xp100 owners?

[savage260]

as i posted before and got no response out of 95 lookers does anyone own a xp100. ive been told they are simillar in stock size as striker if true is there any way to lighten trigger on my striker? im looking to be able to shoot better as i am disabled and have trouble with holding this pistol up i bench shoot it but like last post all my groups are to the right of bullseye and am thinking maybe im pulling right as i shoot. maybe lightening trigger would help??but dont know how. as before any help would be Great
dont meen to sound rude but seems lots of other posts get answeres . others go read but not any info feed back..

[kciH]

Savage,
I'm not familiar with the trigger on the Striker, but if it's the same as my Scout Rifle, it can be adjusted.  There are also aftermarket triggers that are available for you pistol which will give you excellent performance, Rifle Basix would be one, of several, to check out.  You will shoot better groups with a better trigger, it doesn't actually  increase the mechanical accuracy of the pistol, but it does much for your ability extract the existing accuracy.

I've got a couple XP's one old style and one repeater.  If you want to shoot great groups off off the bench, you'll need a rifle-style bench rest setup.  The exception is that you replace the rear bag with a "ramp" type of system, you will probably have to make that for yourself.  If you intend to use the pistol for hunting, I would be hesitant to lower the trigger pull below 2.5-3 lbs.  The aftermarket triggers can come in under a pound, but I think it would be irresponsible and dangerous to use one that light on anything but a prairie dog or bench rest gun.

[savage260]

as i am new to this 1yr pistols. ive shot a few times with this pistol about 100 rds or so how would i test the trigger pull now and see what it was?thank you for your response. i would like to use this yr for deer . i am unable to use rifle or shotgun as ive had 2 neck surgery. plates infront and back of neck and can handle the recoil of long guns.. how ever this weapon does seem to have a bit of muzzle jump i can handle this just need to keep it benched ie tree branch or hunting stand.. would i get these trigger adjustments through gun smith or is it something i can do. ?what tools would i need like trigger pull and all..

[kciH]

Savage,
I've got a couple of articles on adjusting Savage triggers that I could send you.  You can take a look at the and see if the trigger in your Striker is the same as in the articles.  From that point you could make the judgement as to if you feel comfortable making the adjustment.  If it is not the same as the articles, you could do a web search to see if there is any info specifically on  your pistol.  If have to, or decide to, go with the aftermarket trigger you'd probably be well served to enlist the services of a qualified gunsmith.  If you don't feel comfortable with trigger work, you should NOT perform it.  The safety risks are huge because an improperly adjusted trigger on a bolt gun can cause firing upon bolt closure.

I'm not trying to disuade you from doing your own work, just trying to let you know some of the possible outcomes of doing so.

If you want the article, send me a private message with you email address.

[savage260]

thank you for the advise i will pm you. as far as loads go i was wondering if maybey i wasnt blowing trough deer with the 120sp from seirra. what would expand better at ranges from 50 to 150 yards..

[kciH]

Savage,
I don't have experience hunting with a 6.5 in a pistol, but I've typically had pretty good luck with the Ballistic Tip at pistol velocities.  Probably the best choice would be the Nosler Partition, the nose is soft enought that it IS going to expand at any reasonable range.

[sawfish]

Savage,  I have XP-100s in .223, 7mmBR and .35 Rem.  I also have a Super Striker in .308 Win..  To date, I have not found a reliable (safe) way to substantially lighten the trigger pull in the Striker.  There are some aftermarket designs, but I have not found them to be safe.

The problem is the long linkage on the Striker trigger.  It does not use the same trigger as the Savage rifles.  You can reduce the pull by decreasing the sear engagement, but to allow an adequate margin of safety, the best you will be able to do is about 2.5-3 lbs..  I had mine adjusted lighter be a gunsmith, but when I bumped the Striker with my hand, the sear would release.  The trigger is a two stage, which takes some getting used to.  Savage has developed the Accu-Trigger, but there are no plans to offer it on the Striker line.  

The reason you are getting the muzzle flip you complained about stems from the stock design.  It places your wrist so far below the axis of the bore the stock acts as a lever flipping the muzzle up.  If you compare the Striker to an XP-100 (single shot), you will see the difference.  In addition, all of the weight of the Striker is in the grip area, which makes for a very light muzzle.

To make the muzzle more heavy, I milled out a slot in the stock under the bore, and added a slurry of Brownell Steel Bed and lead shot.  This increases the overall weight, but really cuts down on the muzzle flip.  I also bedded my barrel full length with steel bed, which added a little more weight.

For additional support, you can add a sling swivel stud to the reas of the stock (not the grip).  You can then use a tension loop sling around your body, or the back of your neck.  By pushing the gun forward against the sling, you will dain some additional stability.  I hope this helps.

[Hairtrigger]

I find the center grip XP-100 much more comfortable to shoot.
For me the rear grip is like shooting a rifle without shouldering it!
I also shoot a Lone Eagle but the trigger takes much practice to master