rem700 triggers

rem700 triggers

I hesitate to judge any gunsmith on the small amount of info we have here. Most Remington 700 triggers can be safely taken to 3-3 1/2 pounds. Some can be taken to lower weights but they will eventually cause problems at these lower weights. Many gunsmiths are hesitant to adjust triggers at all and those that do are very conservetive. That plus the fact that the remington trigger has some concerns as to it's design and has been the subject of several litigations recently I would be very careful with DIY trigger jobs.. There have been many horror stories about remington quality control and you may have one. If 4 1/2 pounds is the least pull the trigger can SAFELY be set to, you really have only 2 choices, try a different smith(Better test that trigger for safety yourself when it comes back) or replace with an after market trigger... of which there are many. I've had good luck with Timney or for lighter pull weights Jewel. Light pulls on rifles even if the trigger works, are not for use with gloves, cold hands or anything that may affect your ability to feel the triggers resistance. If a trigger doesn't always reset the striker it may also cause an accidental discharge...THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!!! Caution is best..good luck from the gunnut69