Finally got my RB Sav2 trigger and although nice

[MrBottleneck]

Its a pita to get it adjusted so as to not trip the trigger when roughing the safety back n forth and still keeping the pull light.
Its not quite as easy as the enclosed DVD makes it look and to be honest it really needs a better detailed instruction sheet. They fail to mention how adjusting one screw adversely effects a said other screw etc. They really dont elaborate to much on the three positions for the trigger that can be changed by repositioning the pin.

Dont get me wrong it can be set safely low as so it will not fire upon rocking safety hard back n forth but, that is tricky as you need to get the safety screw set perfect and the screw next to it adjusted accordingly. Trust me on my rifle there was plenty of trial and error testing. Getting it set safely so, there was no slam fires wasn't near as hard to get correct.

Its nice quality like I said and I am pleased but, I wish other makers like Timney would produce a drop in trigger kit as simply there would be more options.
As of now all they produce is the trigger fork itself and that alone is like $100.
Maybe in time.
I see they are make one for the RPR in the Timney blogs stating it was what users wanted. Surely, they know there are plenty of Savage users who would love to see a complete trigger pack made.
I understand SSS makes one as well but, from my research its even more finicky to get installed so, it wasnt a viable choice for me personally.
Not sure if this is a helpful post for anyone but, just wanted to put my opinion on of the RB Sav2 out there.

 

[BoydAllen]

The different trigger pivot positions change the leverage of the trigger, trading off mechanical advantage for creep. Try different positions and you will see how that works. The reason that that trigger is a little tricky is that it really cannot be self contained like a Remington style. I am glad that you figured it out. Back in the day, I wrote the first article on that trigger, after installing one on my rifle. I was also the one that came up with the idea of a video. I did not script it, but using that method was my idea. This was back in the late 90s. The article was published in Precision Shooting magazine.

 

[MrBottleneck]

Interesting I did notice they mentioned the leverage in the video but, no word mentioned as trade off for creep.
I could not get it set light enough and still work safely at the lowest pull weight on my particulair rifle without going to the farthest back hole. Still really no creep and it works good.
Like I said its a nice quality trigger I just wish the market offered more options.

 

[BoydAllen]

IMO we are lucky to have that one. The Savage trigger is a nightmare for aftermarket trigger designers who want to go as low on trigger pull as that one does. Mine would work at a reliable 4 oz. The secret to getting around this problem is to build on actions that take Remington style triggers. There are some that actually take Savage prefit barrels, and of course there are always the Remage drop ins for those that prefer barrel nuts.

 

[MrBottleneck]

IMO we are lucky to have that one. The Savage trigger is a nightmare for aftermarket trigger designers who want to go as low on trigger pull as that one does. Mine would work at a reliable 4 oz. The secret to getting around this problem is to build on actions that take Remington style triggers. There are some that actually take Savage prefit barrels, and of course there are always the Remage drop ins for those that prefer barrel nuts.

Well, that I will agree on that yes we are lucky atleast its manufactured.
Sad thing is with some better detailed instructions not only would it be easier for folks to install but, it would help those that say (i have read many) its not safe at lower ounces understand how to adjust it so, it is safe. I figured it out with lots of testing and trial and error. I am sure there are plenty that dont and hence you hear negative things said.

 

[BoydAllen]

There are lots of people who work on triggers that should not. If I had a nickel for every time someone showed me his pride and joy trigger job and told me that it required careful bolt operation I would have a couple of dollars. Totally, completely irrationally incompetent.

 

[rayjay]

The design of the trigger is the issue. All that steel back behind the pivot sets a pretty finite limit on how low it will go. I have cut that section off for a dedicated BR rifle and it did make a difference but of course there is no safety once you do that.

 

[CaptainMal]

Reads like it just decodes when it goes off closing or by moving the safety. That's not all bad as it doesn't fire.

Do something real stupid and try to get a Rifle Basics to work and you get firing even slowly closing the bolt. Hideous thing if set too low. Played literally forever and threw that thing away.

The Savage action is a good action and can be made and outfitted for precise shooting except for the trigger. If you want to get much below say 9 oz. you flirt with danger. For a target rifle it's a POS action. Just keep it in the hunting and tactical format where it shines.

 

[tripdad]

I put RB in 17hmr couldn't get all creep out, with out slam fire but all in all its decent. Its set around a pound. Difficult to set, and had it back off 1 time, and went off when i closed bolt quick after a shot on beaver scared the crap out of me.The problem about directions is they are written by engineer who knows exactly how it is done, and thinks you know all he knows about it.