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Savage Model 12 Trigger Replacement

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08 March 2004, 14:24
douglast
Savage Model 12 Trigger Replacement
Can anyone offer suggestions for replacing the trigger on a Savage Model 12 varmint rifle? Unfortunately, I purchased it just before they introduced their Accutrigger .


Thanks,
douglast
08 March 2004, 14:55
Bobby
Don't feel bad, the AccuTrigger is good, but some of the after market triggers are, IMHO, better.
My first choice would be the Rifle Basix SAV-2, it costs around $150 from Brownells and is adjustable from 4oz to 3#, here's a link to it:
Rifle Basix SAV-2
My second choice would be Sharp Shooter's Supply Savage trigger here:
SharpShooter's Supply trigger

Third would be any of the Timney or others at:
Brownells Savage Triggers
08 March 2004, 16:00
Fjold
I haven't tried the Rifle Basix trigger but the Sharp Shooter Supply trigger works great on my old 110C. The trigger that leaves the safety intact is adjustable from 12 oz to 2 Lbs and costs like $88. They also have a benchrest trigger that adjust from 4 oz - 14 oz but it doesn't let you use the safety anymore for about $125. The really nice part is that anyone who isn't a complete klutz can install and adjust them. All I had to do was open up the slot in the trigger guard because the housing is wider on the SS trigger.
08 March 2004, 16:17
douglast
Quote:

Don't feel bad, the AccuTrigger is good, but some of the after market triggers are, IMHO, better.




Bobby,
Thanks for the information. I was eyeing the Sharp Shooter's Supply Savage trigger but you have given me a couple of other options to think about.

About the accutrigger, I have not shot one but expect it has got to be better than the standard trigger shipped with the "old" model 12s.

Thanks again,
douglast
09 March 2004, 00:54
p dog shooter
I've put Timmy triggers on 10 or so savages and have had good luck with them all easy to install. They provide a lot nicer pull then the factory trigger
09 March 2004, 12:56
284Win
The Rifle Basix Sav2 trigger will let you keep the safety functinal, while the Benchrest trigger from SharpShooter will not. I have both, and the only significant operational difference is the safety. Both are smooth, easy to adjust and install. I haven't tried the Sav1 RB trigger so can't comment on that. I also have the SSS Competition trigger in a number of other Savages, and they are a huge improvement over the old trigger system. If you will be using this rifle in the field, and not just at the range, I think the working safety is a must-have.