Which trigger for Savage 111

billstclair · June 19, 2002, 12:23 PM

I have a Savage 111 in 30-06 caliber. I love the rifle, but the trigger pull is way too heavy. I've decided to get a lighter trigger.

Right now, the two I know of are Timney and Sharpshooters Supply (bottom of page).

Does anyone have experience with these triggers? Which one do you like better? Is there a better choice for around the same price (< $100)?

ks_shooter · June 19, 2002, 03:22 PM

I have had a SSS trigger in my Model 11 .243 for a year and a half and really like it. Simple install. Easy to adjust. You might also consider the Rifle Basix replacement trigger. The Rifle Basix trigger is simpler, but I think the SSS trigger has a better design that will give more consistent low-end trigger pull.

Steve Smith · June 19, 2002, 03:24 PM

Sharp Shooter Supply now makes two trigger sets, one from 12-24 ounces, one from about 2-4 lbs. For a hunting rifle get the latter.

Sisco · June 19, 2002, 04:43 PM

Why don't you just adjust your Savage trigger? Got my 111 down to 3lbs.

billstclair · June 19, 2002, 08:39 PM

SK,

Duh. Why didn't I think of that?

The adjustment was pretty obvious once I took out the three screws holding the stock to the action. I left enough of the adjustment screw so that it won't fall out and checked that whacking the butt on the ground doesn't make it go off. I've got nothing to measure the weight in pounds, but it's definitely better. Looking forward to testing it at the range.

Thank you kindly, sir!

Sisco · June 19, 2002, 09:29 PM

Hey, worked for me. When I posted I couldn't find this link, may be too late but if anyone's interested in how to adjust the Savage try these
http://www.snipercountry.com/trigger.htm
http://yarchive.net/gun/rifle/savage_trigger.html

June 19, 2002, 12:23 PM	#1
billstclair Member Join Date: May 25, 2002 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 25	Which trigger for Savage 111 I have a Savage 111 in 30-06 caliber. I love the rifle, but the trigger pull is way too heavy. I've decided to get a lighter trigger. Right now, the two I know of are Timney and Sharpshooters Supply (bottom of page). Does anyone have experience with these triggers? Which one do you like better? Is there a better choice for around the same price (< $100)? __________________ Every man, woman, and responsible child has an unalienable individual, civil, Constitutional, and human right to obtain, own, and carry, openly or concealed, any weapon -- rifle, shotgun, handgun, machinegun, anything -- any time, any place, without asking anyone's permission. -- L. Neil Smith

June 19, 2002, 03:22 PM	#2
ks_shooter Member Join Date: April 23, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 90	I have had a SSS trigger in my Model 11 .243 for a year and a half and really like it. Simple install. Easy to adjust. You might also consider the Rifle Basix replacement trigger. The Rifle Basix trigger is simpler, but I think the SSS trigger has a better design that will give more consistent low-end trigger pull. __________________ Ks_Shooter Aim Small, Miss Small

June 19, 2002, 03:24 PM	#3
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	Sharp Shooter Supply now makes two trigger sets, one from 12-24 ounces, one from about 2-4 lbs. For a hunting rifle get the latter. __________________ Favor the X. Steve Smith NRA Life Member

June 19, 2002, 04:43 PM	#4
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	Why don't you just adjust your Savage trigger? Got my 111 down to 3lbs. __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif

June 19, 2002, 08:39 PM	#5
billstclair Member Join Date: May 25, 2002 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 25	SK, Duh. Why didn't I think of that? The adjustment was pretty obvious once I took out the three screws holding the stock to the action. I left enough of the adjustment screw so that it won't fall out and checked that whacking the butt on the ground doesn't make it go off. I've got nothing to measure the weight in pounds, but it's definitely better. Looking forward to testing it at the range. Thank you kindly, sir! __________________ Every man, woman, and responsible child has an unalienable individual, civil, Constitutional, and human right to obtain, own, and carry, openly or concealed, any weapon -- rifle, shotgun, handgun, machinegun, anything -- any time, any place, without asking anyone's permission. -- L. Neil Smith

June 19, 2002, 09:29 PM	#6
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	Hey, worked for me. When I posted I couldn't find this link, may be too late but if anyone's interested in how to adjust the Savage try these http://www.snipercountry.com/trigger.htm http://yarchive.net/gun/rifle/savage_trigger.html __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif