Before you buy Remington 700 check this link. http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/manufacturing/2010-10-20-remington-700-trigger-cnbc_N.htm Saw this a while back on History Channel but blew it off. The Military Snipers have known about abrupt firings for years when the safety is released without pulling the trigger. A friend's son in law was killed Saturday while pulling his 700 into his tree stand. A limb evidently knocked the safety off and the gun fired, killing him in his stand. Why he had it pointed toward himself while pulling it up, we don't know but hunter's need to know this.
I admit my friend's story seems a little far fetched, especially since no one actually witnessed the accident. Thanks for the additional link... that sheds much more light on the issue. I don't think I would allow a news story to prevent me from purchasing a Remington as I have several myself. The story seems to link any unusual discharges to unauthorized adjustments from the troops in the field. Makes sense to me... Thanks again.
Absolutely... I thought I had that written in the original post. If nothing else, it is a sobering reminder for all of us to be careful.
I hang mine from the trigger guard or the strap and loading the 7mm is the last thing I do after getting everything else settled. Sad to hear him go, but it could have been prevented.
Regardless, if proper safety techniques were used, none of these would have happened. These are all tragedies, and the worst part is they could've been avoided. Please practice safety first. Make it a safe hunting trip for yourself and everyone else. For anyone pretty new, here are a few tips: Never point a gun towards anyone else. Even if you think it's unloaded. Always load your gun when you are sitting at your stand, and unload before you leave your stand. Always know what you're shooting at. Clearly identify what it is, and that it's a safe shot. Know what's behind the animal in case you miss, especially when shooting from the ground. High calibur means long distance. While you should never completely trust them, always have the safety on until you're ready to fire. Safety first!
