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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Dan-o on July 14, 2013, 07:42:55 PM

Title: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Dan-o on July 14, 2013, 07:42:55 PM: I think the subject line says it all....

I have a fairly new one and was considering lightening it a bit.

I don't want to wreck it, misadjust it or screw it up and need to take a bag of parts to a gunsmith..... :sry:

Thanks,

Dan
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: runamuk on July 14, 2013, 07:50:38 PM: oh gunsmiths love bag o gun its like a jigsaw puzzle :chuckle: :chuckle: that said I think those triggers adjust pretty easy? like one or 2 screws? bring it over here we will fix it up :chuckle:
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: 2labs on July 14, 2013, 07:53:54 PM: I just you tubed that question, bunch a vids. I did my howa from a YouTube vid. It was pretty easy! Got it down to about 2.5 lbs.
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Feanix on July 14, 2013, 08:20:54 PM: If you bought it NIB it comes with the tool and instructions. Looks like it can be done with a small screwdriver, though. I will try to dig out the manual from the one i bought last year and take some pictures.
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: deerslyr on July 14, 2013, 08:28:26 PM: its extremely easy if you have the tool that came with it. Never tried using other tools to do it.
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Dan-o on July 14, 2013, 08:31:03 PM: Thanks all.

I finally got smart enough to start keeping the boxes and the tools that come.

I should be in good shape.
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Huntbear on July 14, 2013, 08:31:38 PM: Dude.. really?? just bring it to me, will have you pulling a 9000# trigger in a matter of moments... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Dan-o on July 14, 2013, 08:40:14 PM: Don't you still owe me something????

And don't i still woe you something in return?????

I might have to get a trigger job when i stop by.
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: runamuk on July 14, 2013, 08:49:10 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on July 14, 2013, 08:31:38 PM
Dude.. really?? just bring it to me, will have you pulling a 9000# trigger in a matter of moments... :chuckle: :chuckle:
hook him up with a ruger style trigger pull :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on July 15, 2013, 02:11:25 PM: Why do you plan on lightening the trigger? Its not like your going to be shooting a big bull this year with it...is it for all the times youwill be shooting at it and missing? Don't want your finger to tire out :chuckle:
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Dan-o on July 15, 2013, 08:02:02 PM: Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on July 15, 2013, 02:11:25 PM
Why do you plan on lightening the trigger? Its not like your going to be shooting a big bull this year with it...is it for all the times youwill be shooting at it and missing? Don't want your finger to tire out :chuckle:

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( :tup: >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

I am feeling like a big bull will fall to the muzzleloader!!!!!
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on July 15, 2013, 08:13:17 PM: I may be wrong, but I think I read in the Savage Manual, that the Accutrigger comes from the factory set at the lightest setting (about 4 lbs.)? :dunno:

I think all you need is an Allen-type wrench to adjust it, from the bottom. I don't think you even have to take the action out of the stock. My memory is rusty--I read it, but never touched mine...
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: yorketransport on July 16, 2013, 07:41:23 PM: The tool to adjust the trigger is very similar to a valve stem removal tool, but a little smaller. You're not turning a screw, but the actual spring. The spring threads in and out to adjust the trigger pull. You can easily adjust it without the tool by simply turning the spring.

Andrew
Title: Re: How hard is it to adjust a Savage Accutrigger? Special tools needed?
Post by: opdinkslayer on July 17, 2013, 07:03:28 AM: You have to remove 2 allen screws and remove the barrel/action from the stock. Use the tool provided to turn the spring assembly until you get your desired pull. I think the hunting rifles will go a shade below 3 lbs and the varmit guns a bit lighter if memory serves me correct. With the accustock it is easy to dis and re assemble them with no issues. :twocents: