I read on another forum where an XP shooter said to never turn the bolt on a loaded XP in the house. He was talking in terms of checking chambering after reloading. Does anyone know why, I have never seen this before.

The sear engagement screw is held in place with what is basically finger nail polish and it can come loose and work out and lighten the trigger pull to the point that when the bolt is shut the gun can go off it is rare but it can happen it happened to me once luckily I was at the bench and pointing in safe direction but still was surprised

Wow,didn't know that!

If that is beginning to unloosen, wouldn't you be able to tell that your trigger pull is becoming lighter?

That was my thought....seems it would be noticeable.

Yes, but you must pay CLOSE attention. At the first sign of a light trigger pull, immediately check the EMPTY gun to see if there is sear slippage. If there is, break the gun down THEN, and go to work on adjustment. I've had this happen twice on the range, once with a .223 and once with a 7mm-08. Both had been "perfectly adjusted " by a very qualified gunsmith.
Let me tell you, it will make your heart jump into your mouth when you close that bolt to a loud "bang". Since then, I watch felt trigger pull closely, and never load a round in the chamber unless the safety is on.

how would you tell...if it is already set to mere ounces?

Are the trigger assemblies on the XP's the same as on the Rem 700 rifles that are currently much in the news as being dangerous?. Same issue?

I have one XP (of three)that had let me enjoy the excitement of an AD...3x's. All three were at IHMSA matches and one cost me a first place in a state match. Very disconcerting and potentially very dangerous if you don't watch your muzzle.

I'm ready to have it examined by a nationally recognized gunsmith who specializes in XP's. I'll bump up the poundage of the trigger if I have to to get a safe piece of equipment.

Bill in OR

Thanks for the good information! You can never be too careful!

After any trigger adjustment on bolt guns I work the bolt hard, if it slam fires even once its to light for me . I dont have anything set up for target only hunting .I would rather have a smooth 2 1/2 to 3 # trigger that I can trust than a lighter one
I can't trust, and I never trust any of them completely.There is to much at risk ,even if you hunt alone.I know other people use and like lighter triggers ,they just arent for me .I have both Savage and Remington and both run 2 1/2 to 3 #, safely so far.

Good advice Junebug! I do the same thing with my TC's

You probably can't. I know you're quite experienced, but you're playing with fire. I suggest you at least use the safety when chambering and release it only when you're on target.

I agree with you completely. A problem is that the vibration of firing many hundreds of rounds (or more) may eventually loosen the adjustment, resulting in a lighter pull, then in a few rounds, an unsafe trigger. No amount of vigorous bolt closing immediately after adjustment will detect that this may still happen at some point.

500WE I always reseal all screws and check periodically ,as you said things vibrate loose and always at the worst possible time. I never trust any trigger or safety completely, and I don't think anyone, who has done this for any length of time does either. There is no substitute for proper gun handling. I was taught at an early age ,the only real safety on my guns was me. I have passed that lesson on to my kids, and grandkids.Some lessons learned are to important not to pass on.