stock problem

NHSHOOTER · February 2, 2025, 09:35 AM

Im trying to help a friend, he was gifted a rem 700 back in 2020 so it has the non adjustable truly terrible trigger, 7 lb pull. We decided to put a timney adjustable in. The stock on this rifle is really flimsy, 100% plastic. Set the timney for 3.5 lbs at home, reinstalled the stock and tightened to 35 inlbs. got to the range and the trigger pull went to 7 lbs, lightened up on the action screws and the trigger pull came back to 3.5lbs. problem I am having I am thinking the the lighter weight action screws will affect accuracy. I am thinking a pillar bedded houge stock or a boyds..Just looking for advice.

**44 AMP** · February 2, 2025, 03:50 PM

The only way to know for certain if it will affect the accuracy of the rifle is to shoot it in both conditions and see if there is a change.

That being said, if tight actions screws change the trigger pull, something is WRONG. My guess would be that when the action screws are tight, the plastic stock is being warped and in some way putting pressure on the trigger mechanism resulting in a change in pull weight.

What I would do is "hog out" the stock around the trigger mechanism so there is plenty of clearance. Then shoot it and see the results with both tight torqued screws and with lighter tightened screws.

I would also look into the cost and benefits of a different stock.

ligonierbill · February 3, 2025, 12:20 PM

I bought a 700 ADL several years ago with the idea to restock it. (I like nice wood and am willing to do some work to get it.) For sure, the stock it came with was pretty flimsy, but the stock trigger was OK. Maybe yours was, too. Just binding on the stock somehow. Lots of good aftermarket stocks out there for 700s. Go get one that meets your friend's needs.

NHSHOOTER · February 3, 2025, 04:05 PM

44 AMP I took your advice and removed the stock from the action and hogged out some material with a dremel tool, after 2 tries I think I am where I want to be, tight action screws and no change in trigger pull using a electronic trigger pull gauge, now as soon as we get a decent day up here in NH, above 32 and light wind and no snow, I will take it to the range and do a final accuracy test. Thank you and ligonierbill for the feedback, much appreciated..

davidsog · February 3, 2025, 07:37 PM

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I am thinking a pillar bedded houge stock or a boyds..Just looking for advice.

If you are looking for a good stock that will improve accuracy, I highly recommend the HS Precision. They made the stocks for our M24 SWS.

Their sporter model stocks feature the same full length aluminum bedding found in the M24. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for....

https://hsprecision.com/product/pss001/

https://hsprecision.com/stocks/remington/#sporter

Shop around and you can find them for a little cheaper.

https://stockysstocks.com/sporter-hunting-stocks-1/

February 2, 2025, 09:35 AM	#1
NHSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 1,025	stock problem Im trying to help a friend, he was gifted a rem 700 back in 2020 so it has the non adjustable truly terrible trigger, 7 lb pull. We decided to put a timney adjustable in. The stock on this rifle is really flimsy, 100% plastic. Set the timney for 3.5 lbs at home, reinstalled the stock and tightened to 35 inlbs. got to the range and the trigger pull went to 7 lbs, lightened up on the action screws and the trigger pull came back to 3.5lbs. problem I am having I am thinking the the lighter weight action screws will affect accuracy. I am thinking a pillar bedded houge stock or a boyds..Just looking for advice.

February 2, 2025, 03:50 PM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 30,146	The only way to know for certain if it will affect the accuracy of the rifle is to shoot it in both conditions and see if there is a change. That being said, if tight actions screws change the trigger pull, something is WRONG. My guess would be that when the action screws are tight, the plastic stock is being warped and in some way putting pressure on the trigger mechanism resulting in a change in pull weight. What I would do is "hog out" the stock around the trigger mechanism so there is plenty of clearance. Then shoot it and see the results with both tight torqued screws and with lighter tightened screws. I would also look into the cost and benefits of a different stock. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

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February 3, 2025, 12:20 PM	#3
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,613	I bought a 700 ADL several years ago with the idea to restock it. (I like nice wood and am willing to do some work to get it.) For sure, the stock it came with was pretty flimsy, but the stock trigger was OK. Maybe yours was, too. Just binding on the stock somehow. Lots of good aftermarket stocks out there for 700s. Go get one that meets your friend's needs.

February 3, 2025, 04:05 PM	#4
NHSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 1,025	44 AMP I took your advice and removed the stock from the action and hogged out some material with a dremel tool, after 2 tries I think I am where I want to be, tight action screws and no change in trigger pull using a electronic trigger pull gauge, now as soon as we get a decent day up here in NH, above 32 and light wind and no snow, I will take it to the range and do a final accuracy test. Thank you and ligonierbill for the feedback, much appreciated..