Massive 7.85 Million Recall for Remington 700 Series Rifles

Karl/PA · 12-07-2014, 06:25 PM

America's oldest gun manufacturer, Remington, has agreed to replace millions of triggers in its most popular product—the Model 700 rifle. The company has been riddled for years with claims the gun can fire without the trigger being pulled, often with deadly results.

A 2010 CNBC documentary, "Remington Under Fire: A CNBC Investigation," explored allegations that for decades the company covered up a design defect, which Remington continues to deny. But now, under a nationwide settlement filed Friday in a federal court in Missouri, the company is agreeing to replace the triggers in about 7.85 million rifles.

More here:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/...gun/ar-BBgoPPI

mr-ak-47 · 12-07-2014, 07:24 PM

......remington ..........last thirty years nothing but junk.

500grains · 12-07-2014, 07:51 PM

Finally!

Gewehrnut · 12-08-2014, 01:38 PM

I've always thought the bolt lock was a bad idea. Had an early (60s) 700 ADL discharge when I flipped the safety off once, years ago. No injuries, as I kept the muzzle pointed away from people, but, still.

Enforcer · 12-08-2014, 06:55 PM

Not all 700s are subject to recall. For instance, mine is not. You can check here to see if yours is

http://www.remington.com/pages/news-...odelseven.aspx

Frogman · 12-09-2014, 09:02 AM

It sure took them a long time to do do this, I wonder if they will revisit some of the law suits that they claimed they were innocent of.

Sanders · 12-09-2014, 12:43 PM

Quote:

PRODUCTS: Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is voluntarily recalling Remington Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014.

That leaves my '70's manufactured rifle out.

500grains · 12-09-2014, 01:18 PM

They need to recall all the way back to 1960.

WWes · 12-12-2014, 02:18 AM

Good information but I don't own a 700.

I've looked and considered but lower tier competitors, Mossberg and Savage, to be exact were my choices. Cheap stuff compared but that's business in America.

Never had a problem with a 700, again, never owned one.

If these allegations are related to SWAT? They can afford accidental sniper incidents to cover other people's asses with renewed contracts. I've handled, fired a few 700's with no accidental fire. Lucky?

It's the finger, not the trigger. JMHO

Sure, absolutely, anything can go wrong. Pretty big recall, I don't trust Cnbc anymore than MSnbc.

Pogo · 12-13-2014, 10:47 AM

I checked my SN against the list and mine wasn't affected by the recall. Mine is the law enforcement Remington 700P with a heavy barrel in .300 Win Mag.

I had already re-adjusted the trigger pull anyway. And I put red Locktite on the adjusting screw.

12-07-2014, 06:25 PM	#1
Karl/PA Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South-Central PA Posts: 11,989	Massive 7.85 Million Recall for Remington 700 Series Rifles America's oldest gun manufacturer, Remington, has agreed to replace millions of triggers in its most popular product—the Model 700 rifle. The company has been riddled for years with claims the gun can fire without the trigger being pulled, often with deadly results. A 2010 CNBC documentary, "Remington Under Fire: A CNBC Investigation," explored allegations that for decades the company covered up a design defect, which Remington continues to deny. But now, under a nationwide settlement filed Friday in a federal court in Missouri, the company is agreeing to replace the triggers in about 7.85 million rifles. More here: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/...gun/ar-BBgoPPI __________________ Karl Alcohol is a perfect solvent: It dissolves marriages, families and careers.

12-07-2014, 07:24 PM	#2
mr-ak-47 Massa di Avatars Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: In another Galaxy, another dimension, another time Posts: 25,604	......remington ..........last thirty years nothing but junk. __________________ . One person says something stupid, and the other stupid people hear him, and the next thing you know, you're getting tortured in a gulag. Welcome to democracy, where your rights depend on the howling of the mob. .

12-07-2014, 07:51 PM	#3
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	Finally! __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

12-08-2014, 01:38 PM	#4
Gewehrnut Beer Snob Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Idaho Posts: 3,815	I've always thought the bolt lock was a bad idea. Had an early (60s) 700 ADL discharge when I flipped the safety off once, years ago. No injuries, as I kept the muzzle pointed away from people, but, still. __________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Getting to be time for the third box, I'm guessing. 3 "It is inexcusable that 4 million NRA members bear the weight for 80 million gun owners and 20 million hunters." - John C. Sigler Working on a classic Trans Am gives you license to tell your wife, "Shut your pie hole, I'm going to work on the Bandit!"

12-09-2014, 09:02 AM	#6
Frogman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,932	It sure took them a long time to do do this, I wonder if they will revisit some of the law suits that they claimed they were innocent of. __________________ Gun control defined: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against theft, torture, kidnapping, rape, and murder but will obey a law which prohibits them from owning a firearm. "I love this country, it's the government I'm afraid of"

12-08-2014, 06:55 PM	#5
Enforcer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,163	Not all 700s are subject to recall. For instance, mine is not. You can check here to see if yours is http://www.remington.com/pages/news-...odelseven.aspx

12-09-2014, 01:18 PM	#8
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	They need to recall all the way back to 1960.

12-12-2014, 02:18 AM	#9
WWes Dud Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: I've Got My Lunchbox Posts: 3,417	Good information but I don't own a 700. I've looked and considered but lower tier competitors, Mossberg and Savage, to be exact were my choices. Cheap stuff compared but that's business in America. Never had a problem with a 700, again, never owned one. If these allegations are related to SWAT? They can afford accidental sniper incidents to cover other people's asses with renewed contracts. I've handled, fired a few 700's with no accidental fire. Lucky? It's the finger, not the trigger. JMHO Sure, absolutely, anything can go wrong. Pretty big recall, I don't trust Cnbc anymore than MSnbc.

12-13-2014, 10:47 AM	#10
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,967	I checked my SN against the list and mine wasn't affected by the recall. Mine is the law enforcement Remington 700P with a heavy barrel in .300 Win Mag. I had already re-adjusted the trigger pull anyway. And I put red Locktite on the adjusting screw. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

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