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Old February 7, 2014, 08:54 AM   #24
Picher
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I always check 700 triggers on my rifles that haven't been used for a while... and others that come in for work.

A simple test to determine whether a Rem 700 trigger is operating properly is to open the bolt (on an unloaded rifle), then press and release the trigger to see if it freely and strongly returns to it's forward position. A weak return that isn't consistent to it's forward position may be a problem trigger.

Press and release it several times to see if it gets easier to pull or releases more easily with use. If the return is positive each time, the trigger is operating normally. If the return is less than a pound, doesn't have spring tension all the way forward, and/or is very short, the trigger may need cleaning and/or adjustment.

Benchrest guys recommend cleaning trigger mechanisms with lighter fluid, since it cleans well and provides a bit of lubrication. (Don't smoke or have any flames nearby.)
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