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Loren
08-09-2017, 11:53 PM
I did a bit of looking around and came up with zilch. Is there no true benchrest grade trigger for the old Savages out yet? Probably won't ever be if there isn't now. Looking for something that will adjust properly well down into the ounces level of pull.

J.Baker
08-10-2017, 04:52 PM
Rifle Basix SAV2 is listed as going down to 4oz. How much lighter do you need?

Robinhood
08-10-2017, 04:58 PM
Unfortunately Fred is not able to supply enough triggers for the demand. If I'm not mistaken his benchrest triggers are not made anymore. I prefer the SSS triggers over the SavII but unlike others I do not have a complaint. Like Jim said, 4 oz's gets most where they want to be.

Loren
08-10-2017, 05:46 PM
Thanks Furious, I missed that one.

Texas10
08-10-2017, 11:38 PM
Welcome back to the land of the barrel nuts :cool:

Loren
08-11-2017, 02:28 AM
Thanks, Texas10

bsekf
08-11-2017, 10:48 AM
Can you really SAFELY get the Rifle Basic 2 down to 4 oz. I have heard conflicting stories.

IMHO, the way the sear attaches to the action/trigger group, it would be impossible to get the pull under 4-5 oz. Never saw one of
Fred's BR triggers, but I'll bet he changes the stock sear. He did require a T&T along with the installation. As I recall, with his BR trigger there is no way to increase the pull.

Virgil King, "Houston Warehouse" had triggers at 1/4 oz. I think I need one

Bill

cowtownup
08-11-2017, 11:12 AM
IMO, you won't get the SAV-2 to 4 ounces SAFELY... If you do, you are a trigger tune'n sum beach... I've got mine to 8-12 ounces for use in F class shooting, but I wouldn't dare hunt with one set that low...

bsekf
08-12-2017, 10:06 AM
Cowtownup, My feelings exactly! I have a 3 screw that is near 1 lb, I would never hunt with it or trust the safety. It is strictly a one man bench rifle. However I can increase the pull and sear engagement and make it into a hunting rig.

I had hoped somebody out there had an SSS BR trigger installed by Fred and could tell us about them. AND, maybe somebody would tell us how to get the Savage Basic 2 down to a safe 4 oz? OR even 8 oz.

IMHO, triggers are the first thing you have to do in the quest for accurate rifles.

Bill

RC20
08-12-2017, 02:55 PM
IMO, you won't get the SAV-2 to 4 ounces SAFELY... If you do, you are a trigger tune'n sum beach... I've got mine to 8-12 ounces for use in F class shooting, but I wouldn't dare hunt with one set that low...

Good grief I would hope you would not hunt with a 4 oz trigger.


I never had a hunting shot that the trigger played any part in good or bad. Rugger trigger was awful for target but fine for hunting.
Still got the desired 1.5 inches even at targets.

cowtownup
08-12-2017, 03:10 PM
LOL... I shoot deer in the eye!!!! At long range!!!

bsekf
08-14-2017, 08:47 AM
Still waiting for info on SSS BR trigger and getting the Savage Basic down to 4-8 ozs. Not talking about hunting rifles.

Bill

cowtownup
08-14-2017, 11:13 AM
Well don't hold your breath waiting on SSS...