Adjusting trigger on savage??

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Dead Aim

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I own a savage 110fp and saw in an earlier post that there is a way to change the pressure of the trigger so that it is has a lighter pull. For those of you that own this gun is it worth doing for a beginning shooter. How exactly can i do this or is it too much work to worry about. Are there any other modifications i can make to this gun?
thanks dead aim
 
yes, it can be done

I did it to my 113 stainless model. You have to remove the stock and note the adjusting screws. Yoou can go VERY light BUT!!!!!, the rifle can fire if dropped with such a light trigger. Do not expect to go below 4 lbs and have a safe setup. ALWAYS TEST WITH SNAP-CAPS! And remove the scope because you need to hit it on the butt with a mallet or drop it, butt first (like manual of arms, Marine style) on a non-marring surface.
 
Here ya go!

Caveat Detonator! Meaning, neither I nor this website nor its hosts, sponsers or links thereof recommend or endorse this practice. Keep it safe, like 4-5 lbs minimum and DOUBLE check it often. Overadjusting triggers can cause wear and an unsafe firearm.

http://www.recguns.com/IIID2a190.html
 
More Savage info - to Dead Aim

Dead Aim:

If you look at the current trigger/sear arrangement, the force from the cocking piece is placed against the sear engagement. That's why I feel that the Sharp Shooter Supply trigger [designed and made by Fred Moreo of SSS] is superior as it adds a 3rd lever into this arrangement, which automatically drops the felt pull weight by a 3rd anyway.

Plus it's fully machined, ground, polished, and fully adjustable. To me this would be the ticket for a rifle you varmint shoot with, as it's only adjustable from 12 ounces to 2 pounds -- it may be too light for large game hunting. Whichever -- be safe!!

You can get SSS triggers from Ryan @ Infinity Firearms @ 918-333-3069. They were selling for $68 + $6 shipping, but may have gone up. "If you are handy" this is a do-it-yourself retrofit. The rifle must pass a rigorous drop it on the butt, rap the action all over with a rawhide/wood mallet test, etc., etc. -- if you're not sure how to do this properly please take it to a gunsmith. Neither this writer or this board assumes any responsibility for your actions.

For the record, Savage has been improving the tolerances within its factory triggers and I have taken recent Savage factory triggers down to a smooth, safe, and consistent 3 pound pull, by polishing, re-springing, and application of Brownell's "Action MAgic II". The trigger in a Savage rifle is made from sintered metal and therefore it should NEVER be stoned.

Here's a link to Fred's website [great stock he has] which also has info on his Savage trigger: http://www.varminthunters.com/sshooter.html

Here's an article about installing the trigger: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/4263/trigger.htm

Good luck, have fun :D, BE SAFE, and tight groups!!!!
 
Another word of caution from experience: I tried to adjust my trigger using instructions found online. It worked fine dry firing the rifle as I tested the pull with a gauge. However, when I went to shoot it, as soon as I seated the bolt it fired, albeit in a safe direction downrange. Scared me silly.
 
Good point fed168

If you adjust the Savage trigger (and it's very easy to do), make sure you not only "drop test" it, but also slam the bolt home several times and verify that the sear has held. Don't try to make it too light; you can always adjust it a second time or a third time.
 
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