Replace trigger....Which One??

[Butch257]

I have an F prefix pre Accu trigger Model 12 in .223. Existing trigger is sort of ok but I'm sure there is something out there much better. Any first hand experience??

[GaCop]

Check out the Rifle Basix triggers, they're pretty good for the money.

[pdog06]

Been covered many times. Just depends on your intended use.

-Timney
-Rifle Basix SAV1
-Rifle Basix SAV2
-Savage target accutrigger and sear
*Available at Gunshack LLC*

The Timney and SAV1 are very similar. The SAV2 is better for more bench/target rifles since it will go down to 4-6oz if adjusted correctly.

If yours is just a standard 2.5lb accutrigger and your using it on a hunting rifle, you could also just buy the target accutrigger spring(available at Gunshack also) for $7 and get that trigger down to about 1.5lb or slightly less.

These are your most popular options. I have used all of these options and they all have their place and can satisfy your intended need.

[wywindsor]

Jard replaces all the savage trigger parts. All the other triggers are mods to the savage.

[J.Baker]

Your existing trigger can be improved upon by changing out the wire spring with a piece of piano wire (can't recall the size, but someone will chime in). Basically it's just a slightly thinner gauge wire that will net a lower pull weight.

For aftermarket triggers, a Timney is likely the cheapest option and they're good triggers, though can be a bit finicky to get dialed in. Just make sure to read the directions and make adjustments in the order they tell you for bet results. The Jard is a very nice trigger, but they are a little on the pricey side for most.

[DiRTY DOG]

There's also the ELF trigger, although I'm not clear which Savage models it fits. All models? https://www.elftactical.com/ELF-SAVA...gger_p_48.html

I have a RifleBasix SAV1 in my model 12 6.5x47 Lapua and it's amazing!

[Robinhood]

To add to what Jim said, a .040" piano wire bent to the correct shape helps. Quite a few of the guys that owned older savage rifles like yours made shims to remove the slop between the trigger hanger and the trigger. Good luck.

[Butch257]

Thanks a million guys !!!

[PhilC]

If you don't want to make your own, I get them from here. Nice guy to do business with, I provided the pic on his site for the 3-screw trigger.

[BigG]

I run the Elf trigger and really like it. It is $149 directly from them and is in stock. I bought mine at Brownells and was on sale at the time. For the Savage rifles I would not hesitate to go this route again.

https://www.elftactical.com/ELF-SAVA...gger_p_48.html