[Buffalo Head]

It is my understanding that every one of the "accident" Model 700 rifles that Remington was able to examine had the trigger adjusted by someone after it left the factory. The adjustment screws are coated with a plastic type material to leave permanent evidence of amateur tampering.

In addition, every single "accident" rifle was aimed at a human being when the gun's controls were manipulated.

The Remington 700 trigger is an excellent trigger. Not all users were competent gunsmiths and a few did not exercise the most basic safety rule.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Not true. One of our friends bought a 700 several years ago against the advice of Mr. GG2. He took his son out shot 5 rounds and the 6th round discharged as he started to move the bolt. Next day the gun went back to the dealer. After an unpleasant exchange the dealer took the rifle back.

If you feel you can’t live without a Remington 700 which I don’t get because there are so many great rifles out there be sure to drop a new trigger in it.