OK, so I know there are tons of good aftermarket triggers for a 700, but are there any that are not enclosed? In other words, is there a model-70 like aftermarket trigger that can be fit to a 700? Just curious... TIA

Talk to the folks at HS Precision and see if theirs will fit. The last one I looked at on one of their 2000 series rifles looked like it would fit. They are an open design.

Just my opinion, but it’s pretty hard to beat a factory Remington trigger set up by the guys at Triggersmith. $35.00 bucks and its blue-printed and guaranteed for life.

Guaranteed not to freeze up in 32 degree weather?

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Originally posted by 9.3x62:
Guaranteed not to freeze up in 32 degree weather?

As long as you don’t pack it with oil/grease.

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
As long as you don’t pack it with oil/grease.

Is that always the culprit, or can water get into an otherwise dry trigger (say in the warm of the day) and then freeze as the day wears on?

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Originally posted by 9.3x62:

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
As long as you don’t pack it with oil/grease.

Is that always the culprit, or can water get into an otherwise dry trigger (say in the warm of the day) and then freeze as the day wears on?

I suppose that theoretically that could happen...but no more so with a factory trigger than an aftermarket one.

I know that both the Army and the Marine Corps use factory Remington triggers in their respective sniper rifles and they have used and tested them at their mountain/winter training facilities where it gets allot colder than 32 degrees.

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
I suppose that theoretically that could happen...but no more so with a factory trigger than an aftermarket one.

Well, that's why I was hoping for a model 70 style instead of the usual (enclosed) aftermarket style.

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I know that both the Army and the Marine Corps use factory Remington triggers in their respective sniper rifles and they have used and tested them at their mountain/winter training facilities where it gets allot colder than 32 degrees.

That's encourgaing to know. However, the sub-32 temps aren't a worry (provided things are degreased as you mentioned), but rather the temp range right around 32 where ice can form...

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Originally posted by 9.3x62:

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
I suppose that theoretically that could happen...but no more so with a factory trigger than an aftermarket one.

Well, that's why I was hoping for a model 70 style instead of the usual (enclosed) aftermarket style.

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I know that both the Army and the Marine Corps use factory Remington triggers in their respective sniper rifles and they have used and tested them at their mountain/winter training facilities where it gets allot colder than 32 degrees.

That's encourgaing to know. However, the sub-32 temps aren't a worry (provided things are degreased as you mentioned), but rather the temp range right around 32 where ice can form...

Why do you think that the factory Remington trigger would be any more prone to freezing than an aftermarket one would? All of them use a semi enclosed system that could, theoretically trap and hold moisture. Also, why couldn’t moisture accumulate on the parts of a 70 style trigger/sear and freeze up?

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
Why do you think that the factory Remington trigger would be any more prone to freezing than an aftermarket one would? All of them use a semi enclosed system that could, theoretically trap and hold moisture. Also, why couldn’t moisture accumulate on the parts of a 70 style trigger/sear and freeze up?

That is exactly my concern. most aftermarket triggers are closed (like the factory Remington). The make for great shooting triggers, but are not as robust to elements (in particular the freezing I just talking about) as the model 70 open design. In the model 70 there is essentially nothing for the water to freeze up against and cause problems. Also, oil, dust, etc. from the action can accumulate in a closed trigger design, but not in an open trigger design.