Herman
10-12-2010, 10:14 PM
Hi All,
I've been reading posts for a little while and purchased an Edge in .223. I'm a bargain hunter (limited budget) and hunt will all my guns. I only target shot to get sighted in for an upcoming hunt or if I change something on a gun, so I'm satisfied with 2" groups (however smaller is always better). Well after a good cleaning and about 40 rounds through I got 4 out of 5 shots just under .5 inch group! The heavy trigger got to me on the 5th shot. Not bad at all for $259.99 plus $149.99 Redfield 3-9x40 scope.
This is what $410 got me.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa74/herm0162/223800x800jpg.jpg
After reading this topic (http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,36216.0.html) I got to thinking and monkeying around. I found that a 9/64 Allen wrench wedged perfectly in the trigger spring hole with no modifications or glue/epoxy at all .Not all 9/64 wrenches are created equal. Only the one I had made by Husky worked...not sure why. I cut a piece long enough to have about 1/4 inch sticking out the top. I got a $0.46 spring at True Value, and what a difference!! No creep and a much improved trigger pull. I can't wait to get out and give it a try with the lighter trigger!!
I've been reading posts for a little while and purchased an Edge in .223. I'm a bargain hunter (limited budget) and hunt will all my guns. I only target shot to get sighted in for an upcoming hunt or if I change something on a gun, so I'm satisfied with 2" groups (however smaller is always better). Well after a good cleaning and about 40 rounds through I got 4 out of 5 shots just under .5 inch group! The heavy trigger got to me on the 5th shot. Not bad at all for $259.99 plus $149.99 Redfield 3-9x40 scope.
This is what $410 got me.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa74/herm0162/223800x800jpg.jpg
After reading this topic (http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,36216.0.html) I got to thinking and monkeying around. I found that a 9/64 Allen wrench wedged perfectly in the trigger spring hole with no modifications or glue/epoxy at all .Not all 9/64 wrenches are created equal. Only the one I had made by Husky worked...not sure why. I cut a piece long enough to have about 1/4 inch sticking out the top. I got a $0.46 spring at True Value, and what a difference!! No creep and a much improved trigger pull. I can't wait to get out and give it a try with the lighter trigger!!