Comments on: Remington’s New Adjustable X-Mark Pro Trigger http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: royce http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-79277 royce Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:00:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-79277 I have the 2005 700bdl 7mm08 and the trigger was set at about 5lbs. It adjusted down to 2.5, it is crisp with no creep. I guess I was on of the lucky ones, my buddy reloads for me and have loaded up 162gr btsp and 1moa at 100 yds not bad....... I have the 2005 700bdl 7mm08 and the trigger was set at about 5lbs. It adjusted down to 2.5, it is crisp with no creep. I guess I was on of the lucky ones, my buddy reloads for me and have loaded up 162gr btsp and 1moa at 100 yds not bad…….

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]]> By: Gary http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-73952 Gary Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:54:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-73952 When I took the screw completely out of my Remington 700 5R Milspec, the pull weight went down to 2.618 lbs and it idn't have a miss fire as long as I tried cocking & dry firing it, which wasn't very long! I put the screw back in and screwing it back to #2.8125. but at this # screw is still mostly out of the trigger. When I took the screw completely out of my Remington 700 5R Milspec, the pull weight went down to 2.618 lbs and it idn’t have a miss fire as long as I tried cocking & dry firing it, which wasn’t very long! I put the screw back in and screwing it back to #2.8125. but at this # screw is still mostly out of the trigger.

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]]> By: Spook45 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-67976 Spook45 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:14:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-67976 I agree with most here, I had become expert at adjusting the old rifle basix trigger and the new one sux. The screw sticks out and the range of adjustment is too short. Stops at three lbs. shoots nice but I have stock issues as well. If you use a bipod or sand bag the stock gives and hit the barrel which supposed to be free floated. Shouldve bought the savage 10fp instead. I agree with most here, I had become expert at adjusting the old rifle basix trigger and the new one sux. The screw sticks out and the range of adjustment is too short. Stops at three lbs. shoots nice but I have stock issues as well. If you use a bipod or sand bag the stock gives and hit the barrel which supposed to be free floated. Shouldve bought the savage 10fp instead.

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]]> By: Criss Shem http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-61281 Criss Shem Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:44:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-61281 I have the old X-Mark trigger in a 700 SPS Varmint that adjusted down to just under 3 pounds. not close enough for what I really need, but I have not upgraded it up to this point. I just bought a pair of 700 SPS Tactical rifles. one in 223 and the other in 308. The new X-Mark pro triggers were SUPPOSE to be set at 3.5 pounds from the factory (NOT, more like 4.5 pounds with my digital pull scale that measures to 1/10 ounce). It is SUPPOSE to have a 2 pound RANGE of adjustment (range is SUPPOSE to mean up AND down, NOT. you can only adjust down less than 1/2 pound, but you can go up 3 pounds. at least my Savage model 10 FCPXP accu-trigger DOES adjust to the full range specified with no BS involved. if this trigger can not go to at least 2 pounds it is totally usless to me. I am quickly loseing my respect for Remington products and I SELL GUNS for a major retail outlet. It is really not in their best intrest to have people like me dissastified with a product. not to mention I also have been a long time member of several large firearms websites. there are a LOT of people going to hear about this bit of false advertising. These triggers are absolue junk. for the same amount of money invested there are a lot of other manufacturers to choose from. Remingtons customer service is going to hear from me tomorrow, and it's not going to be pleasant. I have the old X-Mark trigger in a 700 SPS Varmint that adjusted down to just under 3 pounds. not close enough for what I really need, but I have not upgraded it up to this point. I just bought a pair of 700 SPS Tactical rifles. one in 223 and the other in 308. The new X-Mark pro triggers were SUPPOSE to be set at 3.5 pounds from the factory (NOT, more like 4.5 pounds with my digital pull scale that measures to 1/10 ounce). It is SUPPOSE to have a 2 pound RANGE of adjustment (range is SUPPOSE to mean up AND down, NOT. you can only adjust down less than 1/2 pound, but you can go up 3 pounds. at least my Savage model 10 FCPXP accu-trigger DOES adjust to the full range specified with no BS involved. if this trigger can not go to at least 2 pounds it is totally usless to me. I am quickly loseing my respect for Remington products and I SELL GUNS for a major retail outlet. It is really not in their best intrest to have people like me dissastified with a product. not to mention I also have been a long time member of several large firearms websites. there are a LOT of people going to hear about this bit of false advertising. These triggers are absolue junk. for the same amount of money invested there are a lot of other manufacturers to choose from. Remingtons customer service is going to hear from me tomorrow, and it’s not going to be pleasant.

