[Sask Hunter]

Originally Posted by pseelk

I have a rem 700 classic used it for years never once had it go off on its own,However I went hunting with my nephew once,he had borrowed an older model 700 from a freind.Soon as he closed the bolt on it fired.Safety was off a the time.Luckily the muzzle was pointed in the dirt.We took out all ammo,put the safety on and closed the bolt.Every time we put the safty off it fired as if you pulled the trigger.So it can be an issue with the older ones.Needless to say we left it in the truck and shared my classic for the day.

Holy Moly.