Remington Agrees to Fix Triggers in 7.85 Million Rifles
According to a CNBC report, Remington has agreed to replace (or upgrade) the triggers on 7.85 million Remington rifles including ALL Remington 700s, and a dozen other models including the Model Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722, and 725. CNBC reported that, as part of the settlement of a class action lawsuit, Remington has agreed to provide trigger replacements (or other solutions) to all owners of the affected rifle models. While Remington is not specifically recalling all the affected firearms, Big Green has committed to offering trigger upgrades (or other compensation) on millions of firearms produced over many decades. In a released statement, Remington insisted it was not “recalling” the affected rifles, but Remington did offer to replace the triggers on request. This corrective program could, potentially, involve millions of rifles (though we doubt that most Rem 700 and Model Seven owners will actually request trigger modifications.)
Affected Remington Products: Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722 and 725.
According to CNBC: “America’s oldest gun manufacturer, Remington, has agreed to replace millions of triggers in its most popular product — the Model 700 rifle. While insisting its action is not a recall of the iconic gun, Remington says in a statement that it is agreeing to make the changes ‘to avoid the uncertainties and expense of protracted litigation.’ The settlement involves a class action suit brought in 2013 by Ian Pollard of Concordia, Missouri, who claimed his Remington 700 rifle fired on multiple occasions without the trigger being pulled.”
According to the Montana Standard, the proposed Remington class action settlement will include model-by-model solutions:
— For Models 700, Seven, Sportsman 78 and 673 rifles, Remington will remove the original Walker trigger mechanism and replace it with a new X-Mark Pro mechanism.
— For Models 710, 715 and 770, Remington will remove the original trigger mechanism and replace it with a Model 770 connector-less mechanism.
— For Models 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722 and 725, Remington will provide vouchers of $12.50 or $10, depending on the model, redeemable for Remington products.
— For Models 700 and Seven rifles made between May 2006 and April 9, 2014 with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism, Remington will retro-fit a new, improved assembly.
Under the terms of the settlement (which must ultimately receive Court approval), Remington will pay for the parts and labor involved to replace or fix trigger mechanisms, at no cost to the owner. The scope of the settlement may include rifles which previously had trigger upgrades done by owners. According to CNBC, “For guns that cannot be retrofitted, the company plans to offer vouchers for Remington products”. LINK: Related Story with Mis-Fire Demo Video.
CLICK HERE to view Remington Proposed Settlement Document (PDF file)
Will This be a Thirty Million-Dollar Fix?
How much will the trigger fix program cost Remington? That is hard to predict. However, Remington Outdoors (previously known as “The Freedom Group”) told its investors last month that it had allocated $29.7 million for a “Model 700 settlement reserve”.
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In the unlikely event my (circa 1972) model 700 trigger ever malfunctions, I think I’ll just order a Jewell and install it myself – the one in my BAT came with excellent directions.
Although I have two 700s and a Model 7 that are pre X-Mark Pro, I think I will pass on this. Never had a problem and think for the most part it’s a non-issue. My only thought is the fact that compared to a Jewell or Timney the stock trigger feels like the safety is left on.
I wish Ruger would do that with the early Model 77 ‘Safety’ problem… A long time ago they sent me some parts to fix mine. I had no ability to accomplish the task. It still sits there waiting for a competent gunsmith. Ruger needs to come forward on their dangerous ‘Safety’ issue.
Never EVER had a problem with any of the dozens of Remington triggers I have or, have-ever owned.
Heres the dates,
Madison, N.C. – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced a voluntary recall of Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014.
Is this different than what was going on 7-10 months ago? I had my 700 trigger “fixed” then. That took 3 months. I’m not doing it again–>I’ll go to a jewel trigger this time.
I have 2 Remington mdl 788s,in .22-250 and a.308 both have bad safteys. I installed Timneys in both of them and now there are no worries!
I have a Mod 700 I bought new in 1977. Last year it fired (3) consecutive times while chambering rounds. I paid 100 dollars to Mitch Schultz in Southport Ct.. He reworked the gun to allow the safety to be on while chambering rounds.
I have a 700 BDL that surprised me last year when I clicked the safety off to on load it and it fired in the blind! I am a former Marine and avid hunter. This is the first time I have ever had a weapon “misfire” on me. I know there are plenty of skeptics out there but I’m here to tell you that this weapon malfunctioned! Thank God I was in the blind and not back at camp where someone else could have been killed.