Gunsmithing Rem 788 safety question.(UPDATED WITH PICS)

[flopduster]

I have a Rem 788 carbine 308 that I love and plan to turn it into my "boxstand" gun. The only problem I have with it is the safety.

It will flip off safety with very little pressure, even a brush on your clothes will flip it off. It takes much more pressure to put it back on safety.

Is there a remedy for this? I have looked at it but really don't know what to look for. My BIL has one in 243 that is the same way.

thanks

 

[flopduster]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

anyone

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

are all external springs on the trigger (if any) mechanism anchored ?

 

[460mag]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

ID also be interested in a resolution. My 788 in 30-30 has the same infliction. I do hunt with it but am always mindful of the safety.

 

[flopduster]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.



I'll take some pics when I go home today. maybe they will shed some light on the subject.

 

[flopduster]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

safety on, not fired

the safety blocks the silver thingy

safety off unfired

safety off fired

its dirty, has not been out the stock in a long time.

 

[RADcustom]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

Start by spraying some Remoil between the safety lever and the trigger housing and work it back and forth. If there is dried oil residue in there, it could prevent the ball from seating in the detent.

 

[flopduster]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Start by spraying some Remoil between the safety lever and the trigger housing and work it back and forth. If there is dried oil residue in there, it could prevent the ball from seating in the detent. </div></div>

Roger that,
Without a spring loaded cover over the detent ball, what keeps the forward pin or safety lever from wearing and causing it to be loose?

 

[RADcustom]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

The safety lever is what captures the detent ball. If it is stuck in the hole then it can't ride against the safety lever.

Poke the detent ball through the two small holes to work in the Remoil and make sure it travels freely.

 

[kennicka]

Re: Rem 788 safety question.

I had a similar experience with a friends bolt gun except the safety would not move at all. I took the rifle apart and cleaned the 30 years worth of congealed oil off. After that, the safety was fine. I coldn't see the pictures for some reason but if it is moving but sluggishly, my bet is that it is in need of some serious cleaning. I've had several 788s and was always impressed by how well they shot. Good luck and keep us posted.

Tony