I have a model seven that I purchased a used trigger for.
The trigger worked fine for 35-40 shots. But now it isn't allowing the fire pin to go fully forward. It light strikes the primer and I thought it was a problem inside the bolt, like gunk build up. Tore down the bolt and all looked good. Cleaned and degreased the pin and spring. But it still was doing the same thing.
I unfortunately was afraid the spring or pin had become worn. So I purchased a new fire pin assembly and installed it in the bolt.
Still same problem.
The bolt is recocking fine and it goes click when you pull the trigger. But the click is noticably louder and softer, changing constantly in force it seems.
I tried cleaning the trigger assembly by a soaking in solvent over night.
Didn't seam dirty, but tuff to tell.
It is a stainless trigger assembly.

Anyone think it needs some adjustments to fix the problem ?
Hate to have to drop another hundred plus for a new trigger if it could be fixed by turning a couple screws.
I really have never adjusted the Remington triggers, other than the scew for weight of pull.
This trigger was installed as is and I haven't fooled with any of the screws. I am not sure what all can be adjusted on this trigger, or if it can be adjusted to even fix this problem.
Any good advice on adjustments?
Thanks

1. Try giving it some more over travel
2. Make sure that the sides of the trigger housing are not pinched in at the rear. This causes the striker to drag. The cure is to simply use a punch to move the housing apart to eliminate the drag.
Probably, the best thing to do is to take it to one who knows the triggers.

To each his own, but the cost of a Timney trigger buys a lot of peace of mind.

Thanks guys.
I bet a buddy 20 bucks that the first and probably only advise I would get, would be to buy a new trigger.

Try placing the Firing pin assembly into the bolt and check for a small piece of brass inside the bolt body. You need to have about .057 of pin coming thru the hole in the front. I have a small gage to check the protrusion. Let the firing pin in the fired position to check if the pin seems to be binding up. Make sure the bolt handle bottoming out in the stock in the full position.

just my thoughts,
Les

+1! Also check for FP spring kinking by listening to bolt as it is cocked. You can hear the spring making noises if there is interference. The spring can catch on imperfections in the bolt body interior.

I doubt it is the trigger but can't rule it out. To test, remove bolt. Place safety to fire. Press down on sear and pull trigger until it trips. Release and it should reset immediately. To properly clean the trigger it needs to be removed and disassembled. The gunk that forms needs to be scraped off in most cases. Slave pins are most useful in re-installation of the trigger. They can be made from drill rod. If you need some let me know, I've got hundreds of them.

Bob
www.rustblue.com

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Originally posted by LesBrooks:
Try placing the Firing pin assembly into the bolt and check for a small piece of brass inside the bolt body. You need to have about .057 of pin coming thru the hole in the front. I have a small gage to check the protrusion. Let the firing pin in the fired position to check if the pin seems to be binding up. Make sure the bolt handle bottoming out in the stock in the full position.

just my thoughts,
Les

Bobster,
I removed the bolt and put on fire, but when I pull the trigger it won't move.
Assume the bolt must be there to depress something, so it will fire.
I have thoroughly checked the bolt tube for a blockage or bur.

The safety seems to engage a little harder than I remember.
Guess I will have to see if I can due a disassemble on it.
Definitely a first Remington trigger I will have worked on. I'm a little Leary, but at this point I'm more worried about chucking a perfectly fine trigger and throwing more money at it unnecessarily.
Looks like I better look for a YouTube video on how to break one down.
Thanks guys for the help.
Maybe just something in there binding up.

When I push on the seat it seems really hard and I can't seem to get a good angle on it without removing the scope.
It still won't allow the trigger to move.
But it still fires with the bolt installed.
Clearly not sounding the same ,every time I recock and squeeze the trigger.

On second thought, check in on the Remington website and enter the ser. no. in the M700 trigger recall section. Likely you can send it in to a repair center and have the trigger replaced free of charge.

Looks like I got it figured.
As I dropped the trigger assembly off the receiver, I could see a long slender piece of light gray plastic on one side of the sear.
I'm thinking it is possible beading compound.
Maybe that's why it was cheap on eBay.
Seems to be working fine.
I lightly oiled it and reattached it with the pins. It fires primed brass fine now.
I'll try some live ammo later this weekend. But I would think it is fixed

I really appreciate all the advice guys.
I am glad I didn't have to take it apart.
I never noticed anything when I installed it.
It must have worked it's way up after shooting it a while.
Thanks again.

According to the number of law suits Rem is suffering from it appears they been having trigger problems for a long long time..

Or, maybe, they have just been targeted. Regards, Bill