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Remington Safety
Posted by Murphy on Feb 16 2005
Mike & Brian,
Thanks for bringing this out, Mike. I have mixed feelings about this however, and have had from the start. I think I agree with Brian about it. If it ain't broke yet don't fix it. A lot of Remington 700 owners don't like the change in the safety anyway and look for old safetys to change back. Some say if the bolt isn't locked it can open unannounced, such as in a shoulder carry, and spill the chamber. I don't know about that but, if you are used to it being one way and it works for you, why change it? Others simply file or grind off the bolt lock so they can unload with the safety on. This started some years ago with the ADL blind magazine. Take the safety off and cycle the bolt to unload. If this is done correctly, muzzle in a safe direction, etc. no one gets hurt. A lot of people get scared after such an event though and start with the what-ifs. Also, Remington has had complaints of rifles discharging when safety is taken off, as Brian said. That has caused some problems. I good friend of mine shot and killed his 16 year old son with a M700 BDL 270, and never recovered from the trauma. He ultimately took his own life after loosing a lawsuit with Remington a number of years later. In all honesty, it's my opinion that no type of safety could have prevented the tragedy, but when you look for someone to blame, you go for the money, I guess. I believe the safety for any firearm is between the users ears. No mechanical guizzmo can prevent human error!
The change would be best left to personal choice, what suits you best. Remington will change out the trigger assembly on any thing that has the two piece sear. I think that goes back to 1967, which would include the 721, 722 and early 700's. I believe they will eventually discontinue the adjustable trigger because of the court actions. Another more or less humble opinion to ponder, good shootin'.
Murphy
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