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Is the Rem. 788 trigger adjustable?

JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have looked at it breifly, but I can't determine any adjustments. I would like to get it down from the horrible, guestimated 7lb pull if at all possible. If I can't adjust it, does anyone know if there are aftermarket triggers available?

Thanks guys.

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  • bullelkbullelk Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    JustC,
    It's not. I looked in my Brownell catalog and don't find any adjustable ones listed there.
    You could try calling, or going on their websites. Timney or Dayton Traister.
    The other alternative is to find out from a good gunsmith if it could be honed or touched up.

    "If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    JustC, The old "file and hone" method is the only way I know of. One stroke too many and you can order another 788 trigger assembly!! It can be done but is not recomended for the average basement gunsmith!! I'm one of those above average basement gunsmiths but I wouldn't touch one that belonged to someone else!! GHD
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys. I didn't want to put any money in the gun, but it looks as though I will be calling the gunsmith,......that is unless I go ahead and spend for the 700 vssf in 220 swift. Been wantin' one of those little beauties. The 788 in 222 is giving me a FINE group, but want the reach out ability.

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  • alfredalfred Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Had a Canjar adjustable trigger for a 788 about a year ago. A fine trigger on a fast lock time-great shooting-inexpensive rifle.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,036 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i've done many trigger jobs on 788's and the easy way is to replace the trigger spring with a lighter one. if you have a spring assortment you can try several different weights. just donen't try to get it too light. two lbs is about all you can get and still be safe. it is not advisable to cut the original spring as the spring itself is to heavey.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mike whiskey, where can I get the assortment of springs? Remington?

    Alfred, where did you get your trigger? How much did it cost?

    Thanks guys.

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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,036 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    brownell's has spring asst. the trick is to find a spring with the same approx. o.d. but with a lighter weight. as a gunsmith i've probably got 30 lbs of asst. springs so finding one that works isn't that hard.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mike Whiskey, I don't suppose you have one around for sale? I would imagine that I could switch them out myself with little effort, as I am fairly mechanicaly inclined. Are there any parts I can polish, (slightly, just to be safe)?

    Have you ever heard of the canjar triggers? any good? $$$?

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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,036 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I COULD SEND A SPRING BUT I DON'Y HAVE A 788 IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW, YOU CAN POLISH THE ENGUAGING SURFACES OF THE TRIGGER AND SEAR BUT DON'T CHANGE THE ANGLES. E-MAIL ME AT MERRILLSMW@AOL IF YOU WANT TO SEND ME YOUR SPRING FOR COMPARISON.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks Mike, I will e-mail you from home. Let me know if you don't get it within a day or so, I have been having a problem with them disappearing.

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