Mystic Precision
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- Location
- Summerland, BC
With the enormous interest in the Savage Stevens rifles and their horrid factory triggers (non accutrigger), there have been questions about what is a good aftermarket replacement.
I have had the pleasure of playing with two drop in replacements and am suitably impressed with both.
First off the Sharp Shooters Supply (SSS) trigger. This one comes as an assembled unit just like something for a Rem 700. Following the instructions, the replacement is not hard with little to no fitting. Only the trigger needs to be removed (with spring of course). Adjustmenst are straight forward and with a bit of testing, you end up with a very crisp pull that can go as light as 1lb (approx as I don't have a scale, manf suggested). Overtravel and creep can be adjusted to zip.
This is an ideal replacement for a varminter or hunter from static locations when pull is at its lightest. The trigger can have a heavier pull too which will work for a walkabout rifle. However, at pull weights of 3lbs or more, I would just have the orig trigger adjusted.
I have used two of these triggers for over 1 year with no failures or malfunctions. Only thing to watch for is sear engagement. If you go for the smallest engagement, it may skip when the bolt is slammed shut.
I did have a trigger fail to hold back the sear when the bolt was closed. Again, another byproduct of too little sear engagement. A few minutes increasing the engagement and have not had any issues since.
Price should be around $115 to 135 for this unit.
Just watched the install DVD for the Rifle Basix Sav2 lightweight/comp trigger. This unit comes in many pieces and did look pretty intimidating to install. I followed the DVD step by step stopping on occasion to fit parts in my rifle. Without this video you are hooped as there are no written instructions. Take your time and it's not that bad.
This unit gives you way more options for weight adjustment but I was only interested in the very lightest of weights for my target rifles.
It took me over 30mins watching the vid to install with no swearing or blood loss. Adjustment is again very straightforward and you are rewarded with a wonderfully light match quality trigger.
I have mine adjusted in the ounces. No creep or overtravel. Safety still works and will tolerate a firm bolt slamming shut (great safety feature) without skipping over the sear. Many units for Rem eliminate the safety and/or will skip the sear if the bolt is closed briskly when set at light pull weights.
This one compares favorably with the big name Rem match triggers for consistent pull and feel. You will not get the spooky 2oz pulls but that is too light for me anyways. I am guessing around 4 to 6 ozs.
Unit should cost close to $175 to 200 but the only game in town for a BR light trigger and less expensive then some for the Rem.
One of the biggest reasons I hear some not using the Savage actions for project rifles is the poor factory trigger (non accutrigger). I have no disagreements there for anything lighter then 3lbs. With these two units, that has all changed.
With a quickly growing aftermarket of parts and accessories plus the big advantage of being able to swap stuff easily at home, I feel the Savage will become much more commonly used for project rifles.
Jerry
I have had the pleasure of playing with two drop in replacements and am suitably impressed with both.
First off the Sharp Shooters Supply (SSS) trigger. This one comes as an assembled unit just like something for a Rem 700. Following the instructions, the replacement is not hard with little to no fitting. Only the trigger needs to be removed (with spring of course). Adjustmenst are straight forward and with a bit of testing, you end up with a very crisp pull that can go as light as 1lb (approx as I don't have a scale, manf suggested). Overtravel and creep can be adjusted to zip.
This is an ideal replacement for a varminter or hunter from static locations when pull is at its lightest. The trigger can have a heavier pull too which will work for a walkabout rifle. However, at pull weights of 3lbs or more, I would just have the orig trigger adjusted.
I have used two of these triggers for over 1 year with no failures or malfunctions. Only thing to watch for is sear engagement. If you go for the smallest engagement, it may skip when the bolt is slammed shut.
I did have a trigger fail to hold back the sear when the bolt was closed. Again, another byproduct of too little sear engagement. A few minutes increasing the engagement and have not had any issues since.
Price should be around $115 to 135 for this unit.
Just watched the install DVD for the Rifle Basix Sav2 lightweight/comp trigger. This unit comes in many pieces and did look pretty intimidating to install. I followed the DVD step by step stopping on occasion to fit parts in my rifle. Without this video you are hooped as there are no written instructions. Take your time and it's not that bad.
This unit gives you way more options for weight adjustment but I was only interested in the very lightest of weights for my target rifles.
It took me over 30mins watching the vid to install with no swearing or blood loss. Adjustment is again very straightforward and you are rewarded with a wonderfully light match quality trigger.
I have mine adjusted in the ounces. No creep or overtravel. Safety still works and will tolerate a firm bolt slamming shut (great safety feature) without skipping over the sear. Many units for Rem eliminate the safety and/or will skip the sear if the bolt is closed briskly when set at light pull weights.
This one compares favorably with the big name Rem match triggers for consistent pull and feel. You will not get the spooky 2oz pulls but that is too light for me anyways. I am guessing around 4 to 6 ozs.
Unit should cost close to $175 to 200 but the only game in town for a BR light trigger and less expensive then some for the Rem.
One of the biggest reasons I hear some not using the Savage actions for project rifles is the poor factory trigger (non accutrigger). I have no disagreements there for anything lighter then 3lbs. With these two units, that has all changed.
With a quickly growing aftermarket of parts and accessories plus the big advantage of being able to swap stuff easily at home, I feel the Savage will become much more commonly used for project rifles.
Jerry
