Polishing a trigger sear ? First time (Savage Axis)

Kondor

Kondor

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Howdy All,

I recently purchased a M Carbo Trigger Spring kit , and when I replace it I want to polish my sear as I've seen in many video's guys talking about the rough sear, any opinions on doing this ? best to look up any video or do any of you have a video you followed and liked ? I Just bought myself a mastercraft rotary tool kit with 250pc's so I believe i have polishing compound and polishing wheel, Just want the trigger to be a bit more smooth! Thanks All!!
 
I'm certainly no expert so take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt. Whatever you do, keep in mind that the components will likely have hardened surfaces - if you remove the hardened portions you can ruin the parts. Also, make sure to maintain the proper trigger/sear geometry otherwise you can impact function/safety.
 
I woudn't use a rotary tool on it at all, very good chance that you will ruin the sear. Use some fine emery paper ending up at 600 grit or better. This is a job that needs to be done by hand only.
 
Magellann said:
I woudn't use a rotary tool on it at all, very good chance that you will ruin the sear. Use some fine emery paper ending up at 600 grit or better. This is a job that needs to be done by hand only.
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Agreed. Go slow which is why rotary tools are frowned upon. For the basics, keep the angles the same and use the flattest surface you can find. Less is more until you get the hang of it.


Cheers
 
Alrightie will try the trigger kit first but if i do procceed it will be with caution and no rotary too lol thanks all!!

attempting to make this rifle very nice
 
Keep all the edges square and the surfaces flat, then it should make an improved difference. Also give the surfaces a light oiling, it makes a huge difference on trigger feel.
 
Kondor said:
Alrightie will try the trigger kit first but if i do procceed it will be with caution and no rotary too lol thanks all!!

attempting to make this rifle very nice
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That would be a more cautious approach and you may find satisfactory without the need to go further..
 
X2 on using any power tool! Unless you are a highly skilled Millwright or machinist, you'd probably ruin the part. When I did the sear on my Browning Hi-Power, I used a Ouachita stone first on all the bearing surfaces and then a super hard stone that polished them to a literally mirror finish, all done by hand. Some light lube finished the job, and that trigger was as smooth as was possible within the limitations of the basic design. Take the time, do it once, do it right.
 
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