There are enough reviews out now to form a well formed opinion. I was very hopeful when they came out; excited even. And I was dead set on getting one as Jard was the first supplier to address a handicap of Savage triggers. The stamped steel Sear/Bolt Release. Many people seem to be very happy with them, & I’m quite sure they can work well. However, Jard seemed to drop the ball on them in a way. Serious Savage enthusiasts aren’t loving the Jard triggers. Those who compete on a regular level don’t seem too impressed. There seem to be some serious adjustment issues, where one trigger may be ok & another won’t adjust properly no matter what. I’ve read of the suffering from a gritty pull, Sear falling on on closing bolt and heavier than anticipated trigger pull. The overwhelming review has been they are no better than a RifleBasix/Timney & not as good as the SSS. Several who compete with Savages still prefer their Red-Blade Target Accutriggers.
I want to say they fit all Post-‘66 rifles. And a most emphatic No, they do not measure up to a Jewel or TriggerTech on a Rem700. Remember a trigger is not solely about the weight a trigger pull gauge tells you. Honestly, I don’t even own a trigger pull gauge. Because I don’t care what the machine says. I care about how nicely the trigger pull feels to my index finger. A pleasant trigger pull consists of take-up, creep, break, over-travel & overall smooth feel. (Which can be thrown in with creep.) I’ve been setting up factory triggers in many different firearms for over 2-decades. As I said, I was excited about the Jard in the beginning. However, after watching their performance for the last few years, and seeing the overall disappointment, I continue to use my modified Accutrigger. But as I did say, some people have been very happy with the Jard. You may be also abound you decide to get one. Just because they are not worth it to myself and many others, doesn’t mean it will be the same for you. I recommend doing as many of us have. Continue researching as much as you can on it & decide if it might appeal to you.
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