Remingtons response is just alot of jadda jadda blah blah blah. Why dont they show how the trigger works instead! The trigger designed by Walker is safe when the sear and trigger screws are correct. But, there is always a risk with that connector bar in it...

Own a Rem. Mountain LSS 7mm-08. First round of the day and I had a mis-fire, down range. While sighting in, noticed the safety was stuck. So, I raised my head away from the scope. Looked at the safety. The gun fired when the safety switch was moved to the fire position. My finger was not on the trigger. First time in ten years. My trigger is modified. The gun was clean when this happened. Got my attention.

I understand that when people spend $700+ on a rifle they are going to defend it, like most the people posting comments. Saying yours never has misfired is like saying your Grand Ams head gasket has never blown, so what, they're still known for it, don't buy one. it shouldn't be pointed in a safe direction, but I surely wouldn't let my 15 year old take a loose cannon hunting, rare or not.

An accidental discharge, whether user or manufacturer fault, is a much less dangerous problem if you're not POINTING A LOADED GUN at another HUMAN BEING. How many accidental discharge deaths are the result of ricochet from a firearm pointed in a safe direction? Seriously.

also named Eagleye by Hawkshaw Harper The 700 Rem. one of the greatest rifles I,ve owned first one was in the 50,s 700 BDL 243 then the 25-06 could bring down a bird, critter or what ever at 440 yds. freestyle. sense then many more 700,s My favorite the 280 Mountain rifle the last a Remington Model 7 in the great 300 SAUM . Never have i seen a misfire, and yes have set the trigger pull on all of them, and yes the trig system can be set too soft drop the butt of the rifle on the floor and if it goes off, means tighten up the screw and when done put some of the ladies finger nail polish too lock it. reloading and firing thousands of rounds afew falls from tree, rocks and my favorite little 243 thrown from my fourwheeler hot very cold they all still the best. Yes, a good gun needs a good cleaning now and again, so get-R-done guys. 700 REMINGTON the BEST the Outlaw from Oklahoma

I HAVE THE REMINGTON 788 THIS IS A SWEET GUN SHOOTS GOOD AND ITS CLEANING AND TRIG IS GREAT PLUS IT SHOOTS 2 DIFFRENT ROUNDS THE 308 AND THE 7.62x52 NATO ROUND GREAT SNIPER RIFLE INDEED ,

THE REASON THE WEAPON DISCHARGED (MATT) WHEN THE JAR HEAD SNIPER INSTRUCTOR TOUCHED THE BOLT IS BECAUSE UNTIL RECENTLY MANDATED CHANGES USMC SNIPER STUDENTS WERE PERFORMING UNAUTHORIZED ADJUSTMENTS TO THERE WEAPON TRIGGER PACKS. PLEASE GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE OPENING YOUR MOUTH. EVRYBODY CALM DOWN, THE REMINGTON 700 IS A SAFE BATTLE PROVEN WEAPON WITH MORE (HEAD SHOTS) UNLIKE NO OTHER RIFLE IN THE WORLD! THE USER IS THE PROBLEM!

At sixty one I've had my share of Remingtons and I too have had my issues with them.Though they are a fine shooting firearm in there own right, I have seen several "accidental" discharges while in the service. Two of which I've experianced myself,one nearly causing a tragity. If you own one I highly recomend that you install a new Timney or some other type of trigger assy. It is a very cheap insurance policy, and if you feel that you should be compensated for the replacement by all means get in on the class action. As for mine, I repaired my 700 and promptly sold it and the other model that nearly caused a death that I couldn't get a trigger group for was sumarly cut it up with a torch and baried, thank God it wasn't my friend I had to plant, it was a close call!!!! Needless to say that was my last purchase of any Remington product, and I'll never buy anouther, period.Remington has known for years about these problems as my father was a gun smith and had returned several for warentee work for discharge issues and spoken to factory reps at major gun shows and at major match's so unless all the reps kept silent , there is no doubt they were aware of these issues long before CNBC came up with there report.I have a very extensive collection and I'm proud to say there is only 1 Remington in my collection and it is a rare antique pistol that isn't fired.I'm just one person, but I know lots of others that wouldn't own one and as for myself I wont hunt with anyone that has one on a hunt with me, so take notice Remington or it will be your downfall.

I have owned more than 15 model 700's in my life. I still own five and never had one problem. One simple safty rule never point a gun at anyone. follow that rule and thier wuold'nt be accidents.

I would have to agree with Remington's stance. There has been very little evidence that the mentioned rifles have not been modified or have been kept is good working condition. The sheer amount of 700's that are out their stacks statistics against them. I trust my 3 Remington 700's that are anywhere from 3 to 40 years old. Never once have I had a problem, but they are in factory specified setup and in good condition.

i to own a early model 700adl i got this from my grandfather when he passed it had not been fired in years . When i took it to the gravel pit to sight in the scope i had a mis-fire ! the trigger locked on me after i tried to fire it as i was standing there wondering " what the hell" the thing went off! thank god i still had a good grip on it and was still pointed down range! i took it to my gunsmith immediatly and he looked into it! i came back later and he said he pulled the bolt apart cleaned everything and re-oiled it and the trigger assembly which he said had massive amount of lint and old oil built up !! the rifle has worked perfect for me since then and would not trade it for anything! but it does go to show you that just a simple clean at home is not enough to maintain a good firearm!

I simply replaced my Remington trigger with a Jewel trigger, not because of a malfunction but you can adjust trigger break down to as little as an ounce and half. Makes it a whole different rifle.

ahh, did I not hear that it is the "old" 700's w/the scored trigger and NOT the new ones w/the smooth triggers. My old 700adl has sent several rd's downrange as I took off the safety. My buddy calls it "a hair triggered bitch" and won't shoot it. 1/2" 5shot group at 100m's works for me.

I am a retired Army Special Forces Officer. In the nature of my work in training and in combat I have fired hundreds of guns, including the 700 - both civilan and military versions. While I have never had an accidental discharge with this rifle, I did watch the documentary with a critical eye. One video segment showed a Marine Corps Sniper intructor, at the Sniper school, discharge a 700 by merely touching the bolt. This is irrefutable evidence that accidental discharges can occur with the 700. When human life is at stake, why take risks. If you are considering a 700 may I recommend you look at a Blaser R93 (the safest rifle in the world perhaps). If you own a 700, get a better trigger assembly. Too many deaths have involved the 700 to take chances.

First of all I agree with the earlier post from Eric H that in essence, "We all take personal responsibility for our purchases." Second, this is as much a test of the peoples will as it is of the gun. If enough people start crying about needing their gun fixed, then the goal of CNBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, and all other liberal media outlets would be to break the back of gun manufacturers by nit-picking their products and forcing law suits. I would rather take personal responsibility and I think most other gun owners agree. I have no patience for people who feel that someone owes them something for every little problem that might come up in life. If they feel that the problem is significant enough for concern, then take personal responsibility and get an upgrade. I am perfectly pleased with my model 700 and will keep it as is.

I own 5 different model 700 BDLs from 7mm Mag down to 22-250 and never had an malfunction what so ever.... Its a bolt action !! thats your extra safty

The day after I saw the program on CNBC I tool my Model 700 to my gunsmith to have a Timney trigger installed. I've had my 700 for 30+ years and have put thousands of rounds through it and never had it malfunction. Still, it's not worth the risk.

No one should get a free fix. Everyone who bought a 700 bought it knowing that it didn't have a trigger block. If they didn't, they didn't make an informed decision. What has happened to personal responsibility?

I own a 1975 7mm Magnum 700 BDL. It has never malfunctioned. However it only takes once. Remingtons trigger does not block the firing pin on safe. You can purchase a Timley trigger that does, much safer.I think that Remington should offer a free upgrade to install a trigger that blocks the firing pin like Timley. Why should i have to spend the $125 for the upgrade. Mike Walkers invention was not as good as John Brownings!