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Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

thumper49802

Sergeant
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Feb 6, 2008
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Kingsford, MI
Ok, so heres the deal, I am putting a rifle up for sale for a buddy that I work with. Only issue is that I went to the range today with it to shoot some groups to post up on the Hide as part of my FS post. Im just glad that I have safe range practices. I loaded up a round, and when I closed the bolt I heard a strange "click" sound. Not thinking anything is out of the normal (being the first time I ever fired an accutrigger)I continued to keep my muzzle pointed down range, and then proceeded to go through my routine for the shot. Well just as my shot was suppose to break all I felt was a trigger lock up. So I proceeded to unload the weapon and then end my time at the range that way I could open up the weapon and see what might have occured. What I found was strange, Now keep in mind this is a used weapon with a told round count of 50. Upon inspection of the sear i noticed that the upper edge of it was worn down pretty damn good. So I would like your opinions and suggestions on what to do. I already know for a fact that I will not be posting this rifle up in the F/S section until the problem is resolved. Also I can't adjust the trigger because I do not have that "special tool" to push on the back return spring since the trigger also felt like it broke at about 1.5 lbs. Bottom line is that it acts like a slam fire in a remington. If you caress the bolt home it will be fine, if you are shooting aggressivly it will rest up on the accu-release. (like its suppose to so a slam fire doesnt occur). Any ideas or suggestions since I will be more than likely the person doing the work to it to install the trigger.

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Thanks for the help fellas. Im used to my remmys.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

It's an Accutrigger... They are junk. Post it without a trigger or put an aftermarket on it. Either way, it is the nature of an Accutrigger to fail when it gets a little wear or dirt on it, even if it is only dry firing
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

You can adjust it w/ a valve stem tool from the local auto parts store. It's adjusted too light, the purpose of the rear spring is to put upward pressure on the front of the trigger for positive sear engagement, if it's adjusted out too far it won't do it's job and this is what you get. Adjusted correctly, the accutrigger is fine.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

yeah dont have him go thru the expense of replacing anything. clean it, call savage for the tool and raise the pull weight. sell it and rest easy most savage people know about this. some say clean off the sear and lightly oil it and that along with the trigger weight going up will solve it for you. you can make that tool pretty easily. you can see it here. cut off a small screwdriver and dremel a slot in it

http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/savage_0813/

lots of articles on it. mine has been fine, no issues unless i mishandle the trigger. usually its engaging the main shoe before the accu blade is depressed. some say it happens with hard bolt throws. its a love hate thing
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: force_multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can adjust it w/ a valve stem tool from the local auto parts store. It's adjusted too light, the purpose of the rear spring is to put upward pressure on the front of the trigger for positive sear engagement, if it's adjusted out too far it won't do it's job and this is what you get. Adjusted correctly, the accutrigger is fine.</div></div>

Exactly this...adjust it higher, clean and lube and it will be fine.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

First let me say I'm not a Savage expert and I only have one (10 FLCP-K). I'll ask in your video clip is that a bottom metal that was added to the rifle or do the regular 10's come that way?

Mine does not have that and my Accutrigger looks a bit different than in your video. Could the weapon have been "screwed" with some from the prior owner or some "shop"?

When I was presented my Savage (by my former unit and Savage on retirement) I had the chance to speak with Chris Bezzina about the AccuStock and Accutrigger he explained to me the hows any whys of the stock and as far as the trigger just to use "proper" technique, straight back no side pressure or deflection.

I've said before here I've had my action in and out of the AccuStock many time now with no accuracy problems (there is a specific technique for assembling the action into the AccuStock and it's a sticky on this forum somewhere) and I've reduced my trigger pull from the factory setting with no problems occurring, I have had the "safety" function engage as a test when I've slammed it, rammed it and jammed it as hard as I could.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSG Jano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First let me say I'm not a Savage expert and I only have one (10 FLCP-K). I'll ask in your video clip is that a bottom metal that was added to the rifle or do the regular 10's come that way?

Mine does not have that and my Accutrigger looks a bit different than in your video. Could the weapon have been "screwed" with some from the prior owner or some "shop"?

When I was presented my Savage (by my former unit and Savage on retirement) I had the chance to speak with Chris Bezzina about the AccuStock and Accutrigger he explained to me the hows any whys of the stock and as far as the trigger just to use "proper" technique, straight back no side pressure or deflection.

I've said before here I've had my action in and out of the AccuStock many time now with no accuracy problems (there is a specific technique for assembling the action into the AccuStock and it's a sticky on this forum somewhere) and I've reduced my trigger pull from the factory setting with no problems occurring, I have had the "safety" function engage as a test when I've slammed it, rammed it and jammed it as hard as I could. </div></div>

It has the Choate Varminter stock on it. Now if it came like that I dont know, not my rifle.

Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

This is a common accutrigger problem. Yes, you can turn up the trigger pull but then you have a heavier trigger than you may have bargained for. Still, your trigger is not any more faulty than any other accutrigger. Tighten the spring up to max and sell it.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: thumper49802</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah, im going to suggest to him buy the Timney for it.</div></div>

$80 fix isn't bad if you like the gun. Timney's are good triggers. Have 3 of them.
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

As the guys say...little heavier and you'll get there...also, be sure to put your trigger finger in the center of the trigger on the "safety lever" part...if not, it will do what you describe. Those of us who use the Remmy and put their finger on the tip of the trigger have to relearn the "proper" technique. JMHO
 
Re: Savage Model 10 .308 Sear problem!!!

I have seen on the accutriggers where the sear and the notch on the front of the trigger does not even come close to making contact to catch if the spring tension is set to low on an accutrigger. I have seen as much as a 1/16 gap between the two so that the sear could never even come close to catching. Once you tighten the trigger pull weight the gap closed and had no issues. I suspect this maybe the same thing that you are seeing with the exception that you do not have a gap. I can take a photo of the tool and upload it if you want to make one yourself and give that a try