It is an externally adjustable trigger that Remington claims is so smooth, it "breaks like glass.
Remington introduced the X-Mark Pro in 2006. However, for the older guns, the company is offering a coupon instead. In my experience the 788 proved to be a very accurate rifle, a sentiment voiced by most 788 owners. Left hand models were offered in 6mm Rem. Nonetheless, the company is offering to replace Walker triggers with a "connectorless" trigger, in most cases the X-Mark Pro. Barrel lengths were 22 or 24 inches for standard rifles and 18.5 inches for carbines (.243, 7nm-08 and. Remington set up a website and a hotline, 1-80, with more information. Remington is offering to replace the trigger mechanism, provide a voucher code, or refunds. Remington has always denied the allegations. Current and former owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles who replaced their rifle’s original Walker trigger mechanism with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism. 270 Winchester, which is essentially the base model 700 made in the early 80s. Multiple lawsuits have alleged the connector can become dislodged, making the guns susceptible to firing without a trigger pull. I installed the trigger in a Remington Sportsman 78 in. Those guns have what is known as a Walker trigger, which includes a tiny part called a trigger connector. The site is only for the guns that are formally being recalled.įor the rest, Remington offers a free retrofit or a product voucher if you want it.
If you are unsure when your gun was manufactured, Remington has set up a website where you can enter your gun's serial number. Hogan has continuously fought injustices that inflict death and injury and focuses on bringing to account those who profit from defective, dangerous products. Remington admits those guns may have a manufacturing defect that could cause them to fire without a trigger pull, and is offering to retrofit them with a new X-Mark Pro trigger. Sell, search, bid, and win on Antiques, Collectibles, Coins, Estate & Personal Property, Cars & Trucks, Toys and more. He specializes in all types of cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, defective products.
That applies to Model 700 and Model Seven rifles manufactured between May 1, 2006, and April 9, 2014, and equipped with an X-Mark Pro trigger.
Only some of the guns are subject to a formal recall, in which the company is urging owners to stop using them immediately and return them to the company to be retrofitted.