Accutrigger issue?

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I have two issues with it, and while I love the trigger, I'm wondering if this stuff is common.

First, my Savage 10 PC decocks itself if I'm too rough/fast lowering the the bolt handle after chambering a new round. I understand this is most likely a function of my having the trigger set quite light. Thus, I can deal with it (and just be a little more gentle, which I'm learning to do). Unless there's a fix for it or something? It's a built in safety I imagine, and without it, the gun wouldn't decock, it might actually fire. Again, I can deal with it, just wondering...

Second issue: Sometimes as I'm beginning my squeeze, the gun will decock itself as I begin to put a little pressure on the "safety trigger" (you know, the silver pre-trigger that must be taken up before your finger contacts the actual trigger).

Today, I had some nice shots lined up, and my squeeze was ruined by this. It happened several times and I'm wondering if it's because it is -25 here in Springfield NB. I've had this gun to the range about 6-7 times thus far, and never saw this problem yet. Just today, and it's cold as hell. So, I'm thinking that MIGHT be it.

Anyone see this issues (specifically the second one, as I sort of understand the first one)....

Thanks!
 
+ 1 on spring weight. This will correct your issue. I pulled my stock off and adjusted my trigger while test closing my bolt to find the minimum weight that was required on the spring while preventing the trigger from decocking. About 1.5 turns for my rifle. The trigger is still quite light.
 
I had the same issue on my 10PC and just increased the spring tension, if you still want it light without these issues I think you can get the Target version of the Accutrigger that will adjust low without decocking
 
I had this issue on both my savage rifles. I hate the accu trigger, seems like if you have the trigger nice and light it does this all the time. Add some weight and it goes away but you have to add so much weight that you don't have a nice lite trigger anymore, Throw that accur trigger out and put something good in there thats what i did and its way way better!!!!! best thing i bought for the gun
 
"De-cocking"is sometimes the result of dragging your finger across the trigger in the Savage and I have seen this at the BC Provincials. For some reason, the trigger insert is that sensitive. Squaring your finger on the insert creates a straight-back pull and eliminates this problem. Your trigger weight may also be a factor as others have indicated. Hopefully this change in technique may negate having to tighter the trigger pull. Give it a try.

Grinch
 
While I have not had this problem with my VLP or my F/TR, my father has the decocking problem with both rifles every time . It is because he is pulling slightly sideways on the trigger and not straight back. what happens is your finger contacts the main part of the trigger and applies pressure there before the forward part of the trigger is fully depressed. Both my rifles have the triggers set as low as possible.
 
I had the same problem with my 10FCP-K. You have to add weight to the trigger pull until this goes away. Some people have sent theirs back to Savage with mixed results. IMO, if trigger pull is that big of an issue then you need to look at aftermarket triggers - there are lots of options.
 
yupper, Spring tension is the problem. I missed a monster coyote at 30 yards with mine cause the spring was too light and the trigger locked out, I blame the gloves I was wearing. I have my trigger set about 5 lbs. I don't see that much of a difference in the accuracy at the range with the heavier trigger pull.
 
arcstarter said:
I had the same issue on my 10PC and just increased the spring tension, if you still want it light without these issues I think you can get the Target version of the Accutrigger that will adjust low without decocking
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I have the target trigger on one of mine and you can adjust it lower but if you adjust it too low, you still can get that decocking going on. You could blow on my trigger and if the accutrigger spade was pressed it would go off. I like it.
 
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that the blade is the safety mechanism to prevent slam fires if the trigger is too light. If you wanted a lighter trigger than the accutrigger will give you, then I would seriously consider a SSS or rifle basix trigger replacement instead of removing the blade from the trigger.
 
I like the accu-trigger. I think it may be the best factory trigger out there. I think of it as a training aid to remind you that your not quite right trigger pull didn't send a pulled shot down range. When I used to compete with a revolver, I purposely left a cylinder empty to check to see if I was flinching. The odd time I pull the accu-trigger badly, I get to check for a flinch as well as getting a reminder to tighten up the trigger control valve in my brain.

I can understand how this would irritate someone with a tactical mind set or a hunter. Nothing worse than a click when you were expecting a bang. However, if shooting bench or F-class, as Grinch said, just pull strait back and get that great trigger control needed for a perfect shot.
 
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I've had a similar problem but only when I close the bolt too hard. If you're a tad more gentle I bet the problem will go away. As for the de-cocking ... not too sure what's going on there.
 
I have a 10BA with the accutrigger. I have never set it off except when I was trying to do it on purpose.
The other day I brought along a friend who never fired a rifle even though he owns a few pistols.
For the first few shots he tripped the safety every time till he learnt to pull the trigger straight back.
 
Wanted said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that the blade is the safety mechanism to prevent slam fires if the trigger is too light. If you wanted a lighter trigger than the accutrigger will give you, then I would seriously consider a SSS or rifle basix trigger replacement instead of removing the blade from the trigger.
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If someone needs to take advantage of a safety system because they cannot set their trigger to operate safely, then they surely should leave the "training wheels" on their trigger.

If, on the other hand, the trigger is set to within specs then there should be absolutely NO NEED for said safety system.

I shoot single stage trigger's in and around the 2-4oz pull weight with no type of backup safety/training wheels/blade on them whatsoever. I have set the triggers myself AND tested for slam firing, my triggers are completely safe without a secondary backup system.

When I have other people shoot my rifles I ALWAYS have them dry fire 4-5 times so they can get used to the light trigger pull.

Just my $0.02 but what do I know. :nest:
 
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