I am so tired of all the trash talk about my Savage Edge/Axis

[TallBob]

Just got an Axis in 22-250 and although I had difficulty initially, it's coming along nicely. Question is though, how difficult is it to change to a smoother/lighter trigger - I feel like I'm arm wrestling with the rifle when I shoot a box.
Never having had a varmint load rifle before, I'm wondering how much should I shoot before I will feel really confident in shot placement?

[ptisd335]

I did my own trigger followed the direction given on this forum it was very easy to do.I can't answer your question about shot placement.
here is the directions I followed on the trigger http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,36088.0.html

[dacaur]

Just got an Axis in 22-250 and although I had difficulty initially, it's coming along nicely. Question is though, how difficult is it to change to a smoother/lighter trigger - I feel like I'm arm wrestling with the rifle when I shoot a box.
Never having had a varmint load rifle before, I'm wondering how much should I shoot before I will feel really confident in shot placement?


I did the same as ptisd335 on my trigger, mine was smooth and crisp out of the box, just very hard. After finding a roll pin of the correct diameter (.160") and a spring that felt right... it was about the same length, but much softer than the stock spring.... definitely a sweet trigger now and just under 4 lbs.... As for when you will feel confident... well, really only you can decide that.... I have a deer hunt in October, and I am trying to get out and shoot at least every other weekend until then so I can feel really confident with mine in .308.....

[HaroldB]

Yep,

There are three things that will make you confident in your rifle's accuracy -



Practice ...... practice ............practice ;)

[Herman]

I'm wondering how much should I shoot before I will feel really confident in shot placement?


When the bullet consistently hits exactly where you want it to, then you're ready. As far as how long?... That can be different for everybody.

[ptisd335]

Just got an Axis in 22-250 and although I had difficulty initially, it's coming along nicely. Question is though, how difficult is it to change to a smoother/lighter trigger - I feel like I'm arm wrestling with the rifle when I shoot a box.
Never having had a varmint load rifle before, I'm wondering how much should I shoot before I will feel really confident in shot placement?


I did the same as ptisd335 on my trigger, mine was smooth and crisp out of the box, just very hard. After finding a roll pin of the correct diameter (.160") and a spring that felt right... it was about the same length, but much softer than the stock spring.... definitely a sweet trigger now and just under 4 lbs.... As for when you will feel confident... well, really only you can decide that.... I have a deer hunt in October, and I am trying to get out and shoot at least every other weekend until then so I can feel really confident with mine in .308.....

100 meter shot I think that 109 yards I am shooting a Savage Edge .308 loaded with Noslet BT 150 grain in RP brass Federal primers and 46 grains of 4064 powder it was about 89 degerrs and the wind was blowing from the south east at about 5mph
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u187/ptisd309/IMAG0042.jpg
the target
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u187/ptisd309/IMAG0045.jpg
less than one inch moa
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u187/ptisd309/IMAG0043.jpg

[wbm]

But the shots missed the red dot and look at all the copper that came off the bullets when they hit the target. Have you considered a new barrel. ;D

[ptisd335]

;D ;D ;D LOL ;D ;D ;D I do need to clean the gun as for the red dot itjust would not stay in one place.

[forger]

Just envy... Some folks pay big bucks for a big name something or other ...and then an entry-level Savage outshoots it..
They get angry at the Savage owner..they should be getting angry at themselves, for paying big bucks for an also-ran shooter ! ;) ;D

[eclipse71]

Here' mine an Edge 223,
Usually sight for 375 meter, Last time at the club I was sighting my 7-08 (Winchester 70) ready for hunting,; some ignorant where bashing the Edge /Axiss, Feeling the pressure, I feel the need to go at the truck and bring back mine, After I fired 3 rounds at 100 M. using the 2nd dot to frame the elevation, they see that:
You should see their face.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8352/savageedge223sept20113.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/savageedge223sept20113.jpg/)

[keeki]

its not just the edge and axis, ppl bash all savages/stevens. Savage oughta send me a free gun as many as Ive sold for them just from ppl watching me shoot my 25-06 110fp.

[ptisd335]

Here' mine an Edge 223,
Usually sight for 375 meter, Last time at the club I was sighting my 7-08 (Winchester 70) ready for hunting,; some ignorant where bashing the Edge /Axiss, Feeling the pressure, I feel the need to go at the truck and bring back mine, After I fired 3 rounds at 100 M. using the 2nd dot to frame the elevation, they see that:
You should see their face.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8352/savageedge223sept20113.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/savageedge223sept20113.jpg/)

eclipse that is some good shooting what trigger do you have in your Edge/Axis

[eclipse71]

Factory trigger,
I polish ( cotton wheel ) the sear on both trigger part.
and I replace the spring.
Do you need to see the procedure ?
let me know.

[bobfortier]

Yes please, show us how !

[ptisd335]

Yes please I replaced the spring I did not polish the sear.

[eclipse71]

HI,
I’m going to guide you the best I can, including some picture.

I assume you can pull, the stock out from the rifle ( disassembly ).
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4803/dtente223edge002copie.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/dtente223edge002copie.jpg/)

To remove some tension on the trigger you can do 2 things,
First one, is to cut some spire from the spring.
And the 2nd ( which I did ) is this one.
Remove the spring sear.
Remove the circlip, from the lower pin, to extract the trigger .
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8443/dtente223edge002copie2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/dtente223edge002copie2.jpg/)


The rear of the trigger, you have a set screw and the trigger spring.
You heat just a bit ( lighter ) this part, there’s some lock-tite on it, it will help you.
The you remove the set screw, and change it for a longer one( 3/4 ) inch.
And put a spring over it with less tension, then adjust it the way you like it.
With you reassemble, put a drop of lock tite( blue ) on the new set screw.
Now with the new set screw you can adjust the over travel.

If you want to fine it, you can polish( cotton wheel ) the sear by pulling this pin:
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5827/dtente223edge002copieco.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/dtente223edge002copieco.jpg/)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8638/dtente223edge001.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/dtente223edge001.jpg/)




On this picture you will see the factory set screw and spring. ( old )
And mine ( new ) and notice the difference.
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/1749/dtente223edge005copieco.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/821/dtente223edge005copieco.jpg/)



To adjust the over travel, press the trigger and tighten the screw till, you have the same set-up of me.
If you adjust your over travel too tight, you will not be able to remove your bolt for complete clean-up.
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/9428/dtente223edge002copie3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/dtente223edge002copie3.jpg/)

[ptisd335]

Thank you taking he time to post this. I would like to know what is the weight of your trigger now I did everything you did other than polish the sear.

[eclipse71]

You can set the weight as you want it to.
Simply shorten or not the lenght of the spring to add/remove tension.
I like mine at 2 pound