Trigger set too light

[nmkid]

Perfect example of how my luck runs...So, yesterday I got my bolt back from having it fluted and a larger knob installed. The last step of my build, which started back in September. Last night I installed the new Rifle Basix trigger. Man, it was set light! My trigger guage starts at 4 ozs and it was going off before the needle even moved. Then while yacking with the grandson, the action(?) did not cock. I thought at first I had forgotten to cycle the action. I cycled the action and it cocked. Pulled the trigger and cycled the action again. That time it did not cock! Cycled the action several times and then it cocked. I touched the bolt handle and it fired!! I thought at first I had probably assembled the trigger incorrectly. But, then I figured, it cocks so it must be properly put together. So, lastly I got to thinking the trigger pull is set way too light. Called Rifle Basix and got the answering maching. Remembered he only works Mon-Thur. The trigger instructions say nothing about how to make adjustments. Just says to call them. So, going by my description of my problem do you guys figure it's the sear adjustment? Called around and was told the sear needs to be adjusted. Searched the Internet and found nothing!! Would like to see some thoughts. Also, be assured any suggestions will be my own responsibility. Hoping some member knows which of the 3 screws is the sear adjuster and if that is the problem. If not guess I got no recourse but to wait. He** I've been waiting since Sept.!!

 

[Ggmac]

Do not shoot it . I know that should be obvious . What type of rifle ?

 

[nmkid]

Do not shoot it . I know that should be obvious . What type of rifle ?

REM 700

 

[Rustystud]

Try with an empty chamber and the gun cocked sliding the safety off and on several times. Approximately three off and on and the gun fires.

 

[Dans40X]

Seek a professional to adjust your "Basix"trigger group.

It's not rocket science!

 

[CaptainMal]

Bought a Rifle Basics for one of my bench rifles. At around 8 oz. the thing went off closing the bolt. Referred to their tutorial on that little disc. Did what it said, moved things around and moved them some more. It never stopped going off at times when I closed the bolt. Found the solution.

Threw that $150 POS in the trash.

 

[Shrek]

I have not been happy with the Rifle Basix trigger I put into one of my 700's either. By the time I got it to safely hold it was not much better than the factory tigger. Much heavier and creepy than I expected. If shot the rifle much I'd have to take it out and put a Jewell trigger in it . I'd be money ahead if I'd just broke out the cash for a Jewell the first time around.

 

[Ggmac]

Sorry to have to say this guys , all your answers to DO IT YOUSELF GUNSMITHING , are NOT on the Internet . There are reasons gunsmiths recomend and HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE to safely install triggers .
I along with DANS 40x suggest professional help . Having a AD at the range , or for that matter , is unsafe .
Of course many here have the install and adj procedure but supplying that info COULD hold the person liable .

 

[nmkid]

My other Basix triggers have been very good. Called Basix this morning and we tried to fix it over the phone. After a few adjustments it would work on/off. At this point the guy said, "wait, you don't have to be messing around making this many adjustments". "I'll send you another one today priority mail". He said he was going to take the new trigger out of the blister pack, mount it and make sure it was working before he sent it. So, now we wait and see.

 

[Rustystud]

I have installed many triggers over the last 50 years. I have installed every trigger available for Savages. The Savage Accutrigger is the best option out there.

In my opinion on triggers for Remington 700s, 40X, and model 7 the Jewell cost just a little more but you get what you pay for. I use them on Remington 700 custom clones also.


Nat Lambeth

 

[Ggmac]

Ok but he has a rem 700

 

[JRS]

I have installed many triggers over the last 50 years. I have installed every trigger available for Savages. The Savage Accutrigger is the best option out there.
Nat Lambeth

 

[nmkid]

Well, if this doesn't work out I'm going to try something else. All I've had were stock, Timney and now Basix triggers. So, I would be looking at the Calvin Elite Timney or a Jewell. What would your choice be? I plan on using my rifle for rock chucks, coyotes and pretty rocks on far away hillsides! I like a light trigger pull so I think either ones of the two listed would fit the bill.

 

[Riesel]

My other Basix triggers have been very good. Called Basix this morning and we tried to fix it over the phone. After a few adjustments it would work on/off. At this point the guy said, "wait, you don't have to be messing around making this many adjustments". "I'll send you another one today priority mail". He said he was going to take the new trigger out of the blister pack, mount it and make sure it was working before he sent it. So, now we wait and see.

That's customer Service! !

 

[savagedasher]

Didn't you say the bolts was worked on? That's could cause the problem also .
Larry

 

[jim_k]

For a Rem 700, there is Timney, Shilen, and Jewell. I have the Jewell and would recommend the Hunter weight range. Adjusted to its light side, it is clean and consistent. Never an issue with firing on closing. I've only heard good things about the Timney triggers, too, and I have dry-fired those, and they feel fine. I have tried the Shilen trigger, and I did not have an opportunity to shoot it; but just dry-firing it, I would say it was one of my favorite triggers. I don't think a trigger can get any better. I think that a trustworthy gunsmith should install any one of these.

 

[dryhumor]

Im wondering if you have another 700 you could try the trigger in. If no issues; it may lead back to the bolt that was worked on.
For that matter, if a factory trigger shows the same issue in that rifle.....

 

[nmkid]

All I had done to the bolt was fluting. I took the bolt apart to use the method described in another post on this forum about finding the lands for bullet seating. I thought maybe I had put the bolt back together wrong but, there's only one way to put it back together. I think?!

 

[savagedasher]

All I had done to the bolt was fluting. I took the bolt apart to use the method described in another post on this forum about finding the lands for bullet seating. I thought maybe I had put the bolt back together wrong but, there's only one way to put it back together. I think?!

Did they not flute the bolt and install a large handle . What process they used may of changed your bolt timing.
I would install your old trigger . If it does the same thing. Then I would say the bolt work was the problem . L

 

[nmkid]

Did they not flute the bolt and install a large handle . What process they used may of changed your bolt timing.
I would install your old trigger . If it does the same thing. Then I would say the bolt work was the problem . L

Hmmmmm.