I went out last night looking for pigs I didnt see any so I decided to start calling for some yotes not even 5 minutes into my calling a good size yote came in. I got my optics mounted and the rifle in position I had my left hand on the forearm like I always do and my right hand I was using my index finger and thumb at the same time to release the safety and disaster struck the damn rifle went off!!!! Has anybody ever had this happen to them im really tempted to send this rig back to remington for a replacement the rifle is brand new with probably 150 rds down the tube

Model 700 XHR in 30.06

I have been one of the biggest Remington Loyalist, and have never had any issue's with any of my 700's but Im hearing way to many stories like yours recently to feel comfortable using them anymore.

So what you are saying is you missed the Yote!

Yep, there was an hour long expose on one of the cable channels about this very issue. I though it was the usual anit gun propogand but apprently this probelm has been around for a very long time. Showed a lot of military sniper rifles going off accidently so its sure not user error or lack of cleaning. I have a 30 year old 700 that is my go to gun and while I have it down for the season I am installing a Timney trigger in it, which solves the flaw in the factory trigger. In 30 years of shootin this rifle I have never had an issue but its time to be sure I dont. Remington wont fix the rifle. With older rifles, all they will do is make it where the bolt will open with the safety still on.

Scary stuff guys never in my life I expected this to happen to me and it did very scary and im seriously putting this rig up before something bad happens!

Wow. Glad everything turned out ok. Has the trigger been modified in any way?

Have you adjusted the trigger or had any work done to it?

The trigger has never been toyed with and the rifle has been out of the stock once! Im really upset with this right now its such a great rig and never thought I would have an issue with it.

10 million remington fans prove this couldn't have happened Anthony. Seriousy though put that thing up for now. If you need rifle to use give me a call.

Its up DD I have another rig here to use thanks man

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Im no mood for BS the gun went off on its own what do you think happen to the yote!!!

Killer, does this rifle have the new X Mark pro trigger or the old style?

If it was gun change out trigger and keep on keepin on, I personally have still not ever had an issue, no doubting you but even if I had an issue I would change out trigger and roll on, I never point a rifle in the direction of something other than my target with round in pipe so only issue I would ever have would be a miss. You should take it to a smith like doc's gun shot and see what he finds so we can all hear it an opinion from a smith alot of use, did you buy new? Or is it possible that someone else could have attempted to adjust trigger, just saying first thing I do, wouldn't even want to hunt with the heavy triggers from factory

Who's the other guy here that had a new Remington go off at the smith? I was sure it was only the old ones.

Yes sir its the new model with the X mark adjustable trigger and is still set at 3 1/2 pounds from the factory.

I found a video but im sure its about the older remi's I havent watched the whole thing yet but check out the reporter with his finger on trigger wow!

Not good at all, glad nobody got hurt. I'd be sending it back to the factory if it were me. I'm sure they will make it right, especially with them being on the hot seat for similar stories here recently. Let us know how it turns out.

3.5lbs from the factory ??? Never in my life have I seen a factory rifle leave at 3.5 lbs. More like 8 or 9 lbs?

It ran to the hills , it ran for its life...

Overview:
When our triangular barrel contour made its debut in varmint/target weight on the Model 700™ VTR, it was deemed one of the most innovative barrel designs conceived. We’re proud to unveil its big-game evolution, the Model 700 XHR (Xtreme Hunting Rifle), firmly seated atop the food chain with the renowned accuracy and supreme strength of our Model 700 action as its foundation. Pick it up, and the first thing you’ll notice is the impeccable balance. With a magnum contour barrel crafted in our patent-pending triangular formation, the rifle seems to point itself. This barrel design allows us to shave weight while maintaining the rigidity of a traditional round barrel. And the weight that remains is in all the right places. Plus, its surface area facilitates rapid cooling for more accurate followup shots. Not that you’ll need them. Like all new Model 700s, the XHR features our new externally adjustable X-Mark Pro® trigger system that comes set from the factory with 3 1/2 lbs. pull, and can be easily fine-tuned to your preference – by you.

Contact Remington, send in rifle have them fix it, done.

I'd replace it with a Jewel instead of another factory trigger.

If you've lost confidence in the rifle drop it off at my house, I'll put it out of your misery.

if my memory isn't failing me it was deewayne w/ an XHR as well.

Thats scary right there. Glad nothing bad happened. I could definately see how something like that could make you lose all faith in a gun. I have one with the xmark trigger ive never fired but have it turned down to 2lbs. Might have to order a timney today for it.