Rem 700 trigger cleaning

[hemiford]

Lighter fluid / Brakleen, then compressed air.

No lube, not even graphite ?

 

[Bob Wright]

Solvent and an ultrasonic cleaner? That might be my choice if mine were really dirty.

 

[undert0e]

I'll second the ultrasonic. I stay away from liquid lube due to it attracting particulate over time.

 

[RiverShooter]

Lighter fluid flush.

 

[Muddyboots]

+1 on Brakeleen. I have soaked them in acetone as well but the Brakekleen added pressure helps dislodge crap too.

 

[MJT700P]

I've used brakleen and compressed air without any problems for a while now.

 

[Aoudad 101]

White gas , blow dry

 

[E270wsm]

Lighter fluid, like for a Zippo lighter. Flush the trigger and let it dry. There will be a very light, dry film left, and the trigger assembly will be clean. That has worked well for me for many years.
Edit to add. This has been for Winchester M70, Timney replacement triggers on Rugers and the Jewel triggers on my Remington 700's

 

[hemiford]

Thanks, Gents.

So nobody thinks graphite is a good idea ?

 

[jepp2]

When I get an unknown to me Rem Walker trigger, I do a complete teardown and soak it in OMS for a couple of days. Will surprise you what you can find in there. Let air dry. Check everything for any burrs that need removed. Lightly polish the sear engagement surfaces (only improve finish, don't change any angles). Install a new lighter trigger spring, reassemble and set the trigger pull weight, sear engagement, and overtravel to suit me. Perform all safety checks. Makes for a very good trigger I have confidence in.

 

[Black Hat]

Lighter fluid, like for a Zippo lighter. Flush the trigger and let it dry. There will be a very light, dry film left, and the trigger assembly will be clean. That has worked well for me for many years.
Edit to add. This has been for Winchester M70, Timney replacement triggers on Rugers and the Jewel triggers on my Remington 700's

This ^^^^^

 

[Rob L.]

After removal of assembly, use solvent to clean off the gunk. I use Acetone to give it an oil-base free bath. Lighter fluid still has a bit of oil base in it. Whatever works best ...

 

[Trm82]

The best cleaning procedure I have found for the Remington trigger is to remove from rifle , open garbage up , throw in garbage , install trigger tech , timney , jewel etc .. cleaning now complete.

Or another option is to empty lighter fluid mentioned above on top and all around rem 700 trigger. Next step is to light the fluid with a match or alternate source of ignition.

 

[Mike Matteson]

Trm82: Said it all. R & R with Trigger Tech.