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]]> By: Bob Huisingh http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-60500 Bob Huisingh Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:27:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-60500 After reading the coments above I can see I'm not alone with problems concerning my X Mark Pro Trigger. My trigger breaks clean and has very little backlash but will only adjust down to 5.2 pounds. In my opinion, this is too much , even for a hunting rifle and I shoot a lot of paper. I too have the allen screw hitting my finger. The old style 700 triggers could be adjusted to a very exceptable pull. I think this is a step backwards for remington. I decided to swap triggers with one of my old Remington ADL's but they are not interchagable. When I get this thing the way I want it, I could have bought a Kimber for the same price and not had the hassle. After reading the coments above I can see I’m not alone with problems concerning my X Mark Pro Trigger. My trigger breaks clean and has very little backlash but will only adjust down to 5.2 pounds. In my opinion, this is too much , even for a hunting rifle and I shoot a lot of paper. I too have the allen screw hitting my finger. The old style 700 triggers could be adjusted to a very exceptable pull. I think this is a step backwards for remington. I decided to swap triggers with one of my old Remington ADL’s but they are not interchagable. When I get this thing the way I want it, I could have bought a Kimber for the same price and not had the hassle.

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]]> By: ANTHONY http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-51377 ANTHONY Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:09:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-51377 I just orderd a REM BDL 700 IN 300 REM RUM I hope it doesnt have the adjustible screw on it. some do some dont weird! ANY way ill back it in flush as you can't realy do much adjustment from what i have read and heard REMINGTON would rather you change the trigger this way they have no liabilitys The story of the original trigger and safey goes back almost 50ty yrs lets say 99.99 percent of the time it worked I wouldnt want to be on the end of that .1 that doesnt I just orderd a REM BDL 700 IN 300 REM RUM

I hope it doesnt have the adjustible screw on it.
some do some dont weird!

ANY way ill back it in flush as you can’t realy
do much adjustment from what i have read and heard
REMINGTON would rather you change the trigger
this way they have no liabilitys The story of the original trigger and safey goes back almost 50ty yrs
lets say 99.99 percent of the time it worked
I wouldnt want to be on the end of that .1 that doesnt

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]]> By: Ed http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-50851 Ed Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:45:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-50851 Thje screw on the X-trigger sticks up from the trigger and cuts your finger. It also is difficult to adjust. Thje screw on the X-trigger sticks up from the trigger and cuts your finger. It also is difficult to adjust.

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]]> By: ANTHONY http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-50249 ANTHONY Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:31:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-50249 I just bought remington 700 bdl 30 06 with the x mark pro I t has no adjustable screw on the trigger. Thank god as per I would hate to feel a screw on my trigger. The trigger is smooth and crisp no creep cloud be alittle lighter But remington is in deep trouble with old trigger I have seen them fire while in safe and just touching the bolt. So this seems to be a all round solution so they are not libal it is adjustable but dont dare adjust it! Because you will certainly viod any warrenty they may have left! TONY I just bought remington 700 bdl 30 06
with the x mark pro I t has no adjustable screw
on the trigger. Thank god as per I would hate to feel
a screw on my trigger. The trigger is smooth and crisp
no creep cloud be alittle lighter But remington is in deep trouble with old trigger I have seen them fire
while in safe and just touching the bolt.
So this seems to be a all round solution so they are not libal it is adjustable but dont dare adjust it!
Because you will certainly viod any warrenty they may have left!
TONY

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]]> By: A.J. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-49179 A.J. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:14:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-49179 I never saw an answer to the question about pulling the adjustment screw all the way out, I would also like to know the answer to this. I never saw an answer to the question about pulling the adjustment screw all the way out, I would also like to know the answer to this.

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]]> By: Matthew http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-46428 Matthew Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-46428 What about the new trigger fixing the issue with the gun going off without the trigger being pulled. Apparently the new trigger blocks the firing pin when the safety is on. What about the new trigger fixing the issue with the gun going off without the trigger being pulled. Apparently the new trigger blocks the firing pin when the safety is on.

