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I tested the firearm MANY times while moving the safety that slight amount and at no time was I ever able to pull the trigger or cause the firing pin to drop. During my testing I could feel a slight "click" when I moved the safety that small distance. I would slightly touch the safety again and the bolt would open. A few times I could move the safety that small distance and the bolt would not open.

To my complete surprise if I touched the safety and moved it one thirty second of an inch forward I could almost every time open the bolt. He said yes, that once the bolt block is removed I could open the bolt and extract a live round without putting the gun in the FIRE position.Īfter I hung up the phone I "fiddled" with the safety after making sure the chamber was empty and the clip removed. I specifically asked him if that means I can open the bolt with the rifle safety still in the SAFE position. He said a new trigger would be installed where the bolt block has been removed. Just for the record I purchased the rifle in 1970 or 1971 at the Rod and Gun Club at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.ĭuring the discussion with the rep I asked specifically what would be done. A complete 180 from the last guy I talked to a couple of years ago. He issued a Tag number for me to use to take the complete rifle to a UPS shipping center to be mailed to them where they would inspect, clean and repair the rifle if found defective. He said it appears that my rifle should have been recalled although it was not listed in the recall serial numbers. I again explained the safety issue and the rep stated that yes there was a recall.
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Should you desire service on any of your Remington firearms please feel free to call us on our toll free service line 1-80 or visit the Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you.ġShot: I just got off the phone with a Remington representative. Remington wants you to enjoy the shooting sports - safely! Every firearm should be unloaded as soon as you are finished shooting – before taking it into your car, camp or house. Always unload your rifle when not actually in use. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Special care must be taken during the loading and unloading process. Regardless of whether your Model 788 rifle has a bolt-lock mechanism you must always follow the 10 Commandments of Firearm Safety.
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After you have lifted the bolt, slide the bolt rearward and then immediately put the manual safety back in the “S” or “On safe” position and then continue the unloading process. Be sure the rifle is pointing in a safe direction anytime you move the manual safety to the “F” or “Off or Fire” position. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you have a Model 788 rifle with a bolt-lock mechanism, the manual safety must be placed in the “F” or “Off or Fire” position to lift the bolt and begin the process of unloading the rifle. Model 788 rifles made before 1975 were equipped with a bolt-lock mechanism. Model 788 rifles were manufactured from 1967 until 1983. Remington Model 788 bolt-action rifles are not included in the safety modification program. My question is why does Remington not believe my rifle is not unsafe? The trigger cannot be pulled while the safety is in the second position. ALL the others have the three position safety which allows the bolt to be opened and the live round to be removed while in the second position. I have several other bolt action rifles and none of them require the safety to be completely OFF in order to unload the weapon. I take extra special precautions when unloading a live round from the gun but that precaution is required when unloading any live round from a weapon. But Remington doesn't seem to be concerned about that. I call BS on this because ANYTIME that rifle is off safety it can be accidentally fired.
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I was told that if the rifle did not fall within the recalled serial numbers if was not a safety factor and would not be repaired. I contacted Remington and advised them that the rifle I have does not fall within the serial numbers recalled but has the same safety issue.

This rifle has to be put OFF SAFETY in order to eject/remove a live round from the chamber. 243 that the serial number does not fall withing XXXXX thru XXXXXX.

The problem was that the rifle had to be put off safety in order to eject/remove a live round from the chamber. The problem listed serial numbers XXXXXX thru XXXXXXXX as being affected. Several years ago Remington came out with a recall of the Remington 788 in. This Remington customer service brings up a question for me.
