Remington’s New Adjustable X-Mark Pro Trigger
About time! Remington have launched a new trigger called the “Adjustable X-Mark Pro Trigger”. A great feature is that it is externally adjustable. No more taking the rifle out of the stock, putting it back, testing how it feels and repeating the procedure.
From the press release:
Since its introduction in 2007, the Remington X-Mark Pro trigger, utilizing advanced technological manufacturing processes and extremely tight production tolerances, may be considered the finest
production trigger in the marketplace. With virtually no creep and its clean, crisp “breaks-like-glass” feel, the X-Mark Pro delivers enhanced accuracy and unmatched shot control. Now, our best production trigger just got better – for 2009, Remington is proud to introduce the Adjustable X-Mark Pro Trigger with external adjustment for trigger pull weight. This user-friendly, externally-accessible adjustable trigger is set at the factory to a pull weight of 3 ½ pounds with a 2 pound range of adjustment (3 to 5 pounds).
The key components of the X-Mark Pro trigger feature mirror-like surface finishes for crisper trigger pull. Electroless nickel plating enhances corrosion resistance and further improves surface finish. The result is an ultra-crisp feel with no creep. The X-Mark Pro Adjustable trigger operates like the current Remington fire control and features a safety that blocks the sear and trigger. The advanced design allows for consistent 3 ½ pound trigger pulls set directly from the factory. Should you feel the need; the trigger can be externally adjusted within a range of 2 pounds (3 to 5 pounds) with the included tool.
The X-Mark Pro Adjustable Trigger now comes standard on all new 2009 Model 700™ and Model Seven™ bolt-action rifles. For true custom performance in a production-grade rifle, look for Remington centerfire rifles with the new X-Mark Pro Adjustable Trigger.
This makes the seconds “premium” factory bolt action trigger to be released this year (the other being the Mossberg LBA)
X-Mark Pro Adjustable
Does anyone know if the trigger will be available for purchase to add to my pre 2009 Remmy’s?
I’ve got the same question as Heath. I bought a 700 in 2007 that came with the unadjustable X-Mark, and now I’m kicking myself.
It’s a very nice trigger, but it’s way too heavy and I don’t know enough to adjust it myself. Replacing it with one of these would do the trick…
Ordered a Remington 700 STS Tactical with the new trigger and was disappointed with it. The pull was way too heavy and, when received, the screw was backed way out of the trigger to where it hit your finger when just resting on the trigger. The external screw just adds pull weight to the pull weight that is set the usual way via the back screw on the trigger. I took the external screw out of the trigger and threw it in the parts box. The externally adjustable trigger is a step backward IMHO.
The new “adjustable” x-mark pro adjustable trigger is a major step backward. I have bought remingtions in the past to the tune of > $10,000 worth of them and this is the last straw. I bought a new .308 win 5R milspec rifle. The barrel is excellant but the trigger can’t be set below 3lbs. I set all my triggers at 2 lbs even which you could do with the old (better) remington trigger. I am now having my gun smith put in a $150 Basix trigger and with his labor it will be $200. So each time you buy a remington with the new “improved” trigger figure on spending another $200 to make it right. Weatherby’s Vanguard shoots as well and their trigger can be adjusted by a good gunsmith for about $50. Sako has the best trigger that you can adjust from 2lbs to 4 lbs. And I am not sure of the new winchester’s trigger. My point is if remington wanted to build a truely better trigger than their last generation of trigger, then they could have copied Basix, Sako or Timney. I believe that they only produced the new trigger to drive down production costs and thereby taken a great rifle and put it in the average category. There is one bright spot however, my gunsmith said that in the last 2 months he has replaced 4 of the new x-mark pro adjustable triggers with Basix triggers. Maybe the smart play is to buy stock in Basix, Timney and Shilen trigger companies?
I have to agree with the guy talking about the old Remington triggers to me they are much better than the new ones.
You can adjust them and set them down around a pound, pound n a half and have the safety work as it should.
Being a south paw there’s only a few options on the market for replacement triggers and they are $$$$$$ so I have learned to do the work my self and the new trigger is a pain in the butt to get adjusted and then keep that adjustment…..I agree in that I think remington made a few steps backward with the XMark Pro trigger…I have yet to try the newer xmark with external adjustment, hope it’s better than the 07 trigger???
But dont worry Remington I will still buy you rifles, I rekon I’ll just have to figure this new trigger out or wait until the after market triggers are avalible for us southpaws….
Thanks for the insight about the new trigger from Remington. I’m looking to buy a new .270 this year and I will steer clear of the new x-mark trigger.