After market triggers, Timney or Basix?

[dblunn]

Hi all,
I'm new to this board as I have just bought a Stevens 200 chambered in 243 Win. It came packaged with a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope and it is intended to be a cheap and cheerful hunting rifle and for a bit of plinking down the range in between hunting trips. I only picked it up yesterday so I have not had a chance to use it yet but it seems quite sweet however, the trigger pull is a bit heavy. As it is a hunting/plinking rifle I don't think the pull needs to be under 2lb but I would like it to be lighter than it is at present.
So to cut to the chase, both the Timney 631 and Rifle Basix SAV-1 seem good (the Timney is marginally more expensive, but not too much so). So I am seeking comments/recommendations regarding these products to help me make a decision.

I am also thinking of getting a trigger pull spring gauge at the same time so any comments about the respective offerings from Timney and Basix would be helpful as well.

TIA, regards, Dave
Berry, NSW
Australia

[geargrinder]

Skip them both.

Those are about the same as a well tuned factory 3 screw.

If you want a truly better trigger. Go with the SSS or the SAV-2.

[tammons]

+1

[dblunn]

Skip them both.

Those are about the same as a well tuned factory 3 screw.

If you want a truly better trigger. Go with the SSS or the SAV-2.

Thanks for the reply, I've seen the SAV-2 from Basix but I am unfamiliar with the SSS. Who make that one? Can you post a link?
Regards, Dave

[dblunn]

Never mind you blokes, I found it: Sharp Shooter Supplies.

Ah the wonders of Mr Google.

Thanks again for your advice.
Regards, Dave

[mudpig]

I've got the Timney unit in my FVSS and love it. Great trigger and easy to install. Great adjustment and a good hunting weight trigger. For the pull gauge, I've got the Lyman digital unit and it works great.

[axio]

I agree with the SSS. Once you adjust it to your liking, it's a very nice trigger. Mine is currently slightly under 1.5lbs and has a very nice crisp break. If I build another Savage, I'm definitely ordering another SSS trigger.

[slaroy]

If you are not set on the SSS trigger, I would suggest that you take a look at Northlander, a sponsor of this site. He sells a three screw trigger kit for a fraction of the cost of an SSS, Timney, or Rifle Basix. With a little bit of work to adjust it properly, my three screw trigger from northlander is just as nice as my rifle basix sav-1 that I had purchased for an earlier build.

Its no competition type trigger, but works for my hunting and plinking rifle.

[dcloco]

JARD sells an excellent trigger for Savage/Stevens rifles. Comes with a new sear that corrects the angle as well.

I like both of mine.

[jwpark]

With a little bit of work to adjust it properly, my three screw trigger from northlander is just as nice as my rifle basix sav-1 that I had purchased for an earlier build.

What's the pull range the 3 screw trigger can be set to?

[bajabill]

which ones are compatable with Left Handed, pre accutrigger actions?

Also, are any of these easier or more difficult to install?

[EricCartmann]

The best trigger in existence is the Giessele Hi-Speed Match Trigger on my AR10. Paid about $300 for it, however the bone stock Accutrigger is dam near close to it, and it's free!

[GaCop]

I've got my three screw from Northlander breaking at about 2.5 lbs. When I tried setting it lighter, I had problems with the sear tripping when I closed the bolt hard. Jim's trigger comes with the lighter wire (.040").

[Rooster 50]

Does the Northlander trigger work with the Stevens 200.

[jglover_81]

Does the Northlander trigger work with the Stevens 200.

Yes! I have one on my latest build

[bajabill]

Is Northlanders trigger a good fix for a factory trigger that has an obnoxious amount of creep?

[k80skeet]

I have had no trouble with my Basix trigger and I can get down under 1 pound with no creep or slam fire.

[jkoenig1980]

What does northlander sell these for? how much?