Stevens 200 trigger adjustment? I have pics

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Hi there, I have done a few searches and found threads regarding stevens trigger adjustment, but all the pictures of those look much different.... My stevens has only one screw on the trigger mechanism.... I have included a couple of pics, so you can see..... Can I get some help/method for adjusting this type of trigger....Is this a new style or have I been looking at the wrong threads....thanks.....


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/fratri/screw.jpg
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Can I turn the screw to adjust/lower the pull of the trigger?
 
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Good news is that your trigger can be adjusted. Bad news is it’s a gunsmith only job. The trigger has to be gutted and the sears polished to matchless. Then the main trigger return spring must be replaced. The job costs about $50.00 and will only give you 1 lb of adjustment. Most of the time the triggers are set to be adjusted from 2.5 to 3.5 lbs or 3 to 4 lbs. Any lighter than 2.5 is dangerous and even 2.5 has to be handled with a certain amount of care. Rod
 
you can adjust them down somewhat but like Rod said you have to ensure it can hold the action safely...i'm not the biggest fan of adjusting them but you'd probably be better off with a drop in aftermarket adjustable trigger...
 
fratri,

There MUST be tension on that wire at all times, otherwise it will not be safe. If you adjust it so the the trigger ALWAYS returns fully into the sear and has even a little spring tension, its good. Again, there MUST be some tenson at all times. There isn't much point working on this trigger too much, about all you can do is change the wire spring out with a quality wire spring around .040" diameter. You need significant sear engagement [noticed as creep] with these trigger parts, they are for hunting and not made to bench rest tolerances. A little play within the parts greatly reduces the repeatability of engagement.
 
Key 1 does not exist on the newer Stevens. Make sure you bump test and check for slam fires once you're done.


OldStyleTriggerAdjustment.jpg
 
order a timney trigger from brownels they cost about $80 come with good directions and can be installed by anyone with some mechanical compitance in about 20 min.......you simply willnot believe the results :]
 
I was able to find a 3 screw savage trigger for my 200. I got it from northland shooter supply on the savage shooter forum for $35. It's the same one pictured in post #5. It will take out the creep and comes with a lighter spring to reduce the trigger pull safely.
 
Yes, key #4 is the correct screw to adjust. However, as others have said, you have limited adjustment and if you go too far/light the sear will not hold the bolt.

You can try it for yourself to see if the limited adjustability is enough to give you what you want. Otherwise you'll have to get an aftermarket trigger.

Good luck
 
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