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3/21/2010 10:38:51 AM EDT
Just replaced the X-Mark Pro trigger in my new Rem 700 SPS Tactical with a Timney trigger with safety.  Bottom line; the bolt stop is non-functional.  I do have an inquiry into Timney.



The trigger was an easy install.  The trigger and safety work great.  The trigger was pre set at 2.5 lbs.  But the bolt catch is not working.



What is the issue?
3/21/2010 12:46:12 PM EDT
[#1]
Did you grind a radius on the bolt release to clear the overtravel adjustment screw?
3/21/2010 1:33:22 PM EDT
[#2]



Quoted:


Did you grind a radius on the bolt release to clear the overtravel adjustment screw?


No.  I just installed it as is.  The bolt release mechanism just flops up and down without engaging anything as far as I can tell.



 
3/21/2010 2:01:11 PM EDT
[#3]
If the bolt release just 'flops up and down...' it sounds like you did not install the bolt stop release spring.

Charles.

3/21/2010 2:02:30 PM EDT
[#4]



Quoted:


If the bolt release just 'flops up and down...' it sounds like you did not install the bolt stop release spring.



Charles.






I know however, the trigger is a self contained unit and the instructions don't call for anything but doing a drop in.



 
3/21/2010 2:20:11 PM EDT
[#5]
Well...i think i did forget the spring...back to work/
3/21/2010 4:28:48 PM EDT
[#6]
Well gentlemen, thank you for tactfully calling me a dumb ass on the spring issue.  I fixed it.  Yes, I forgot the spring.  The instructions are not that good.  I had to dig thru my garbage to find that spring.  But it is now good to go.



I can always count on you ARFCOM folks to come through.



Thanks again.  

3/21/2010 5:16:06 PM EDT
[#7]
I did not call you any names.

Just sent a suggestion based on 40+ years experience with M40/M700 actions.

Charles.

3/21/2010 5:24:54 PM EDT
[#8]



Quoted:


I did not call you any names.



Just sent a suggestion based on 40+ years experience with M40/M700 actions.



Charles.






Charles...I was kidding.  I know  you did not call me a name.  I was calling myself a dumbass...my first trigger installation.  Thanks for the info.  It took a while to figure out how the spring went in, but it really only could go in one way.



 
3/21/2010 5:34:31 PM EDT
[#9]
Don't be too hard on yourself.

Rem triggers are not friendly, especially with that strange bolt stop spring....

But they are very well designed.

Glad it worked out for you.

Charles.

3/24/2010 8:34:39 AM EDT
[#10]
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