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]]> By: Frank http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-46274 Frank Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-46274 I just bought a 700 SPS varmint 22-250. When comparing the trigger to the one on my 2 year old 308 SPS Varmint, I am totally surprised by what the majority here have found. The X mark trigger pull is about half that of the 308 and the screw is flush with the surface. I was able to do sub 1/2 moa groups with the older gun. Looking forward to what this one will do. Considering installing a new X mark on the 308, or having some trigger work done on it. I just bought a 700 SPS varmint 22-250. When comparing the trigger to the one on my 2 year old 308 SPS Varmint, I am totally surprised by what the majority here have found. The X mark trigger pull is about half that of the 308 and the screw is flush with the surface. I was able to do sub 1/2 moa groups with the older gun. Looking forward to what this one will do. Considering installing a new X mark on the 308, or having some trigger work done on it.

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]]> By: JC Perry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-43639 JC Perry Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:11:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-43639 I recently bought a 700 VTR in .308 Win. with the X-Mark Pro trigger. As others have said, you cannot get the trigger pull to adjust as low as Remington says you can. I couldn't get mine below about four lbs. even with the screw backed all the way out! I finally got discusted and tired of fooling with the piece of junk and ordered a Timney from Midway USA. Unlike the X-Mark, the Timney actually adjusted like it is supposed to. I have it set around two lbs. but, could have set it a little lower. When I bought my rifle, Remington was offering a $100 rebate on the 700 VTR. Thanks Remington---I can use my rebate to replace your crappy trigger!!! Actually, I have already bought the Timney and have been waiting almost two months for my rebate check. P.S.- Don't even get me started on the Remington 597 .17 HMR recall/rip-off. Wake up Remington!!!!! I recently bought a 700 VTR in .308 Win. with the X-Mark Pro trigger. As others have said, you cannot get the trigger pull to adjust as low as Remington says you can. I couldn’t get mine below about four lbs. even with the screw backed all the way out! I finally got discusted and tired of fooling with the piece of junk and ordered a Timney from Midway USA. Unlike the X-Mark, the Timney actually adjusted like it is supposed to. I have it set around two lbs. but, could have set it a little lower. When I bought my rifle, Remington was offering a $100 rebate on the 700 VTR. Thanks Remington—I can use my rebate to replace your crappy trigger!!!
Actually, I have already bought the Timney and have been waiting almost two months for my rebate check.

P.S.- Don’t even get me started on the Remington 597 .17 HMR recall/rip-off. Wake up Remington!!!!!

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]]> By: ward http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-42180 ward Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:35:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-42180 I have just purchased an SPS Varmint rifle and the new x mark triggers are crap they cannot be adjusted to a useable weight. I broke a couple of allen keys before looking through a magnifying glass into the rear adjustment screw to discover that something has been put in the thread to stop it from being adjusted with a fair bit of tinkering on the other 3 adjustment screws I can get the trigger down to around 1 1/2lb great for the field but useless for the range. Also there is around 20 to 30 thousandths movement in the trigger assembly itself. Bad move remington your quality control is disapointing to say the least. I am researching a replacement. I have just purchased an SPS Varmint rifle and the new x mark triggers are crap they cannot be adjusted to a useable weight. I broke a couple of allen keys before looking through a magnifying glass into the rear adjustment screw to discover that something has been put in the thread to stop it from being adjusted with a fair bit of tinkering on the other 3 adjustment screws I can get the trigger down to around 1 1/2lb great for the field but useless for the range. Also there is around 20 to 30 thousandths movement in the trigger assembly itself. Bad move remington your quality control is disapointing to say the least. I am researching a replacement.

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]]> By: Paul http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-40732 Paul Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:19:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-40732 The old triggers are more adjustable were overall better. The new trigger is designed to limit Remington's liability not improve performance. You're kidding yourself if you think otherwise. The old triggers are more adjustable were overall better. The new trigger is designed to limit Remington’s liability not improve performance. You’re kidding yourself if you think otherwise.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-36882 Steve Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-36882 I bought a Remington 700 SS 5R Milspec last year and, after reading these comments, I'm glad that it didn't come with the new trigger. I bought a Remington 700 SS 5R Milspec last year and, after reading these comments, I’m glad that it didn’t come with the new trigger.

