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Savage 110 trigger adjustment

ChetStaffordChetStafford Member Posts: 2,794
edited July 2008 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
How does the trigger adjust on these rifles?

I just got one in .270 and the trigger pull is over 5 pounds I would like to lighten it up to around 3
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  • nononsensenononsense Member Posts: 10,928 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    csjs1194,

    Read this first:

    http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage110trigger.html

    If you decide that you can handle this on your own, do so at your risk.

    The trigger (and its face that engages the sear) are sintered (made from powdered metal). This process results in a part that has a very hard, thin outer surface, yet is soft and ductile inside (both these properties are desirable). However, people that don't not know this may attempt to "stone" or polish this part, in an effort to "clean it up" and reduce friction.

    This exposes the soft, underlying metal, which will cause this part to rapidly wear (and the soft underlying metal will have higher friction!

    Best.
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  • jtmarine0831jtmarine0831 Member Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I adjusted the trigger on my 114 in 7mmRemMag in this manner. I did not stone anything. I never though of dry moly lube though. It lightened it up very nicely and still breaks clean, I was impressed! I had never messed with a trigger before so I admit I was a little nervous I was going to mess something up.
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  • ChetStaffordChetStafford Member Posts: 2,794
    edited November -1
    I think I will take it to a Gunsmith and let him do it

    I adjust all of my Remigtons myself but I think I will leave this on to someone else
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  • MobuckMobuck Member Posts: 14,088 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've "adjusted" the Savage trigger a couple times to the point where they let go after a good jolt. Be carefull with that sear engagement or this can happen to you.
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