Will the Rifle Basix SAV-2 Black fit my Savage rifle with a bottom bolt release located in front of the trigger guard?

No, the SAV-2 is engineered exclusively for Savage actions featuring a top or side bolt release. It is incompatible with models that have a bottom bolt release in front of the trigger guard, which require the Rifle Basix SAV-1 model instead.

Can I use the 4 oz pull weight setting for field hunting or general bush stalking?

While the pull weight is adjustable down to 4 oz, settings below 1 lb are strictly recommended for benchrest or bench-supported target shooting where slow, deliberate bolt cycling is practiced. For mobile field hunting in outback conditions, armorers recommend tuning the trigger toward the upper 2.0 to 3.0 lbs boundary to ensure mechanical safety against accidental bumps or rough handling.

Does this trigger mechanism require any electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification for use in Australia?

No, electrical compliance such as SAA or RCM certification is not applicable because the SAV-2 is a purely mechanical firearm component with no electronics or mains power requirements. However, as a controlled firearm part, buyers must ensure their purchase and installation comply with local state and territory firearms legislation.

How do I maintain the trigger when operating in dusty Australian outback environments?

The T6 6061 billet aluminium housing and electroless nickel-plated A2 tool steel levers handle standard outdoor conditions well, but fine red dust or sand can cause sear drag. You should regularly inspect and keep the sear interfaces clean and dry, avoiding excessive lubrication that attracts airborne grit.

Savage Trigger Upgrade - Rifle Basix SAV-2 BLACK

The Rifle Basix SAV-2 Black Improved Replacement Trigger is an aftermarket upgrade designed for Savage Arms 110-pattern bolt-action centrefire rifles manufactured since 1966. It replaces both standard factory triggers and original factory AccuTriggers to eliminate take-up, creep, and backlash. The unit provides fully independent user adjustments for sear engagement, over-travel, safety, and trigger pull weight spanning 4 oz to 3.0 lbs (~113 g to 1.36 kg). Built with a CNC-machined T6 6061 billet aluminium housing and heat-treated A2 tool steel internal levers, this purely mechanical trigger delivers a crisp break for target and field use across short, long, left-hand, and right-hand Savage actions.

Wide Adjustment Range: Fully adjustable pull weight from 4 oz to 3.0 lbs using two interchangeable pull-weight springs.
Universal Adjustment Levers: Independent adjustment screws control sear engagement, over-travel, pull weight, and safety engagement.
Machined Construction: Features a CNC-machined T6 6061 billet aluminium housing with a black anodised finish and electroless nickel-plated A2 tool steel internal levers.
Creep Elimination: Engineered geometry delivers a clean break without trigger take-up or backlash.
Broad Action Fit: Compatible with Savage 110-pattern models (including 10, 11, 12, 16, 110, 111, 112, 114, 116), Savage/Stevens Model 200, and Savage 210 slug guns equipped with top or side bolt releases.

Specifications

Weight of Pull: 4 oz to 3.0 lbs (~113 g to 1.36 kg)
Bare Unit Weight: Approximately 0.5 oz (~14 g)
Housing Material: CNC-machined T6 6061 billet aluminium (black anodised)
Internal Components: Cast A2 tool steel, heat-treated, electroless nickel-plated
Action Compatibility: Savage 110-pattern centerfire rifles (short/long, right/left-hand) with top/side bolt release
Power Requirements: None (fully mechanical)

Who is the Rifle Basix SAV-2 Black Replacement Trigger for?

Precision benchrest and F-Class competition shooters — requires an ultra-light, glass-rod release down to 4 oz, supported by an ultralight 0.5 oz replacement trigger mechanism housed in rigid T6 6061 billet aluminium to eliminate movement and pull creep on the firing line.
Long-range varmint hunters using Savage bolt-action platforms — allows field tuning up to a 3.0 lbs pull weight threshold for safe mechanical sear engagement during carry, while retaining the ability to dial down closer to the 4 oz minimum for static, bench-supported shooting.

Less suitable for: Savage rifle owners whose firearms feature a factory bottom bolt release situated in front of the trigger guard, factory AccuStock bedding blocks, or the Savage Axis/Edge platform; these configurations require a bottom-bolt-compatible replacement trigger or a dedicated Axis-pattern trigger unit.

SKU	RBX42003LP
Model #	SAV-2 BLACK
Brand	Rifle Basix
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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