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]]> By: Pete http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-36488 Pete Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:10:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-36488 New Remington SPS 308, If I am reading the comments right it is correct to say that to lessen the trigger pull the adjustment screw it backed out (counter-clockwise) of the x-mark trigger... Thanks Please email smltime [at] yahoo [dot] com New Remington SPS 308, If I am reading the comments right it is correct to say that to lessen the trigger pull the adjustment screw it backed out (counter-clockwise) of the x-mark trigger… Thanks Please email smltime [at] yahoo [dot] com

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]]> By: H.D. Kessinger http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-35222 H.D. Kessinger Sat, 29 May 2010 19:07:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-35222 I purchased a new remington 700 .223 with the new trigger to use for varmit hunting and was very disappointed with the new trigger. The tag said it was set at 3 1/2 lb. from the factory but it was 5.1 by my new trigger gauge. It would only adjust down to 3.1 with the screw all the way out. I called remington and gave the heck because it would adjust no lower. They could have cared less. After I cooled down for a few days I decided to see if I could do anything with the trigger. I took of the clip on the pivot pin for the trigger and removed the pin. This allowed me to move the trigger enough to get the spring out so I cut off 1 coil and reassembled the trigger but that I accomplished was that I could turn the adjustment screw in enough that it didn't rub my finger. 3.1 was still the lowest adjutment. I finally figured out that the 3.1 was adjusted by a screw at back of the trigger and I was able to get it down to 1.5 where I wanted it for varmit hunting. It has a screw for the sear adjustment also but the one on my rifle will not move. Hope this helps someone who got suckered by remington as I did. Now I can go back to building tactical rifles instead of working on my own and the coyotes had better watch out. I purchased a new remington 700 .223 with the new trigger to use for varmit hunting and was very disappointed with the new trigger. The tag said it was set at 3 1/2 lb. from the factory but it was 5.1 by my new trigger gauge. It would only adjust down to 3.1 with the screw all the way out. I called remington and gave the heck because it would adjust no lower. They could have cared less. After I cooled down for a few days I decided to see if I could do anything with the trigger. I took of the clip on the pivot pin for the trigger and removed the pin. This allowed me to move the trigger enough to get the spring out so I cut off 1 coil and reassembled the trigger but that I accomplished was that I could turn the adjustment screw in enough that it didn’t rub my finger. 3.1 was still the lowest adjutment. I finally figured out that the 3.1 was adjusted by a screw at back of the trigger and I was able to get it down to 1.5 where I wanted it for varmit hunting. It has a screw for the sear adjustment also but the one on my rifle will not move. Hope this helps someone who got suckered by remington as I did. Now I can go back to building tactical rifles instead of working on my own and the coyotes had better
watch out.

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]]> By: 7mmpoppy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-32754 7mmpoppy Thu, 06 May 2010 10:26:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-32754 are we only talking x-mark triggers here? I can't get any of my old 700 triggers below 3 lbs...... If it's possible I'd like to know, am about to buy a timney, would like to save the money. all info good, thanks. are we only talking x-mark triggers here? I can’t get any of my old 700
triggers below 3 lbs……
If it’s possible I’d like to know, am about to buy a timney, would like to save the money. all info good, thanks.

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]]> By: QEU http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-28250 QEU Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:53:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-28250 If you are one who recently bought a new Remington to find out you got an old style trigger, feel free leave your email and I will be happy to trade with you. I have the x-mark pro trigger when I bought the LVSF and would like to trade for the old style trigger. If you are one who recently bought a new Remington to find out you got an old style trigger, feel free leave your email and I will be happy to trade with you. I have the x-mark pro trigger when I bought the LVSF and would like to trade for the old style trigger.

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]]> By: Presley23 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/remingtons-new-adjustable-x-mark-pro-trigger/comment-page-1/#comment-27724 Presley23 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:01:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4329#comment-27724 Please let me know if its ok to just take the screw all the way out of the x mark pro trigger. email me at jjlisi@yahoo.com thanks Please let me know if its ok to just take the screw all the way out of the x mark pro trigger. email me at jjlisi@yahoo.com thanks

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