Adjustment of the Savage 110 Series Trigger
Before we begin, you should understand that the Savage Factory Triggerin 110 series rifles is a simple yet effective trigger capable of holdinga setting to about three
pounds. It has adjustments for lightness of pull, trigger creep, overtravel and safety engagement. The Savage trigger should not be stoned,or filed down at the sear
in order to reduce the pull weight. Lubricating the sear with a drymoly powder and dry firing the rifle 40-50 times will smooth out (break-in)the sear and provide
smoother function. Savage rifles can be dry-fired without any adverseeffect on the rifles.
Those desiring a lighter trigger than three pounds should considera good after market trigger like the Sharp ShooterÂ’s Supply or Rifle-Basixtriggers. Adjustment of
triggers should only be performed by mechanically inclined individualswho have a good understanding of mechanics and more than your average doseof common
sense. It is important to keep in mind that setting a trigger too lightlycan and most often does result in accidental discharges and slam fires(round discharged from
closing the bolt on a live round) as well as safety induced dischargesfrom improper trigger adjustments. Use caution in following these directionsand never use live
ammunition to test the function of any rifleÂ’s safely mechanism. Iwas lucky enough to attend the Savage Law Enforcement ArmorerÂ’s Schooland think these
directions are easy enough to follow safely. Use Lock-Tite thread lockerin order to secure any adjustments made to your rifles trigger mechanism.Anyone who has
any reservations about making these adjustments should seek the assistanceof a qualified gunsmith. The small amount of money youÂ’ll pay a qualitygunsmith for this
service is well worth the peace of mind in that youÂ’ll have a saferifle.
This is a small diagram of the Savage model 110 Series (which includes10/12 type short action rifles and 110/112 long action rifles) triggergroup.
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Steps to follow:
1) Remove the rifle from the stock by removing the action screwsin front of and behind the trigger guard.
2) Minor adjustments to weight of trigger pull can be made byadjusting the tension on the trigger spring with Screw #5. Remember tokeep some pressure on this
spring in order to insure proper function. Setting thespring to lightly can prevent proper trigger recovery/re-engagement. Makesure the spring rests in one of the
opposing notches in the screw head to secure the adjustment.
3) Screw #1 is to adjust the smooth travel of the safety lever.The safety lever should have no up/down (play) movement. It is also importantto understand that this
adjustment is usually not often necessary, but requirethe trigger be removed from the action in order to access the top of thescrew.
4) Screw #2 should be loosened with the bolt cocked. Turn toloosen until the sear releases. To re-set the sear engagement, you mustturn the screw back in a
minimum of 1/2 turn. The minimum safe sear engagementis .015”. Once this is achieved, re-cock the action and adjust the safetyscrew.
5) Adjustment of the safety screw should be done with the safety“ON”. Adjust the safety screw to slightly touch the safety bar but notinterfere with it’s operation.
The rifleÂ’s safety should be tested wile unloaded andwhile aggressively cocking the bolt handle and also bumping the rifle button the floor to attempt to make
the rifle dry fire. Perform this with the safety on andoff. If the rifle does not pass this test, re-check your safety adjustmentand sear engagement settings.
6) To set the trigger for overtravel, turn screw #4 with thebolt un-cocked.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SET THE SAVAGE FACTORY TRIGGER BELOW THREE POUNDS.SLAM FIRES AND OTHER TYPES OF ACCIDENTAL
DISCHARGES ARE PROBABLE IF THIS GENERAL RULE IS IGNORED.
7) Use lock-tite to set all of the screws adjusted in your project.Use dry lube (moly-powder) on the sear for lubrication and dry fire therifle to break in the setting
and get used to the new lighter pull weight. Never point a rifle towardsanyone. treat all weapons as if they are loaded.
Shoot Safely
Ken Russo
Before we begin, you should understand that the Savage Factory Triggerin 110 series rifles is a simple yet effective trigger capable of holdinga setting to about three
pounds. It has adjustments for lightness of pull, trigger creep, overtravel and safety engagement. The Savage trigger should not be stoned,or filed down at the sear
in order to reduce the pull weight. Lubricating the sear with a drymoly powder and dry firing the rifle 40-50 times will smooth out (break-in)the sear and provide
smoother function. Savage rifles can be dry-fired without any adverseeffect on the rifles.
Those desiring a lighter trigger than three pounds should considera good after market trigger like the Sharp ShooterÂ’s Supply or Rifle-Basixtriggers. Adjustment of
triggers should only be performed by mechanically inclined individualswho have a good understanding of mechanics and more than your average doseof common
sense. It is important to keep in mind that setting a trigger too lightlycan and most often does result in accidental discharges and slam fires(round discharged from
closing the bolt on a live round) as well as safety induced dischargesfrom improper trigger adjustments. Use caution in following these directionsand never use live
ammunition to test the function of any rifleÂ’s safely mechanism. Iwas lucky enough to attend the Savage Law Enforcement ArmorerÂ’s Schooland think these
directions are easy enough to follow safely. Use Lock-Tite thread lockerin order to secure any adjustments made to your rifles trigger mechanism.Anyone who has
any reservations about making these adjustments should seek the assistanceof a qualified gunsmith. The small amount of money youÂ’ll pay a qualitygunsmith for this
service is well worth the peace of mind in that youÂ’ll have a saferifle.
This is a small diagram of the Savage model 110 Series (which includes10/12 type short action rifles and 110/112 long action rifles) triggergroup.
Steps to follow:
1) Remove the rifle from the stock by removing the action screwsin front of and behind the trigger guard.
2) Minor adjustments to weight of trigger pull can be made byadjusting the tension on the trigger spring with Screw #5. Remember tokeep some pressure on this
spring in order to insure proper function. Setting thespring to lightly can prevent proper trigger recovery/re-engagement. Makesure the spring rests in one of the
opposing notches in the screw head to secure the adjustment.
3) Screw #1 is to adjust the smooth travel of the safety lever.The safety lever should have no up/down (play) movement. It is also importantto understand that this
adjustment is usually not often necessary, but requirethe trigger be removed from the action in order to access the top of thescrew.
4) Screw #2 should be loosened with the bolt cocked. Turn toloosen until the sear releases. To re-set the sear engagement, you mustturn the screw back in a
minimum of 1/2 turn. The minimum safe sear engagementis .015”. Once this is achieved, re-cock the action and adjust the safetyscrew.
5) Adjustment of the safety screw should be done with the safety“ON”. Adjust the safety screw to slightly touch the safety bar but notinterfere with it’s operation.
The rifleÂ’s safety should be tested wile unloaded andwhile aggressively cocking the bolt handle and also bumping the rifle button the floor to attempt to make
the rifle dry fire. Perform this with the safety on andoff. If the rifle does not pass this test, re-check your safety adjustmentand sear engagement settings.
6) To set the trigger for overtravel, turn screw #4 with thebolt un-cocked.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SET THE SAVAGE FACTORY TRIGGER BELOW THREE POUNDS.SLAM FIRES AND OTHER TYPES OF ACCIDENTAL
DISCHARGES ARE PROBABLE IF THIS GENERAL RULE IS IGNORED.
7) Use lock-tite to set all of the screws adjusted in your project.Use dry lube (moly-powder) on the sear for lubrication and dry fire therifle to break in the setting
and get used to the new lighter pull weight. Never point a rifle towardsanyone. treat all weapons as if they are loaded.
Shoot Safely
Ken Russo
