Remington 700 Canted Trigger Assembly

BrianMH · September 27, 2010, 07:53 PM

Hello;

I have a new remington 700 sps which has a trigger assembly that's canted to the left. It's canted to the extent that the trigger actually sticks out slightly from the trigger guard. Does anyone know of a simple fix for this or do I have to send her back to remington?

Thanks in advance;
Brian

zoomie · September 27, 2010, 08:08 PM

Post some pictures. Both in and out of the stock. But if it's new and like what you're describing, I'd be sending it back.

cornbush · September 27, 2010, 10:27 PM

Sounds like a Remington DOOOHHHHH!!!!
They all screw up from time to time, I'd send it back and have them fix it or replace it.

Dallas Jack · September 27, 2010, 10:42 PM

Did you buy it locally? If so I would have them look at it first.
Dallas Jack

BrianMH · September 28, 2010, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the quick responses. I'll try to post some pics tonight when I get home.

I did buy it locally, unfortunately the store I bought it from has no gunsmith and there policy is talk to Remington.

I have a gut feeling that sending it back is going to end up being the only option, just kind of hoping its something simple I can fix myself cuzz its moose season in a couple weeks.

UniversalFrost · September 28, 2010, 10:19 AM

just like i keep saying to SPS owners.

Just because it is a 700 doesn't mean it is put together properly and with the care and attention a BDL or CDL will get.

I am a remington fanatic, but the SPS is not on par with the rest of the american built remington line (or the 798, even though it is built by Zastav)

take the stock off and see what is going on with the trigger assembly. is it the new X-Mark Pro trigger or the older style trigger? is it simply bent (the trigger that is not the whole assembly)? did something get wedged in crooked? will the gun still fire?

and lastly, why the heck did you buy a gun with a crooked trigger? Seriously, this will teach you to inspect a gun really close before buying it.

Next, don't shop at that store again if they would not at least exchange a deffective product they just sold. Lots of other gun shops that are willing to give you a gun in exchange for your $$$ ..

if the trigger is simply tweaked/bent, then try to carefully bend back in place. if the entire assembly is crooked, see if taking it off the gun (real simple and lots of instructions online) and re mounting helps. if nothing works order an aftermarket trigger (i prefer JARD or Jewel) from midway or brownells and install it.

Ozzieman · September 28, 2010, 05:57 PM

I totally agree with UniversalFrost except with taking the gun apart,,, not until you contact Remington first. Some companies, if they see nicked or damaged screws, it shows that the gun was taken apart and they might not be so quick to cover the warranty.

I did buy it locally, unfortunately the store I bought it from has no gunsmith and there policy is talk to Remington.

And that would be the last gun I would buy from that store!:barf:

Quickdraw Limpsalot · September 28, 2010, 07:22 PM

More than likely it's just a matter of the barrelled action sitting improperly in the stock. Take the stock off the gun and make sure there's nothing under the action that would make it sit crooked. If that's not the case, send it back.

Your SPS is the same barrelled action as the rest of the 700 line (contrary to what others may think,) excluding the finish. Don't try to bend the trigger, it's highly unlikely that's the problem anyway. You'll most likely break it if you try.

nimbleVagrant · September 28, 2010, 08:17 PM

I'd take the thing apart, it's not rocket science. Look for an errant piece of plastic in the stock. Make sure the magazine box is properly seated into the action and the trigger guard assembly. If you don't find the problem right off, assemble the action, magazine box and trigger guard assembly out of the stock and check the trigger allignment.

Palmetto-Pride · September 28, 2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Your SPS is the same barrelled action as the rest of the 700 line (contrary to what others may think,) excluding the finish.

Agreed!!! I have had ADLs, CDLs, and an SPS and the only difference is the finish in fact my SPS shoots better than any of them.

BrianMH · September 29, 2010, 11:02 AM

You guys are all right, I should have been more diligent when purchasing this firearm. Unfortunately I live in Canada and thanks to the federal gun registry no sporting goods stores return or exchange firearms anymore.

It's not that the trigger is bent the whole assembly is canted. As you can see it's one of the new X-Mark pro trigger's.

It does shoot and shockingly well, the trigger functions seemingly as its supposed to just that its on a slight angle.

I'll be calling the company that handles Remington's warranty's for Canada later today and see what they say.

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The gap is .198 on the right side and . 097 on the left

BrianMH · September 29, 2010, 11:16 AM

These three images should give you a better idea. Really its not that big of an issue it's just not ideal. Nor is this meant as a slag at Remington as I Love all my other Remington's and I understand that things like this can triggerassembly.jpg

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withouttriggerguard.jpghappen.

Horseman · September 29, 2010, 02:45 PM

I had a 700 Police with this issue. On my rifle the problem was the way the action laid in the stock. I was able to resolve the issue by holding the trigger where it belonged while I tightened the stock bolts. For a permanent fix I bedded it being careful to get the trigger riding centered in the guard.

