How to Adjust Your Remington 700 Trigger: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Remington 700 is one of the most popular.30-06 Springfield (and other calibers) bolt-action rifles on the market, known for its accuracy and reliability. When it comes to the rifle’s trigger, it plays a crucial role in ensuring your shots are accurate and lethal. However, many shooting enthusiasts have reported issues with the trigger’s pull being too heavy, too sensitive, or simply not optimal for their shooting style or preferences. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of how to adjust your Remington 700 trigger to best suit your needs.
Why Adjusting the Trigger is Important?
Before diving into the adjustment process, it’s essential to understand why adjusting the trigger is crucial. A poorly adjustable trigger can lead to wasted shots, missed opportunities, and even safety concerns in the field. Here’s why:
- Loss of accuracy: A heavily weighted or sensitive trigger pull can cause the rifle’s barrel to move during release, resulting in a spread of shots and decreased overall accuracy.
- Stress and fatigue: Hunters and shooters often develop sore fingers and hands from working the trigger, leading to fatigue and decreased shooting range.
- Safety risk: A trigger that’s either too light or too light can lead to accidental firings, which can compromise the safety of the hunter, other people around him, and even himself.
- Improved shooting discipline: Adjusting the trigger to a comfortable and predicable pull can help reduce flinching, muzzle rise, and other poor shooting habits.
Understanding the Remington 700 Trigger System
Before beginning the adjustment process, let’s take a closer look at the Remington 700 trigger system. You’ll notice that the system consists of the following essential components:
- SEAR: The sear is the metal tab within the trigger group that engages (or disengages) the firing pin. Located on the left side, it’s connected to a spring-loaded mechanism.
- SEAR SPRINGS: These springs apply an upward force on the sear, which in-turn applies pressure on the rifle’s firing pin.
- TRIGGER SPRINGS: These springs apply inward pressure on the trigger handle, which in-turn provides resistance to the sear.
- TRIGGER HANDLE: The trigger is connected to the trigger pin, which is held firmly in place by the locking ring.
<h2Adjusting the Trigger Using the Remington 700 Trigger Adjustment Tool
To adjust the trigger effectively, you’ll need Remington’s official trigger adjustment tool. This tool comprises a small, flat-edged screwdriver and wrench. Here’s how it works:
- Check the trigger pull weight: Make sure you have a gauge or scale to measure trigger pull weight. You aim for a pull weight with a range of 28-40 oz (just over 1 pound heavy).
Adjustment steps:
+. Loosen the locking ring using the wrench, releasing the trigger pin.
.- Use the trigger adjustment tool to rotate SEAR SPRINGS IN (clockwise movement) to increase the SEAR SPRINGS LIFT. This, in turn, increases pull weight.
.-(Continue adjusting the SEAR SPRINGS LIFT until you reach optimal pull weight. Make careful adjustments, as the difference between 1- and 2-oz (SEAR SPRINGS) can significantly impact effectiveness.
.+ Place the locking ring back tightly using the wrench to complete the adjustment.
<h2Additional Tips and Modifications
While adjusting with the official tool is primary, there are some handy tips and modifications to streamline the process:
- Trigger spring replacement: Installing a lighter trigger spring () can significantly reduce the pre-travel (the stage before the trigger breaks away from the sear.
- Trigger spring adjustability: Some users convert their trigger springs to user-adjustable springs, increasing flexibility and customization options.
<h2Final Inspections and Testing
Your trigger adjustment is now (hopefully) complete. Do the following to ensure satisfactory results:
- Field test: Take your rifles to the range or engage in a hunting trip; observe the trigger’s initial resistance, break, reset, and overall feel and adjust as needed.
- Trigger pull weight (re-check): Re-affirm the trigger pull is within the desired range
<h2**Conclusion
