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What year is my L579 Forester?

Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum

Why do people replace the Sako triggers with these Timneys?
Probably guys whose experience is with lesser rifles, or maybe they've been reading too many gun magazines. In either case, some people just assume that the factory trigger on a rifle is no good and put in a Timney or whatever. This was probably more common several years ago when a lot of factory triggers were made intentionally lousy at the behest of corporate lawyers, who were afraid of liability suits if a gun with a trigger that you or I could live with were to be involved in an accidental or premature discharge. Ruger used to be notorious for this, although I understand the newer ones are OK. I've reworked or replaced a number of Ruger triggers over the years. Ruger used to offer an inexpensive rebluing service. I once made the mistake of sending them a Ruger .22 pistol with a very nice trigger job on it. It came back with beautiful bluing and a Godawful heavy, creepy, gritty trigger pull. I called them and they said that every gun that passed through their shop had to be adjusted to "factory specifications." Needless to say I've never sent a gun to Ruger for repair since then, and I've bought very few Rugers, period. All of my 10/22's and Mini-14's required trigger work; the single action revolvers have been OK once I installed Wolff springs. I had to change the springs and clean up the trigger pull on my Security-Six.

Now that you've got the Timney, I'd keep it and correct the inletting. It's an excellent trigger, just as good as the original Sako - no reason to spend time and money to replace it.
 
Probably guys whose experience is with lesser rifles, or maybe they've been reading too many gun magazines. In either case, some people just assume that the factory trigger on a rifle is no good and put in a Timney or whatever. This was probably more common several years ago when a lot of factory triggers were made intentionally lousy at the behest of corporate lawyers, who were afraid of liability suits if a gun with a trigger that you or I could live with were to be involved in an accidental or premature discharge. Ruger used to be notorious for this, although I understand the newer ones are OK. I've reworked or replaced a number of Ruger triggers over the years. Ruger used to offer an inexpensive rebluing service. I once made the mistake of sending them a Ruger .22 pistol with a very nice trigger job on it. It came back with beautiful bluing and a Godawful heavy, creepy, gritty trigger pull. I called them and they said that every gun that passed through their shop had to be adjusted to "factory specifications." Needless to say I've never sent a gun to Ruger for repair since then, and I've bought very few Rugers, period. All of my 10/22's and Mini-14's required trigger work; the single action revolvers have been OK once I installed Wolff springs. I had to change the springs and clean up the trigger pull on my Security-Six.

Now that you've got the Timney, I'd keep it and correct the inletting. It's an excellent trigger, just as good as the original Sako - no reason to spend time and money to replace it.
Yeah, you're dead on there.. this sadly looks as it was a home "Gunsmith" who has actually inflicted more damage then good to this gun, I am seeing now that he had to grind the back of the trigger from hitting the trigger guard. Bought online so it was kind of a gamble for me, this is the second rifle I have had with a Timney. I just can't seem to get them to brake like the original Sako/Tikka ones. My friend has a 77/22 hornet with one of those triggers you are describing, not adjustable either. I think he changed a spring to bring it up to acceptable standards.
 
Enjoy the journey. It might end up being a good shooter! Sako #4 triggers can be found. I think Rodger at Sakosource has one for sale. Good Luck!!
I sent an email out to Roger, I see 2 different types that people claim to fit the l579 action on has a flat tension bolt, the other is on a 20 degree taper. Do you happen to have a pic of the original trigger for my 1964 action? Thanks!
 
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