Proper trigger adjustment savage

[randog223]

I have a Stevens 200 action on a custom build 5x35 with a timney trigger. I have had it for years and have never had the slightest problem then yesterday I was hunting chucks fired quit a few rounds and had a round go of when bolt was closed, gun was pointed safe and scared the shii out of me. I was able to repete the problem with a fired round several times so I re adjusted the trigger. should a check the bolt how do make a light trigger a safe trigger ?

 

[Boyd Allen]

The problem is that many who adjust their triggers do not recognize the design limit of the trigger that they are working with. This leads them to use too little sear engagement and/or spring pressure. I realize that this is subjective but this is the problem. This is complicated by differences in trigger part hardnesses that may not be visible until wear has taken place. A corner that is sharp may become rounded with time. The other issues are dirt and lubircants/cleaning materials that may drip into a trigger and form deposits in key areas. The only answer that I can come up with is to clean and readjust from time to time, and not to try to set a trigger too light for its design. I believe that the Timney trigger is just a variant on the stock design, fully adjustable, made from a better material. This does not change the limits of the design by much. To go lighter, something like the Rifle Basix SAV II or one of Fred Moreo's is needed.