New savage trigger

[juanvaldez]

Just picked up a package rifle to rebarrel and was surprised to see savage changed the triggers. I added a set screw to it for sear adjustment. I like the accu-spring, it comes locked with a dab of paint but is easily adjustable.

 

[NormB]

Hi Sean,
Is this the target accutrigger or the hunting one? When the sear set screw is adjusted what is the minimum safe pull weight? Neat idea.

NormB

 

[Tcon]

Looks like an axis trigger?

 

[juanvaldez]

Hi Sean,
Is this the target accutrigger or the hunting one? When the sear set screw is adjusted what is the minimum safe pull weight? Neat idea.

NormB

I haven't checked with this type of spring, I suspect 2-2.5 lbs. won't want to go too light since the safety feature of the accutrigger is absent

 

[308BAR]

How is the spring adjusted to lighten the trigger? Also are you offering to mod the trigger w/ sear adjustment screw? cost?

 

[warrenb]

Sean,

before your mods that there was no way to adjust the package gun trigger?

 

[308BAR]

Sean,

before your mods that there was no way to adjust the package gun trigger?

From my obervation there are no adjustments screw like the old trigger that had the spring and adjustment screw on the side. A sear adjustment would be great.

 

[NormB]

From my obervation there are no adjustments screw like the old trigger that had the spring and adjustment screw on the side. A sear adjustment would be great.

Maybe Sean could add a set screw in the trigger piece, were the spring rests, and that could be turned in/out to very the spring pressure.

NormB

 

[Mystic Precision]

How is the spring adjusted to lighten the trigger? Also are you offering to mod the trigger w/ sear adjustment screw? cost?

The spring used looks to be the same shape as the accutrigger spring. Likely it IS the same spring.

The spring has a smaller 'threaded' coil that winds into the trigger body - why there is a dab of paint/glue as mentioned in the OP.

You can thread that in and out to adjust the pull weight.

If the geometry is similar to the accutrigger, you can get them under 2lbs BUT slam that bolt and the sear will skip. Here that accutrigger tab will save your A$$.

No safety tab - big risk on slam fires.

If the geometry is the same as the orig non accutrigger, not much is going to get you under 2lbs without serious safety issues. On a non accutrigger, you can remove the trigger spring, hold the trigger and #### the rifle. The pull is still heavy.

The geometry doesn't allow for any spring benefits.

Timney and RB would be a whole lot safer and likely lighter in the long run.

Liability on accidental discharge - not my idea of fun....

Jerry

 

[juanvaldez]

The spring used looks to be the same shape as the accutrigger spring. Likely it IS the same spring.

The spring has a smaller 'threaded' coil that winds into the trigger body - why there is a dab of paint/glue as mentioned in the OP.

You can thread that in and out to adjust the pull weight.

Correct...appears to be the same spring as the accutrigger. What you essentially end up with is the same trigger as the old 3 screws minus over-travel. They work fine and don't require purchase of 120$ RB or Timney to get a descent trigger on a non-accutrigger gun. Anyone can do this mod with very little equipment. Savages are all about doing it more economically. Here is just another mod that can save you some $$ Just be safe and test it out before live firing, their are tons of articles on trigger tuning savages, follow the safety advice. Here is a good one:

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage/

 

[PEI ROB]

It appears you annealed it to drill and tap. How are you going to harden it properly so the sear engagement edge won't chip or wear?

 

[MHouser]

On a non accutrigger, you can remove the trigger spring, hold the trigger and #### the rifle. The pull is still heavy.

Even with the accutrigger the above exercise doesn't really get you a super light pull.

 

[cdn shooter]

It appears you annealed it to drill and tap. How are you going to harden it properly so the sear engagement edge won't chip or wear?

+1.....Wondering the same. If this trigger isn't treated perfectly to regain hardness its as good as junk.[/FONT]

 

[juanvaldez]

+1.....Wondering the same. If this trigger isn't treated perfectly to regain hardness its as good as junk.[/FONT]

I got around that by using a carbide drill and tap on subsequent ones. Tried various hardening techniques with limited success but the carbide drill and tap saved a pile of time. Cheap to buy on ebay but not economical for a one time use.

 

[Mystic Precision]

Even with the accutrigger the above exercise doesn't really get you a super light pull.

Correct. The trigger geometry is set so the spring is only there to keep the sear from skipping. So much force is required to trip the sear no matter what you do.

The HUNTING accutriggers can be coaxed to around 1lb but all the issues with sear skipping is there. Without that accutrigger safety, this would be horridly dangerous.

Personally, I just go with the aftermarket and leave the engineering and liability to the big boys.

I see no benefit in saving a customer $50 to expose myself to millions of $ in liability.

YMMV.

Jerry