Ever since Savage introduced their new Axis budget-priced bolt action rifle almost one year ago, it has proven to be very popular, but some shooters and hunters have been wanting a better trigger. Thankfully, Savage has spoiled us with their excellent adjustable AccuTrigger, but it is not offered on their Axis line of rifles. The Axis is pretty much the time-tested 10/110 action that Savage has been building for several decades now, but it has some innovative features of its own. For more information on the rifle, I refer you to my updated review of November, 2010.

However, as good as the Axis is, some want a better trigger, and for those folks, Timney has delivered. Timney has been building precision triggers for many years, and is a top choice of custom gunsmiths for tripping the sear on fine custom rifles. Also, many Timney triggers are easily installed by anyone who can turn a screwdriver. This new trigger for the Savage Axis is precise, adjustable, affordable, and easily installed by almost anyone. I installed the trigger in my Axis in about ten minutes, and I was stopping to take pictures along the way. Installation and adjustment is very simple, and after installing the Timney trigger, I had it adjusted down to a very crisp two and one-half pounds and ready to go shooting. I tried repeatedly to make the trigger fail, but it held its cocked position, even under abuse.

A good trigger makes a world of difference in the practical accuracy of a rifle, and the Timney trigger produced a perfect trigger for my needs. It is adjustable for sear engagement, spring tension, and overtravel.

The Timney Axis trigger makes a very good rifle even better, and is available at many retail outlets such as Brownell’s www.brownells.com or other gunsmith supply outlets.

For more information, go to www.timneytriggers.com.

Jeff Quinn

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