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henry1
10-24-2011, 03:41 PM
Hello everyone, I recently installed a new safety on my older savage rifle and am having difficulties figuring out the trigger. There are 2 screws in the rear of the trigger and one at the front. I know that the front is for sear engagement, one of the rears is for trigger over travel and one is for the safety...could someone please help me with which one is which and maybe some tricks that would help me adjust them!? Thanks!
Henry.
thirty06
10-24-2011, 04:53 PM
Look in the FAQ section at top of the page. You have what is called a 3-screw trigger.
henry1
10-24-2011, 08:06 PM
Thanks for the tip thirty06, i used the thread to help me adjust it but now that its all adjusted my safety is snagging the bolt and i cant operate the safety by thumb. i tried backing the screw out on the safety all the way and i am able to operate it then but the bolt snags then, if i put the screw in all the way then the bolt wont snag anymore but i cant operate the safety...so frustrated lol...looking forward to your help and tips.
Henry.
stangfish
10-24-2011, 08:48 PM
Tighten it until the safety does not operate. then back of in eight turns until you can operate the safety and the bolt on half safety without the trigger going off. Make sure you have enough spring pressuer to keep the seer engaged while cocking. You will get it.. just keep trying and always do a bump test at a minimum.
henry1
10-25-2011, 10:43 PM
stangfish, i tried doing what you said, got the bolt to not ride on the safety, got the safety to go on and off (without the bolt in the gun) but...safety still wont function with the bolt in...duno what the deal is, so prolly just goin to pull the safety and use the rifle without it. Thanks for your help anyways!
Henry.
Rick_W
10-25-2011, 11:00 PM
Similar issue with mine, but I haven't taken the time to try and adjust it.

Anyways, I've found that I can engage the safety by using another cartridge (or empty brass) but that I can disengage the safety with a flick of the thumb.
henry1
10-25-2011, 11:11 PM
actualy rick mine is about the same bout 3 in 10 times i can get it to disengage, but have to pry to get it on, which is how i broke the first one. anyways, even when the safety was on, testing the trigger proved that it wasnt safe anyways...so i pulled it. never hunted with a gun without having one in the chamber, have to get used to that with this one...also thought about blocking the "hole" that the safety leaves when you take it out.... havent thought about this one enough so im just goin to let it be and watch it so that debris doesnt "clog" it or the trigger.
darkker
10-26-2011, 12:01 AM
If the safety switch is "hitting" the bolt, you didn't install it correctly.
henry1
10-26-2011, 12:14 AM
well call me dumb but i just dont see how else it can go in. would love to see a vid or pics of this. thanks for letting me know.
Henry
stangfish
10-26-2011, 12:14 AM
Send us a picture of the trigger ssembly from the side.
stangfish
10-26-2011, 12:16 AM
Why didnt you say so....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GltFvcQke6s
henry1
10-26-2011, 01:19 AM
o man, i wished i would have had you post that yesterday...lol i had completely given up on it... got er figured out now! Thanks to you! Much appreciated!
Henry.
GaCop
10-26-2011, 06:38 AM
Is this a great forum or what!
henry1
10-26-2011, 11:25 AM
Haha you bet it is! I just installed it the proper way this morning, by the way its much easier that way! Thanks again guys! Think i am goin to have to subscribe...for the few that i have built it would be worth it!
Henry
Rick_W
10-26-2011, 01:13 PM
Haha you bet it is! I just installed it the proper way this morning, by the way its much easier that way! Thanks again guys! Think i am goin to have to subscribe...for the few that i have built it would be worth it!
Henry

+1 It is worth it.

And I just noticed that my subscription expired. :(

Oooops.

Will have to fix that once I get back home.
henry1
10-27-2011, 12:08 PM
lol ya i just wrote my check out this am! sending it today! on my way to pack out my bull i shot last night. Unfortunately i didnt use my Savage...only have two. one in .223AI and my newest edition, .25-06 havent put blood on it yet...wanted to shoot somethin with it before i tried to take it elk hunting...300 yds with my 7MM Mag in Remington did the trick with 140 bergers (personaly think its light...goin for 168's next)!
stangfish
10-27-2011, 03:46 PM
Is this a great forum or what!


Yes sir. It is a good hide!