Just got a Rifle Basix trigger for a Model 700. Haven�t installed it yet. Looks well made and all, but one thing that surprised me is that the back end is open. There is nothing between the two side plates so you can see the one piece trigger going right up to meet the sear.

Now I two conflicting thoughts on this. On the one hand, the open back seems like it would be far easier for dust and whatever to get up in the mechanism and between the trigger and sear. However, the open back end means it is a piece of cake to give it a good spritz with carb cleaner and get it really clean. Of course the trigger is pretty protected sitting there in it�s little mortise in the stock. But then dirt, especially dust, has a way of getting just about everywhere. And I don�t usually take the rifle apart when cleaning, you have to re-verify sight settings and all.

I know, I worry too much. Anybody out there with experience with these Rifle Basix triggers? Particularly interested in gunsmiths who may have gotten rifles in for �trigger problems� which could be traced to dirt having too easy an access to the trigger parts?

All triggers have enough air spaces to get plenty of dirt inside under the wrong conditions.

I've installed two(w/safety model)had no problems yet but its only been about 6mos. Time will tell I guess. I am pleased with their feel and the price is definitely right. sure-shot