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No. 9. M-700 X-Mark Pro Adjustable Install a Light Trigger Spring
Lighten and Smooth the NEW M-700 X-Mark Pro
Adjustable Trigger introduced by Renington in 2009.
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This New X-Mark Pro Adjustable trigger assembly, introduced in 2009, has two trigger weight
of pull springs. When the trigger is pulled, both of these springs are compressed. Either one of these springs,
by itself, is capable of creating a heavier weight of pull than most of us would prefer.
The starting weight of pull for this particular trigger, with factory springs and adjustments. is 4 lbs. 10 oz's.
This picture shows an allen wrench inserted into each of the two
trigger spring adjusting screws. Both of these screws will be utilized during the installation of this spring, and adjustment
of this triggers weight of pull.
This picture also illustrates
an allen wrench inserted into the sear engagement adjustment screw, this third wrench's only purpose is to make clear the
physical location of this screw.
The final trigger pull weight of
2¾ lbs. was achieved without making any adjustments to this sear engagement screw.
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I'll call this trigger
spring
#1, simply because it is located in the same place as the single spring in the original, or old style triggers.
This is the only spring you will need to replace.
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This is the new spring, ready to install. Turn the adjusting
screw in until its head is flush with the trigger housing. Use some type of sealant to prevent further movement of this
screw.
In my effort to shift as much "work" as possible
to trigger spring #2, I have made this new spring very light.
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Trigger spring #2 is located
under this new triggers weight of pull adjustment screw, but cannot be easily removed or changed.
Given the type of parts, and the amount of disassembly required, I believe the best solution is to leave this spring in place.
When the adjustment screw is removed as seen in picture #4, the second trigger spring under this screw, remains
loosely captured within the trigger housing.
In other words, when this adjustment screw is removed, the
second trigger spring is still inside the trigger housing, but it is placing no pressure at all on the trigger.
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In this picture, the weight of pull adjustment screw has been re-installed,
and turned all the way "In". The weight of pull for this sample trigger at this point is 3 lbs. 10ozs.
This is 1 lb. lighter than the starting weight of pull.
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With the weight of pull screw backed out 1/2 turn, the new weight
of pull is
3 lbs. 0 ozs.
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By backing the weight of pull screw out a total of 3/4 turn, this trigger now has a pull weight
of 2 lbs. 12 oz's.
My strong recommendation is that you not back
this screw out any more than this 3/4 turn.
The most consistent weight of pull results are achieved when the trigger
spring remains compressed within its normal operating range throughout the entire movement
of the trigger.
When the weight of pull screw is backed out
more than 3/4 turn, the trigger spring is allowed to extend past its normal operating length, and shot to shot weight
of pull consistency is lost.
These X-Mark Pro series triggers respond well to use. All of the pull
weights previously listed in this description, were achieved after the addition of a tiny dab of Loctite Moly Paste #51048
to the trigger and sear contact surfaces and then a sufficient amount of dry firing to eliminate any scratchy feel that
may exist. This process will smooth the trigger pull, it will lighten the trigger pull, and most important of all, it
will make the weight of pull more uniform. If you occasionally lubricate the nose of the striker, the cocking cam, and
the back side of the bolts locking lugs, as you dry fire the rifle, you will smooth up more than just the trigger. If
your rifle is new, or nearly new, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how much smoother and easier your rifles bolt
lift, and overall bolt operation will become.
With the simple installation of a spring, plus the break-in
process described above, you will have a great hunting rifle trigger.
And
remember, this 2¾ lb. weight of pull was achieved with no reduction in the factory set sear engagement.
To Order this spring click on this link to catalog page:
Trigger Springs
for Rifles
No liability is expressed or implied for damage or injury which may
result from the improper installation or use of this product.
Item #2009
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