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Re: Timney trigger install...slight problem
« Reply #15 on: July 03, 2016, 11:22:23 AM »
Maybe give timney a call and they can walk you through set up to make sure it's safe and reliable. As far as trigger weight... That's completely user preference. A 1 lb trigger that functions properly is just as safe as a 3 lb trigger that functions properly.  :twocents:  that said I try and get all my triggers to 3.5 lb for consistency and I shoot them well there
I'll probably just end up calling them. Wanted to go shoot it maybe tomorrow but I'll just wait. My goal is getting all my triggers the same. The trigger for this gun was breaking at between 5 and 6 lbs. After shooting some really light triggers, it seemed the bullet was out the door before I could flinch. I don't like admitting I flinch, but I do.

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Re: Timney trigger install...slight problem
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2016, 11:24:43 AM »
I am assuming this is a hunting rifle, if so, 1 1/2 lbs is to light, 2 1/2 to 3 lbs is as light as I'd go.
If it were a bench gun, target gun I 'd maybe go 1 1/2.
You didn't say what make model rifle.
I do plan to use it for hunting. It's a Savage Axis chambered in 270. I will probably turn it up some to match my .17 hmr's trigger.

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Re: Timney trigger install...slight problem
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2016, 06:01:53 PM »
I have the same rifle/caliber and I plan on just changing the spring rather than the entire trigger.
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Re: Timney trigger install...slight problem
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2016, 06:32:57 PM »
I have the same rifle/caliber and I plan on just changing the spring rather than the entire trigger.
I think that would eliminate some of the creep I was getting. I was reading where guys were cutting a couple coils off the spring to lighten the trigger. The spring I got with the Timney trigger is about 1/3rd the size. The process wasn't too hard. Just the fine tuning was a little tough. Thinking about putting a nicer stock on it eventually.

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Re: Timney trigger install...slight problem
« Reply #19 on: July 03, 2016, 08:32:58 PM »
Savages stamped parts just have too much play in them to safely get a nice light trigger. I went through the same thing and increased the weight until it was safe. I'm guessing it was around 2 pounds. I think I'm going  to try the rifle basix trigger next time.

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Re: Timney trigger install...slight problem
« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2016, 08:42:14 PM »
Savages stamped parts just have too much play in them to safely get a nice light trigger. I went through the same thing and increased the weight until it was safe. I'm guessing it was around 2 pounds. I think I'm going  to try the rifle basix trigger next time.
One solution I saw on YOUTUBE was to put a 5/16ths nut on the screw where the cover plate goes and it holds everything still. But I agree. I ended up at 2.4 lbs. I'd like to get it down to 2 but I'm tired of messing with it and I want to take it shooting in the morning. At 2.4 I can slam a snap cap in as hard as I can or bang the butt on the ground and I can't get it to misfire. Thanks to everyone for the help!

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #21 on: July 03, 2016, 08:51:55 PM »
Next time buy the savage with the accu trigger.  Why buy an entry level axis and pay for an upgraded trigger....probably not much of a savings at the end of the day.  Not to mention the Hassel.  Glad you got it worked out and hope you dont have further problems. 
« Last Edit: July 03, 2016, 09:07:48 PM by jrebel »

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #22 on: July 03, 2016, 09:00:17 PM »
Next time buy the savage with the accu trigger.  Why buy an entry level axis and pay for an upgraded trigger....probably not much of a savings at the end of the day.  Not to mention the Hassel.  Glad you got it worked out and hope you have further problems.
Good advice. I didn't realize how bad the trigger would be and was in a hurry to buy something, It was a hassle but also good experience. My next purchase of a hunting rifle will be exactly what I want, instead of settling for something.

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #23 on: July 03, 2016, 09:16:04 PM »
Next time buy the savage with the accu trigger.  Why buy an entry level axis and pay for an upgraded trigger....probably not much of a savings at the end of the day.  Not to mention the Hassel.  Glad you got it worked out and hope you dont have further problems.
Thanks for adding the don't haha

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #24 on: July 03, 2016, 11:24:45 PM »
Next time buy the savage with the accu trigger.  Why buy an entry level axis and pay for an upgraded trigger....probably not much of a savings at the end of the day.  Not to mention the Hassel.  Glad you got it worked out and hope you dont have further problems.
Thanks for adding the don't haha

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #25 on: July 04, 2016, 01:25:43 AM »
If you're flinching, then that's a bigger issue than trigger pull or ammo choice.

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #26 on: July 04, 2016, 09:57:23 AM »
If you're flinching, then that's a bigger issue than trigger pull or ammo choice.
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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #27 on: July 04, 2016, 11:45:54 AM »
If you're flinching, then that's a bigger issue than trigger pull or ammo choice.
Maybe I should say cringing? Basically the problem with a 5 or 6 pound trigger is the anticipation of the trigger dropping. It takes forever, which was making me anticipate. I shot it today. A lighter trigger is helping.

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #28 on: July 04, 2016, 12:12:56 PM »

If you're flinching, then that's a bigger issue than trigger pull or ammo choice.
Maybe I should say cringing? Basically the problem with a 5 or 6 pound trigger is the anticipation of the trigger dropping. It takes forever, which was making me anticipate. I shot it today. A lighter trigger is helping.

That's exactly what flinching is, and I have the exact same problem. And this is why all my triggers are set to 2 1/2 pounds. It makes a big difference for me.

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Re: Timney trigger install...Fixed for Now Thanks all
« Reply #29 on: July 04, 2016, 12:18:53 PM »

If you're flinching, then that's a bigger issue than trigger pull or ammo choice.
Maybe I should say cringing? Basically the problem with a 5 or 6 pound trigger is the anticipation of the trigger dropping. It takes forever, which was making me anticipate. I shot it today. A lighter trigger is helping.

That's exactly what flinching is, and I have the exact same problem. And this is why all my triggers are set to 2 1/2 pounds. It makes a big difference for me.
I have several friends who have really light triggers on bench guns, and I noticed I shot way better with them. I have this trigger at 2.4 lbs and it was a lot better. I'd still like to get it down closer to two. Now I have to get my other guns the same. The 270 was the worst though.

 


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