Changing trigger pull on Remington 700

[Flint Lock]

I found a sweet deal on slightly used a Remington 700 in 7mm Rem. Mag. at the Harrisburg gunshow over the weekend. I have noticed when dry firing that the trigger pull is very heavy. I generally prefer a light trigger, so it is a good idea to modify the trigger pull to make it lighter? If this is possible and a good idea, how involved of a job is it?

[P-11 shooter]

I found a sweet deal on slightly used a Remington 700 in 7mm Rem. Mag. at the Harrisburg gunshow over the weekend. I have noticed when dry firing that the trigger pull is very heavy. I generally prefer a light trigger, so it is a good idea to modify the trigger pull to make it lighter? If this is possible and a good idea, how involved of a job is it?

It's as easy as dropping it off at the gunsmith

[Tomcat088]

Are you wanting to do it yourself? Do you know if it's the old Remington trigger with the wide shoe? Is it the newer X-mark trigger? This will dictate how it's changed, although it's quite similar.

[Flint Lock]

Are you wanting to do it yourself? Do you know if it's the old Remington trigger with the wide shoe? Is it the newer X-mark trigger? This will dictate how it's changed, although it's quite similar.

I'd do it myself if it can be done buy a guy whose worked on cars and done rough carpentry with no machine or gunsmithing background.

How much should I expect to spend having a gunsmith do this? And, is this a good idea or is there a reason why the pull is so heavy?

[Lycanthrope]

If it's an older trigger, it's pretty easy.

http://www.quarterbore.com/library/a...00trigger.html

Lycantrythisthrope

[Tomcat088]

Here's another thread that covers the new triggers and the old triggers.
http://www.shootingworld.com/bbs/vie...1def646fa0be79

Just some more photos and things you can compare to get the right idea. Please be careful in doing this and always check the function of your safety.