The Gravel Agency (Remington recall)

[splake0]

I sent my Remington 700 off for the trigger recall. They say 2-4 week turnaround time right now.

Any one else send their firearm off?

[Cowtown guy]

No. I bought a rifle basix and did it myself.

Nobody to maybe lose my rifle. Nobody to maybe "drop" my rifle. And less hassle for me in the long run.

[qwert]

Originally Posted by Cowtown guy

No. I bought a rifle basix and did it myself.

Nobody to maybe lose my rifle. Nobody to maybe "drop" my rifle. And less hassle for me in the long run.

IIRC, there is a rebate?, credit?, refund?, reimbursement?, program from Remington for those who purchase and instal after-market triggers.
I have no details.

Good Luck, YMMV

[Cowtown guy]

Originally Posted by qwert

IIRC, there is a rebate?, credit?, refund?, reimbursement?, program from Remington for those who purchase and instal after-market triggers.
I have no details.

Good Luck, YMMV

Not that I was told but it was a long time ago.

I filled out the stuff they wanted filled out. They sent it back telling me that Gravel was notified and they would be sending me a shipping box shortly. After a month of no response, I contacted them and Gravel again and Gravel said the box would be out shortly. This was in May. It still isn't here.

That is when I started thinking this one thru...
How many thousands, no, tens of thousands of rifles are these guys possibly going to see?
How will my rifle be any differently treated than what I had just dealt with trying to even get a box from them?
How long will this actually take?
How will my rifle fare in the mail? Twice for that matter, there and back again going to a known gun establishment. I know that people have had rifles intentionally broken in the mail system. Or at least that's what it looks like. (Truck tire treads on the package and a broken stock on a gun they received.)

Or....

There are tons of qualified gunsmiths here that can check a trigger for function. Hell there are tons of YouTube videos showing how if you are mechanically inclined. Sure you have to pay for the service but at least you will get a trigger that is tuned with little to no creep and a low yet safe pull weight. If it goes to recall it will be "lawyer proof" when you get it back. Likely with the same adjustments needed that you would have to be paying the gunsmith to do anyway.

Or you could do what I did. Buy the trigger. Watch a 15 minute video. Take 15-25 minutes to install the trigger and test it for function and fail. Then go and relax knowing that the rifle never left my place and I didn't have to worry about any of the above crap happening.

[gitrdun]

I like your thinking Cowtown Guy. With all the confusion that such a huge amount of firearms going to Gravel, I have to wonder if you'd even get your own gun back. And then there is this: would you want your gun in Quebec? NOT

[KBF]

Originally Posted by splake0

I sent my Remington 700 off for the trigger recall. They say 2-4 week turnaround time right now.

Any one else send their firearm off?

Is there a link? Serial# range?

[qwert]

Originally Posted by Cowtown guy

Not that I was told but it was a long time ago.

The report that I read was very recent and was regarding the most recent large recall. There are so many rifles in this recall that it will be difficult for Remington to process the work and that is why it was reported that there was a provision for owners who had installed aftermarket triggers, or who had work done by a local smith.

I did not have any affected rifles and did not take any details, but suggest inquiries may be worthwhile.

Good Luck, YMMV

[Cowtown guy]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

I like your thinking Cowtown Guy. With all the confusion that such a huge amount of firearms going to Gravel, I have to wonder if you'd even get your own gun back. And then there is this: would you want your gun in Quebec? NOT

Forgot to mention the Quebec part too. 100% agree!

[Cowtown guy]

Originally Posted by KBF

Is there a link? Serial# range?

It's all on the Remington site as far as I know.

[splake0]

I emailed the Gravel Agency in early December. At that time they said they were not busy and the recall would be done the same day they got it (at that time). They logged in my info and sent out the gun carton and the info I needed to send it back to them. Three weeks later I received the carton. I called the Gravel Angency they said it is now a 2-4 week turnaround time (1 person told me 4 weeks, the 2 nd person told me approximately 2 weeks). Also they told me that the rifle is insured (everything at Remington's expense). So in the mail it went. They should be getting it Monday or Tuesday.

[bat119]

I replaced my trigger with a Timney

Last time I had a gun delivered Canada post left it on my doorstep

I have a shipping box out of the deal and a chance to shop at the Remington store with a discount that wont cover the cost of shipping to Canada.

[gitrdun]

I haven't checked the Remington website. Does the recall include all the Walker triggers as well ?

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by bat119

I replaced my trigger with a Timney

Last time I had a gun delivered Canada post left it on my doorstep

I have a shipping box out of the deal and a chance to shop at the Remington store with a discount that wont cover the cost of shipping to Canada.

Saaawwweet deal!

[splake0]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

I haven't checked the Remington website. Does the recall include all the Walker triggers as well ?

Go to Remington's web site and type in your serial number. It will let you know if your rifle/gun is affected.

[mischief]

Sent mine out the second week of August and got it back last week of September. But the box did take 3 weeks to get to me, insurance was paid on it and I went over it when I got it home and there was no new marks on it. The box came prepacked with styrofoam that held it pretty good, I did tape it so it was almost water proof though.

[Training Wheels]

Box took a while to receive but had rifle back promptly.

[splake0]

They recieved my rifle yesterday. So we'll see how long it takes.

[bpcalgary]

They got mine into their hands on Dec 17th, haven't seen it come back yet but when I do I'll post. Can compare turnaround times.

[bpcalgary]

In the mail December 17th, just got it back yesterday if anyone's looking for ~ turnaround time. I have no idea what days they worked over the holidays..so my best guess is it would have taken 3 weeks if not for Christmas season

[fretman57]

Originally Posted by splake0

I sent my Remington 700 off for the trigger recall. They say 2-4 week turnaround time right now.

Any one else send their firearm off?

I contacted them the day after I heard of the recall they sent me a rifle box to send it in which I sent promptly and it was done very quickly and returned to me in the same condition it left except for the trigger which has been repaired as per the recall.
Turnaround was less then four weeks maybe only two, but it was very quick.
The added benefit was an offer for 40% off a purchase at Remington Canada so I bought a complete gun cleaning kit and some extras for a great price.

[splake0]

I just got an email stating that my rifle is on its' way back to me. So they had it less than a week. That good!

[splake0]

Originally Posted by splake0

I just got an email stating that my rifle is on its' way back to me. So they had it less than a week. That good!

Got my rifle back today. All looks fine. Mailed it on the 29 Dec and got it back on the 20 Jan. 3 weeks (more than 2 in the mail) is a good turn around.

[silver lab]

Did you guys have to give them your ser # to get them to send you a box? I could use the box.

[splake0]

Originally Posted by silver lab

Did you guys have to give them your ser # to get them to send you a box? I could use the box.

Yes