How to Make the Trigger on Savage FP10 better?

[Boneyard]

Ok I know...buy an aftermarket trigger...but is there an easy and safe way to adjust the existing trigger? Who makes a good aftermarket trigger for the Savage?I don't see Timney or Jewel advertising one..I tried adjusting the setscrew just above the trigger but it still feels gritty and if you get it feeling too good it will release when you work the bolt..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated guys

 

[Steve Smith]

There are three screws that control the trigger movement. One controls sear engagement, one controls the spring tension, and I think that one controls the overtravel. You'll need to adjust all three to get the best out of it. After you adjust it, really slam the bolt hard to ensure that you cannot make it fire accidentally (do this with an empty chamber). Check out www.snipercountry.com for instructions. The Sharp Shooter triger is great for the Savage, but a bit light (user sdjustable between 12 and 24 oz.). I have one on my Savage vermint rifle, but I just adjusted the factory one on my Savage .338 so that it's safer in the mountains.

 

[Boneyard]

Thanks Frontsight I'll try that and see if I can make it better

 

[Rocky Road]

Boneyard--

I was on the verge of spending god money on the Sharpshoter trigger for my Savage 10 Scout Rfile. I consulted my local gunsmith about installing it. He opined that we could get fairly good results without going there. He quoted me a reasonable price for the job and I decided to risk it. The results were far better than my expectations, at lower cost. Not a varmint or match rifle trigger, but plenty good enough for hunting and informal tactical matches.

When I got home, I tried slamming bolt, bounding butt on the floor HARD, and banging forearm against lightly padded hardwood furniture, all with the safety off. Couldn't make the striker fall. (And, happily, didn't damage the rifle or the Leupold scope. But I thought, if something's going to fail, let's find out NOW, rather than later. No ill effects.)

I've no idea where you are (WHY ARE PEOPLE SO SHY ABOUT EVEN PUTTING EVEN HOME STATE IN THEIR PROFILE???)
but my 'smith is Scott Mays, at Nix Shooters' Supply, Lewisville, Texas 972-434-1962. He isn't magic--just an excellent workman. You mght want to phone him and seef he can recommend one in your area.

Hope you enjoy your Savage as much as I have mine.
Best of luck,
RR

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[This message has been edited by Rocky Road (edited August 15, 2000).]

 

[Steve Smith]

The Savage trigger can be improved on quite a bit, without changing parts. It really depends on how light you want the trigger to be. I'd say that the factory trigger is capable of going down to a safe and crisp 3 lbs. Any lower than that, and you ought to look at the Sharp Shooter. I can't imagine a .308 with a trigger that light unless I only used it as a match gun, so I'd just work on the factory job if I were you.

 

[Art Eatman]

Boneyard: You might try this guy's advice; see if he tells you anything you don't already know.
http://www.recguns.com/OutIIId2a.html

Regards, Art

 

[Boneyard]

Thanks Guys you are a big help..I love this place..

 

[Bob Locke]

I had mine stoned to smooth it out, and left it at the 4# that it ended up at after it was cleaned up.

I love mine, and hope that you do, too.

 

[BB]

Canjar is supposed to make a good Savage trigger.

 

[sinjinsdad]

Thanks for the info guys,I was able to smooth out my 110 trigger prob. using the set screws. S.D.

[This message has been edited by sinjinsdad (edited August 16, 2000).]