Marlin XL-7 .30-06 Rifle, trigger issue

whippa craka · September 24, 2012, 01:52 PM

Hey guys I just wanted to check something out.

On my Marlin XL-7 .30-06 sometime a few weeks ago I felt the trigger getting a tad loose. I can wiggle it side to side. When I do that I can see the Safety, Bump under the bolt, and bolt release all move around.

I have never had any issues with it, I am really looking for an easy way to fix it. I'm not trying to add anything to it (washers etc...), but if I have to I will.

I'm all ears thanks in advance.

P.S. I'm a novice

603Country · September 24, 2012, 02:15 PM

Have you taken the barrel and action out of the stock and checked for a loose screw or two?

whippa craka · October 4, 2012, 01:27 PM

I have not. I've kept the bore/action and cartidge area very clean and greased up as much as I can after every use.

I am well up to the task but have more to look into before I start dis-assembling. Any TIPS would be appreciated

. Its a marlin xl7 30-06

FiveInADime · October 4, 2012, 01:49 PM

This is a common complaint. Something came loose. Take the action out of the stock and tighten the appropriate screws. It's the first thing I did with my XS7 when I got it home.

whippa craka · October 4, 2012, 02:01 PM

Any tips on how to prevent the problem in the future? Besides a washer? Maybe something to help keep the screws from moving as easily.

Any tips for dis-assembly are appreciated too

FiveInADime · October 4, 2012, 02:48 PM

The screws that hold the trigger group to the action were probably not tightened well in the initial assembly of the rifle and worked loose over time. Just retighten the screws and maybe put a tiny spot of nail polish on the threads. Disassembly is straight forward. Just unscrew the 3 screws on the bottom of the rifle and the stock falls off. When re-tightening the screws dont go overboard just give it a nice snug twist and dont risk messing anything up. Ideally you would use an inch/lbs. torque wrench to get the screws perfectly tightened to their specs, but most dont have one.

whippa craka · October 5, 2012, 02:57 AM

Took the stock off, tightened the trigger w/ the two torque screws above and below it. Problem fixed! Thank you. That was easier then I thought it would of.

FrankenMauser · October 5, 2012, 04:18 PM

Use some blue loctite on the screws, next time you have the action out of the stock.

Big Shrek · October 6, 2012, 12:43 PM

Yeppers, Frank, Blue Loctite should be in EVERY toolbox...
it ain't just for guns, but also for cars & motorcycles!!

And Whippa Craka...

Gotta have our Rifle ****!!

Capt Rick Hiott · October 6, 2012, 12:54 PM

When I bought my XL7 a while back,,,they were also loose.

September 24, 2012, 01:52 PM	#1
whippa craka Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Posts: 4	Marlin XL-7 .30-06 Rifle, trigger issue Hey guys I just wanted to check something out. On my Marlin XL-7 .30-06 sometime a few weeks ago I felt the trigger getting a tad loose. I can wiggle it side to side. When I do that I can see the Safety, Bump under the bolt, and bolt release all move around. I have never had any issues with it, I am really looking for an easy way to fix it. I'm not trying to add anything to it (washers etc...), but if I have to I will. I'm all ears thanks in advance. P.S. I'm a novice

October 4, 2012, 02:01 PM	#5
whippa craka Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Posts: 4	Any tips on how to prevent the problem in the future? Besides a washer? Maybe something to help keep the screws from moving as easily. Any tips for dis-assembly are appreciated too Last edited by whippa craka; October 4, 2012 at 02:10 PM.

October 5, 2012, 04:18 PM	#8
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,421	Use some blue loctite on the screws, next time you have the action out of the stock. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

October 6, 2012, 12:43 PM	#9
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	Yeppers, Frank, Blue Loctite should be in EVERY toolbox... it ain't just for guns, but also for cars & motorcycles!! And Whippa Craka... Gotta have our Rifle ****!! __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

October 6, 2012, 12:54 PM	#10
Capt Rick Hiott Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 376	When I bought my XL7 a while back,,,they were also loose. __________________ Capt Rick Hiott Charleston,SC

September 24, 2012, 02:15 PM	#2
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,996	Have you taken the barrel and action out of the stock and checked for a loose screw or two?

October 4, 2012, 01:27 PM	#3
whippa craka Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Posts: 4	I have not. I've kept the bore/action and cartidge area very clean and greased up as much as I can after every use. I am well up to the task but have more to look into before I start dis-assembling. Any TIPS would be appreciated . Its a marlin xl7 30-06

October 4, 2012, 01:49 PM	#4
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	This is a common complaint. Something came loose. Take the action out of the stock and tighten the appropriate screws. It's the first thing I did with my XS7 when I got it home.

October 4, 2012, 02:48 PM	#6
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	The screws that hold the trigger group to the action were probably not tightened well in the initial assembly of the rifle and worked loose over time. Just retighten the screws and maybe put a tiny spot of nail polish on the threads. Disassembly is straight forward. Just unscrew the 3 screws on the bottom of the rifle and the stock falls off. When re-tightening the screws dont go overboard just give it a nice snug twist and dont risk messing anything up. Ideally you would use an inch/lbs. torque wrench to get the screws perfectly tightened to their specs, but most dont have one.

October 5, 2012, 02:57 AM	#7
whippa craka Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Posts: 4	Took the stock off, tightened the trigger w/ the two torque screws above and below it. Problem fixed! Thank you. That was easier then I thought it would of.

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