Remington 700ML Problem

Ctodd · 10-30-2009, 05:49 AM

Last night I cleaned my Remington 700ML for storage and when put the bolt back in the gun it didnt feel right. When I worked the bolt it didnt have the feel that it normally did and seemed like it was slipping. I took the bolt apart and ****ed it then reassembled it and it felt fine. I removed the nipple and breech plug and dry fired it and it worked. Then after working the bolt the gun will "fire" when the safety is moved forward. It sounds like a sear problem but Im not sure.

Any thoughts??

It may be time to retire this muzzleloader after 10 years of service. Its the most accurate one Ive ever shot. Parts seem to be hard to come by.

Note: Mine was upgraded years ago to work with 209 primers. (Not the Cabelas version) which required a different spring, striker and 209 nipple.

sabotloader · 10-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Ctodd

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Then after working the bolt the gun will "fire" when the safety is moved forward. It sounds like a sear problem but Im not sure.

It is possible but probably it is more related to the Walker Trigger assembly.

Here are the directions for adjusting a Walker

http://www.quarterbore.com/library/a...00trigger.html

Underclocked · 10-30-2009, 01:38 PM

It is is the internal trigger sear, you can adjust that. A little more engagement (you can see it through the hole in the side of the housing) would probably do the trick. If it's the trigger to bolt sear - that's another story. Given your descripition, I would think it is the internal trigger sear though.

Ctodd · 10-30-2009, 06:40 PM

This isnt the first time Ive had trouble with this gun. The only way I would EVER trust it again is to buy another trigger assembly. The problem is I cant find one anywhere! I think I'll go back to TC next year and retire my remington.

cougar59 · 02-24-2010, 01:39 PM

Ctodd,
What kind of 209 conversion did you use on your 700ML? Trying to convert mine now and having some problems. Are you satisfied with your conversion? Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Cougar59

sabotloader · 02-24-2010, 04:06 PM

cougar59

http://muzzleloadingbullets.com/remi...rsion_kit.html

TNHagies · 02-24-2010, 04:34 PM

Ctod,

Man I hate to hear you're having problems. Listen to these guys, they know their stuff. Obviously I wouldn't want you to take a gun you don't trust but if it was me, I'd try and fix it. You can find parts for them but true, it's not as easy as for the newer models.

Personally, I'd put quite a bit of money into mine before I gave up on it. The thing just flat out shoots!

nchawkeye · 02-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Well...If you have an unsafe gun you need to get rid of it, send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you...

sabotloader · 02-25-2010, 06:54 AM

Ctodd

The Walker Trigger is a good trigger, amd i am sure it would work very well for you if you get it adjusted correctly. There are replacement triggers out there for the Walker if you want to go that route. Brownells has them as well as several other places...