Trigger issues

[reynoldsfamily3]

I have a top bolt release Stevens 200 action based build; I am using a SAV-2 trigger/ The sear is not resetting unless I lift up on the bolt release after I lift the bolt. Any ideas as to what caused this? It was working fine, this is a recent development.

Thanks
Bill

[wbm]

Have you adjusted the trigger spring tension screw at all ?

[reynoldsfamily3]

I think so, that is the one that is parallel to the triggers direction of travel just above the trigger itself, right? I tried it tighter and looser with no help.

[olddav]

Sear spring?

[reynoldsfamily3]

Its there, would makes sense to have this problem if it is no longer strong enough. Ill order another and see if it helps.

[Hotolds442]

Remove the action from the stock and see if the problem persists, the sear may be making contact with the stock.

[reynoldsfamily3]

I had it out when I first noticed the problem. In and out of the stock it is the same

[short round]

SAV 2 trigger stop, try backing off trigger stop screw, it maybe interfering with trigger resetting.

[Robinhood]

Holding the rifle horizontal upright the sear needs to be contacting the the trigger. If you can see light between them, the spring is set too soft. It should require a very slight effort to seperate the two. Otherwise there is a chance of bump or slamfire

[reynoldsfamily3]

Thanks guys. I have been sure to keep enough pressure on the sear to avoid slam fire. Ill try the trigger stop screw today.

[jonbearman]

The owner of rifle basix can probably talk you through it. He is a great guy. Are you sure the sear spring is in correctly. When you install it, it should be under a lot of tension as you are putting it back in. If it goes in easy something is wrong.