I've finally met my match I guess. I've adjusted lots of Remington triggers in the past with much success. I just got a new CDL and the screw that adjusts the sear contact area (screw in the back of the trigger unit) won't budge! Is Remington doing something new to keep us from working on the triggers? I'll give it to my gunsmith, although I feel like a wimp since I've done so many before. I've also thought of replacing it. I have a Jewel on another Remington, but because of their expense, I was thinking of putting a Timney trigger on it. What are your opinions and has anyone else had the problem I described with the screws not moving?

Bob257

Bob257:

I recently bought a Model 7. I'm sure it was fairly recent production since the receiver was drilled with 2 holes in the rear for scope bases. The trigger on that rifle adjusted just fine. Since I've put around 100 rounds through the rifle it has smoothed up very nicely. I've always wondered, though, when Remington would do something like that on the triggers. Please keep us updated on what you find out.

knobmtn

I've adjusted numerous Remington Triggers in the past, but my latest LTR just seemed to not be as ameneable to good adjustment. I suspected heavier springs.
I bought a Shilen replacement trigger from Midway for about $80 and found it to be excellent. I've heard but not verified that Jarret uses the same ones in his rifles due to their trouble-free performance. I would recommend them at a little more than a timney but less than half the price of a Jewel.......DJ

I too have a new CDL and the trigger is the same as always. They did put a bigger dose of sealant on the screws, and I had a bit of a time getting it off to turn the screws.
This is a fine trigger, and it works the same as always.

A quick cheap fix may be a Holland Spring kit. I have them in all my Remingtons (pre-j Lock). They take the trigger down to a nice 2 pounds. I was going to get after market triggers but for 15.00 I gave it a try, they work. If memory serves me,you do not have to move that screw to install the kit and adjust the trigger. I have done a bunch of triggers with and with out the kit for buddies so I am not for sure. The gunk they put over the screws might have got on the threads or around the head. Carb cleaner or gas and a soak in some Kroil might loosen her up. I would go after market before I let Remington install another factory. The price is about the same and you do not have to send the whole gun. If the shit they put over the screws is gone they make you buy another one or they will not work on the gun. A call to Brownell's or Holland would tell you right away. Rifle Basix and Shilen are the 2 top dogs with out going to the King being the Jewell. The trigger on my 25-06 was a pain in the ass. The weight would not go much below a creepy 4 pounds, and still be safe.That kit fixed her right up. I have done a few that the screws were a female dog to get loose

Neil Jones is an absolute wizard with Remington triggers.

Thanks for the input. It's really frustrating, especially since I've been able to adjust all the other Remingtons. Does the Shilen trigger come with a safety?

Bob257

The Shilen (standard model) will take a safety but doesn't come with it. You have to remove it from the old trigger and install it on the Shilen.

The gunsmith wound up replacing the trigger housing. It was done at no cost to me even though he spent almost two hours doing it! It works now. I don't know what the problem was since I haven't spoken with him yet.

Bob257

Bob257,

Thanks for the last post. I was gettin' worried about the Big Green. Better give that smith a Christmas present this year!

knobmtn

I think Green is getting better at setting their triggers. The last two I bought only needed the spring changed. I didn't reset the sear engagement, couldn't get it any closer than they had it. No creep, nice clean break.