptable for my taste. I have recently purchased a new Remington 700 Classic that quite literally had the God awful worse trigger I have ever felt on any gun. Once adjusted, the Remington trigger rarely needs additional adjustment and can be as good as many after market triggers. I normally try to use two coats to make sure that the screws are properly glued in place. Once these safety checks are performed, take nail polish and seal the heads of the screws and allow it to dry. Repeat this process several times and if the firing pin is released, increase the trigger pull and repeat this process. Next, cock the firing pin and put the weapon on "SAFE" and pull the trigger, release the trigger, put the weapon on "FIRE".
If the firing pin is released, back out the sear engagement screw another 1/4 turn, and repeat slamming the bolt again. First, slam the bolt closed HARD up to a dozen times watching to see if the sear allows the firing pin to be released. If the break you are getting is not consistent, then you may need to increase the trigger pull or consider having the trigger rebuilt or replaced by aĪfter you are happy with the feel of the trigger it is essential that you perform a safety check as described here. I also recommend the use of a good trigger gauge to confirm that you are getting aĬonsistent break. Work the bolt several times to cock the rifle and try the trigger with the trigger gauge and your finger to make sure that you are happy with how the trigger pull and release feels and the weight is something that you are comfortable with. I would not recommend going lighter than 1 to 1.5-pounds with a factory trigger and I prefer a trigger closer to 2 to 2.5-pounds for a big game rifle. As you turn the screw in the trigger pull will be increased and the pull will be reduced as the screw is backed out. To adjust the trigger pull, adjust the spring tension screw to a pull that you like. When you pull the trigger at this point there should be a very slight movement of the trigger. From this point, back the over travel screw out a quarter turn. Without recocking the firing pin, screw the over travel screw in until you feel it contact the trigger lightly, preventing the trigger from moving. From this point, back the screw out a half turn. Once the screws are adjusted as above, close the bolt (without dry firing) and SLOWLY turn the sear engagement screw in until the firing pin is released. Next back out the sear engagement screw, and the over travel screws several turns. I normally run the screws in and out a couple times to make sure that the screw is not binding and the surfaces of the screw are completely covered in oil.īack out the spring tension (trigger pull) screw to a light trigger pull that is adequate to keep some pressure on the trigger but is very light (trigger pull will be set later). The next step in this process is to break the screws loose and add a small drop of oil to help with adjustments. To adjust your trigger it will be necessary to scrape this glue off the screw heads and then determine if your screw heads are slotted or allen head. When you look at your trigger you will see that the heads of these screws are covered in a glue or loctite. The Remington 700 Trigger has three screws as shown in the following image. The modifications that I am about to discuss have the potential to be extremely dangerous if not done carefully! If you have the slightest doubt about what you are doing, I strongly urge you to have a competent gunsmith adjust your trigger for you as the cost is minimal. If you are not conscious of gun safety and are not smart enough to keep your fingers off your trigger until you are ready to fire, I kindly ask you to read no further and find another hobby as I accept no responsibility for stupid people. These changes are due to Remington trying to reduce the cost of their rifles and the ever present fear of civil liability from a trigger that is too light. These days however, Remington is producing triggers that are not as smooth and are liability proof with pull weights that have gotten to the point of being ridiculous. The Remington trigger system is a very good system that in years past came directly from the factory with a crisp and reasonable pull.
#ADJUSTMENT TRIGGER ON REMINGTON SPORTSMAN 78 HOW TO#
To Steve, many thanks for showing me how to do this many years ago!
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