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ROGER4314 · August 19, 2012, 09:40 AM

I've owned a lot of Remington 700's in various flavors and calibers and shot them for years. I have NEVER had a problem like you described. NEVER! I shot matches for years elbow to elbow with other shooters and never saw an unplanned discharge. Sorry, I'm just not buying it. If that was REALLY true, Remington would be out of business pronto.

The triggers are adjustable and it's far more likely that a newbie with a screwdriver readjusted the trigger mechanism, wear occurred on the sear because of poor engagement and a failure occurred. Is that the fault of the rifle?

Flash

August 19, 2012, 09:40 AM	#3
ROGER4314 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2009 Location: East Houston Posts: 257	I've owned a lot of Remington 700's in various flavors and calibers and shot them for years. I have NEVER had a problem like you described. NEVER! I shot matches for years elbow to elbow with other shooters and never saw an unplanned discharge. Sorry, I'm just not buying it. If that was REALLY true, Remington would be out of business pronto. The triggers are adjustable and it's far more likely that a newbie with a screwdriver readjusted the trigger mechanism, wear occurred on the sear because of poor engagement and a failure occurred. Is that the fault of the rifle? Flash Last edited by ROGER4314; August 19, 2012 at 09:47 AM.