I got a "new" Remington 700 trigger from Gunbroker to replace my trashed one. Problem is the new one doesn't have a bolt stop release. I'm thinking of transferring the old release to the new trigger. Is this advisable? Any tips or tricks to make it go smoothly? Thanks!

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Originally posted by clerkofkirk:
Is this advisable?

It is if you don't want the bolt to come flying out everytime you cycle the action.

Remington 700 uses two triggers. The old "Walker" style with the serrated trigger lever and the new X Mark Pro. Which two triggers do you have?

some of the aftermarket triggers require you to use your bolt stop/ safety on their hunter/varmint triggers. most of the bench rest stuff does not. if the trigger housing pins are there for the stop and accomodate it -sure

Rifle Basix makes small kits with the parts needed to install on Rem 700 triggers that don't have the parts you mentioned.

This is a basic and very practical thing to do. Just replace the missing parts from the old trigger to the new. The "Circlip" on the right side of the trigger is remove, taking care to remember how all the parts of located and making sure you don't lose the steel ball bearing when you do. Re-assembling should be easy. Take digital pictures right and left side of the old trigger before you start to dis-assemble.

Same deal when fitting a Jewell trigger group to a Remmy. The bolt stop and return spring just get swapped over. Make sure you note which pin goes where and which side they push in from.