RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

Frizz, you are correct! I missed read the POST

RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

The price you pay for a POS 710 doesn't cover the cost of the trigger group of an Etronix equipped rifle. The Etronix rifle has an MSRP of over $1000, and I've never even seen one on a dealers shelf so I don't have a clue what they actually retail for, but it's gonna be a LOT more than a 710.

Yep, that sums it up nicely. Sorry, but sometimes the truth hurts, and the fact of the matter is that you bought a POS rifle, actually spent money to trick it out, and now expect it to do what it was never designed to do. The 710 is not a long range target rifle, and never will be. You can't fault us for pointing out the fact that your rifle won't do what you want it to. Please don't project your buyers remorse onto us. I wish you had come on here and asked before you bought the gun so you'd have known better.

The trigger is non-adjustable, and you probably won't find a gunsmith who will work on it either. Not to mention that that rifle isn't worth a $50-75 trigger job anyway. You bought what, in the gun world, is the equivalent of a disposable razor. It doesn't cost much, gets the job done, and when its outlived its usefulness, you throw it away and get another one. It's designed to be an economy, no frills hunting gun that is better than nothing. This will be a lesson to you to do a little more research before you buy your next special purpose rifle.

Mike

RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

You can get a 365 dollar trigger job by purchasing a Remington 700.:D

RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

I would look for a set trigger rather than reduce the weight on the factory trigger this light. A weight less than 3 lbs. is not what I would recommend for an all purpose hunting rifle. This is much too light. Many set triggers are very smooth and use a 3 to 3.5 lb. standard trigger with a contact set trigger. Canjar makes a quality replacment, set trigger system that is excellent. Shop for one matched for your 710 and you'll have the best of both worlds.

RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

Guys don't rub salt in the poor guys wound.He says he loves his 710.If he's happy with it that's all that counts.Anyone with gun experience knows the 710 is cheaply made.Like mentioned a throw away rifle.I personally wouldn't own one on a bet.That's what makes the world go around. Everyone likes something different.Going back to the original question. Nothing can be done to lighten the trigger on your 710.Shoot it like it is.Plus even if something could be done to lighten the trigger why throw more money into something that will never be much of a rifle.Chalk it up to experience.Next time do some research and ask questions.You mentioned you want a Savage. I think we'll all agree that's a much better rifle for about the same money as the 710.

Ruger Redhawk

RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

Just a comment on the 710. I have always shot 700 rems. they are my favorite bolt action rifles (a personal pref.). I recently purchased a 710 as a "truck gun". It gets left in the truck all the time, and while it is not a 700, I have taken 4 hogs, 2 coyotes, and a bobcat with it. It puts out 3" groups at 150 yds, but is still capable of taking out the trash and predators. The bobcat was taken at 120 yds, the coyotes at 160 and 75, and the hogs between 50 and 100 yds. Its not a great gun, and it has no place on the, but if you just want a cheap, not junk, hunting rifle for medium game, you cant beat it for the money. I gave 260 for it on sale.

In answer to your post, you would be better off saving your money, not upgrading the 710, and buying any decent savage, remington, or any other not-so-cheap rifle. Any money spent on upgrading a 710 is thrown away. It is a purpose designed cheap rifle.

Glad you like it though.

RE: adjusting Remington 710 trigger to 1.5#
 

I agree totaly...;)