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I feel compelled to comment on the Remington Arms legal action
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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 434395" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>Aftermarket triggers are not always a cure all, sort of. </p><p></p><p>Prime example: </p><p></p><p>While hunting muleys in Colorado a few years ago, my brother's 270 fired the moment he released the safety on his custom 700 rifle. He was angled right in front of me and I could see that he clearly did not have a finger near the trigger. We both took a moment in confusion and I asked him if his rifle just did what I thought it did. He confirmed. Fortunately, he is not a ******* like the individuals in question with the 700 rifles. He had his pointing at the ground and had just chambered a round a minute or so prior to this, as we were approaching a bedded buck. The rifle was built by a reputable and experienced gunsmith. My brother wanted to save some money by having a Shilen trigger installed instead of the Jewel that I recommended. </p><p></p><p>After the incident he sent the rifle back to the smith and got a Jewel installed. The Shilen trigger was sent back to Shilen and I honestly do not remember what ever came of it. </p><p></p><p>I know I seem harsh with my language above but that's the way I roll when it comes to firearms and safety, and I make no apologies for it. If your rifle discharges unintentionally and you kill someone, especially in a house, then you flat out were "aiming" it at them. That means you don't have the smarts to be handling that firearm to begin with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 434395, member: 2693"] Aftermarket triggers are not always a cure all, sort of. Prime example: While hunting muleys in Colorado a few years ago, my brother's 270 fired the moment he released the safety on his custom 700 rifle. He was angled right in front of me and I could see that he clearly did not have a finger near the trigger. We both took a moment in confusion and I asked him if his rifle just did what I thought it did. He confirmed. Fortunately, he is not a ******* like the individuals in question with the 700 rifles. He had his pointing at the ground and had just chambered a round a minute or so prior to this, as we were approaching a bedded buck. The rifle was built by a reputable and experienced gunsmith. My brother wanted to save some money by having a Shilen trigger installed instead of the Jewel that I recommended. After the incident he sent the rifle back to the smith and got a Jewel installed. The Shilen trigger was sent back to Shilen and I honestly do not remember what ever came of it. I know I seem harsh with my language above but that's the way I roll when it comes to firearms and safety, and I make no apologies for it. If your rifle discharges unintentionally and you kill someone, especially in a house, then you flat out were "aiming" it at them. That means you don't have the smarts to be handling that firearm to begin with. [/QUOTE]
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