What was Remington thinking

[Coldfinger]

I bought my son a Remington model7 Predator in 22-250 a couple years ago. Now he's 7 and shooting it we decided it was time to toss the xmark trigger in the trash and install a TriggerTech. While removing the action screws I noticed the rear tang screw is substantially smaller than normal like 1/8" in diameter. What was the purpose for this as my old model 7 had matching diameter screws.

 

[RT2506]

Probably to discourage you from replacing the XMark trigger easily. The reason for changing the good old trigger with the XMark was because Bubba did not know how to properly adjust it and if not done right it would go off when closing the bolt or bumping the rifle hard. Remington got sued big time over the old trigger.

 

[Coldfinger]

I'm talking about the action screws, one is the standard size at the recoil lug but the rear one at the tang is the same size as the 770 rear screw. I thought by buying a model 7 I was getting a decently built rifle.

 

[bads1buell]

Be careful with that rear screw. I just had to order a new on as I put to much torque on it and stripped the head out. I would start with 10-20 in lbs and see where it shoots best.

 

[Coldfinger]

Be careful with that rear screw. I just had to order a new on as I put to much torque on it and stripped the head out. I would start with 10-20 in lbs and see where it shoots best.

I'm prolly going to drill and tap to match front screw.

 

[bads1buell]

Let me know how it works out as I may do the same thing to mine.

 

[ksfarmer]

Tapping for 1/4 is sop for customized model sevens