A buddy of mine bought a Savage in 7mm Win Mag a few weeks ago. He was having a rough time getting it on paper, let alone 'dialed-in'. He thought it was just more gun than he could handle (heh) and was flinching. It is light, and it does kick a bit, but he should be able to handle it no problem.

I looked at it and (in my opinion) the trigger is awful! It is way too heavy. I had to look to make sure the safety was not on. Can this be fixed by a competent gunsmith, or should he send it back to Savage? I don't know anything about Savage (except that it is NOT their new accu-trigger) so I told him I would ask in here.

He would rather take it somewhere local so he can use it this season.

Well, thanks!

I had not even considered an aftermarket trigger (slap me with a clue, someone!)

I think that will work very well for him. I am handy enough to do the work for him.

I need to do something QUICK because he will be hunting on my land.

the timney triggers are wonderful in the savage (non accu trigger) both mine have them. easy to install, blows factory triggers away.

you want a reasonably priced tack driver...get a savage. you want fancy stuff high end stuff, get that too...just cost more.

The local gunsmith here on post got mine down to 3 1/2 lbs. So yes a good gunsmith can work on it. Before the trigger work it was at dang near 6lbs. I think Timney makes a drop in trigger replacement for the Savages now. I think I paid 70 dollars to get mine lightened up. I should of bought a timney oh well, don't get me wrong the trigger is fine now.

There are good basic instructions in Frank de Haas' book "Bolt Action Rifles" as to how to properly adjust the older Savage triggers.



The ones I have done have come out very crisp and at about 3 lbs or very slightly less. (I do NOT do them commercially...I don't do ANY triggers commercially these days. I don't need any gratuitous liability suits.)



Alberta Canuck

They are not that hard to adjust. 20 minutes can make a 100% improvement.

I was able to adjust my Savage trigger to a crisp, reliable 3 1/2 lb break by following the instructions on www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage110trigger.html . The instructions are clear and easy to follow.