September 27, 2010, 07:53 PM	#1
BrianMH Junior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 4	Remington 700 Canted Trigger Assembly Hello; I have a new remington 700 sps which has a trigger assembly that's canted to the left. It's canted to the extent that the trigger actually sticks out slightly from the trigger guard. Does anyone know of a simple fix for this or do I have to send her back to remington? Thanks in advance; Brian

September 27, 2010, 10:27 PM	#3
cornbush Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: The retarded place below Idaho Posts: 1,408	Sounds like a Remington DOOOHHHHH!!!! They all screw up from time to time, I'd send it back and have them fix it or replace it. __________________ The best shot I ever made was an accident

September 28, 2010, 07:55 AM	#5
BrianMH Junior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 4	Thanks for the quick responses Thanks for the quick responses. I'll try to post some pics tonight when I get home. I did buy it locally, unfortunately the store I bought it from has no gunsmith and there policy is talk to Remington. I have a gut feeling that sending it back is going to end up being the only option, just kind of hoping its something simple I can fix myself cuzz its moose season in a couple weeks.

September 28, 2010, 10:19 AM	#6
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	just like i keep saying to SPS owners. Just because it is a 700 doesn't mean it is put together properly and with the care and attention a BDL or CDL will get. I am a remington fanatic, but the SPS is not on par with the rest of the american built remington line (or the 798, even though it is built by Zastav) take the stock off and see what is going on with the trigger assembly. is it the new X-Mark Pro trigger or the older style trigger? is it simply bent (the trigger that is not the whole assembly)? did something get wedged in crooked? will the gun still fire? and lastly, why the heck did you buy a gun with a crooked trigger? Seriously, this will teach you to inspect a gun really close before buying it. Next, don't shop at that store again if they would not at least exchange a deffective product they just sold. Lots of other gun shops that are willing to give you a gun in exchange for your $$$ .. if the trigger is simply tweaked/bent, then try to carefully bend back in place. if the entire assembly is crooked, see if taking it off the gun (real simple and lots of instructions online) and re mounting helps. if nothing works order an aftermarket trigger (i prefer JARD or Jewel) from midway or brownells and install it. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

September 28, 2010, 07:22 PM	#8
Quickdraw Limpsalot Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Rural Kentucky Posts: 478	More than likely it's just a matter of the barrelled action sitting improperly in the stock. Take the stock off the gun and make sure there's nothing under the action that would make it sit crooked. If that's not the case, send it back. Your SPS is the same barrelled action as the rest of the 700 line (contrary to what others may think,) excluding the finish. Don't try to bend the trigger, it's highly unlikely that's the problem anyway. You'll most likely break it if you try. Last edited by Quickdraw Limpsalot; September 28, 2010 at 07:38 PM.

September 27, 2010, 08:08 PM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,864	Post some pictures. Both in and out of the stock. But if it's new and like what you're describing, I'd be sending it back.

September 27, 2010, 10:42 PM	#4
Dallas Jack Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 386	Did you buy it locally? If so I would have them look at it first. Dallas Jack

September 28, 2010, 05:57 PM	#7
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	I totally agree with UniversalFrost except with taking the gun apart,,, not until you contact Remington first. Some companies, if they see nicked or damaged screws, it shows that the gun was taken apart and they might not be so quick to cover the warranty. I did buy it locally, unfortunately the store I bought it from has no gunsmith and there policy is talk to Remington. And that would be the last gun I would buy from that store!:barf:

September 28, 2010, 08:17 PM	#9
nimbleVagrant Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Posts: 367	I'd take the thing apart, it's not rocket science. Look for an errant piece of plastic in the stock. Make sure the magazine box is properly seated into the action and the trigger guard assembly. If you don't find the problem right off, assemble the action, magazine box and trigger guard assembly out of the stock and check the trigger allignment.

September 29, 2010, 11:02 AM	#11
BrianMH Junior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 4	Some Images You guys are all right, I should have been more diligent when purchasing this firearm. Unfortunately I live in Canada and thanks to the federal gun registry no sporting goods stores return or exchange firearms anymore. It's not that the trigger is bent the whole assembly is canted. As you can see it's one of the new X-Mark pro trigger's. It does shoot and shockingly well, the trigger functions seemingly as its supposed to just that its on a slight angle. I'll be calling the company that handles Remington's warranty's for Canada later today and see what they say. 039.jpg The gap is .198 on the right side and . 097 on the left

September 29, 2010, 11:16 AM	#12
BrianMH Junior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 4	These three images should give you a better idea. Really its not that big of an issue it's just not ideal. Nor is this meant as a slag at Remington as I Love all my other Remington's and I understand that things like this can triggerassembly.jpg triggerassembly2.jpg withouttriggerguard.jpghappen.

September 29, 2010, 02:45 PM	#13
Horseman Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,067	I had a 700 Police with this issue. On my rifle the problem was the way the action laid in the stock. I was able to resolve the issue by holding the trigger where it belonged while I tightened the stock bolts. For a permanent fix I bedded it being careful to get the trigger riding centered in the guard.