M24 Trigger Adjustment Question

[kydron]

I've searched on the forum and all previous posts seem to indicate that the M24 trigger can only be adjusted "up" in pull weight. As received mine breaks fairly cleanly and very consistently at around 3 lbs 1 oz.

Right now the external adjustment screw is just about flush with the trigger face and looks like it may possibly have some threadlock on it. I tried turning it lightly with a 1/16 allen, but it didn't budge and I don't want to risk damaging the set screw if there's nothing to be gained.

I was hoping to run it closer to 2 lbs if possible. Does anyone know if this is possible using only the external adjustment or should I just live with it?

 

[Random Guy]

Per the former Remington Defense rep they can only be adjusted upward to meet US military spec which was no lower than 2.5 lbs. Your pull is ideal per the M24 contract, and I wouldn’t want to ruin a real M24 trigger since they are basically non-replaceable. I recommend leaving it alone...

For a 2lb pull, I’d buy a different trigger like a Jewel or something along those lines.

 

[Skunk]

Nothing wrong with a clean 3 lbs.

 

[Lost_Phil]

The M24 uses the X-Mark trigger and it can be adjusted down to 2.5LB some times. The only difference between the M24 and the factory production triggers, is they were hand fitted to have a crisper brake.

A Q-tip with break clean will remove the Loctite and you can turn the screw out to low the pull. But as the others have said, I would put a two stage in it like the TriggerTech Special.

Also, you can search the forums for M24 Trigger to get more information on how to adjust them or what people replaced them with.

 

[kydron]

Thanks for the input. Agreed, I’m just gonna leave this one alone and keep it the way it was originally spec’d.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

The M24 uses the X-Mark trigger

No it doesn't. The only thing a M24 SWS trigger and an X-Mark Pro have in common is a screw goes through the trigger shoe.

 

[BullGear]

I know I'm in a minority, but mine are set to 3.5 lbs.

Good luck!

 

[Random Guy]

fwiw:

M24 Sniper Weapons System
February 28, 2017
M24 Sniper Rifle – Details Matter
Author: Michael Haugen

THE TRIGGER

One component of the M24 specification was the requirement for a user adjustable trigger (“the rifle shall have a trigger pull capable of being adjusted by the user”). The trigger weight was to be not less than 2 lbs 8oz and “more” than 4lbs (it could exceed 4 lbs). As a result of these specifications, Remington modified their existing trigger by adding a screw and a spring in the trigger shoe than can be adjusted by the operator. This trigger is called the “M24 Fire Control” and is normally only used on the M24 series of rifles (M24, M24A2, M24A3).

While the M24 Fire Control is technically unique, truthfully it is as stated a standard Remington commercial 700 trigger (fire control) with a screw and a spring in the trigger shoe to allow it to be adjusted by the user. It is worth noting that “adjustment” is a relative term when it comes to this trigger. What I mean is that the trigger is manufactured (set up) to be somewhere between 3.5 and 5 lbs (they try to get around 3.8 – 4lbs), however the adjustment screw can never make it any lighter, only heavier. In other words, the screw can be completely removed without making the trigger/weapon unsafe and in fact many sniper students do exactly that. The intent of the requirement was to give the sniper an adjustable trigger (as I know the shooters involved with development specified), however soldiers being soldiers, if there is a screw that can be manipulated, it will be and Remington did not want a weapon system that could be made unsafe.

It’s worth noting that each M24 Fire Control is set and then tested with 5 pulls; the trigger must produce a pull force less than 5lbs throughout the test to be used. Once the trigger is set, the sear engagement screw is peened; a punch is used to dent the screw pathway so that that it cannot back out. Also, all three adjustment screws are coated with a shellac material that dries hard. Usually this shellac is red, but I have seen clear as well.