Actually I've had pretty good luck reworking the triggers on older & non Accu-trigger Savage models. The least I can RELIABLY & SAFELY get them down to is 2.5#-3#. Be SURE and have a gunsmith do the trigger job however because it only takes a couple .002 to mean the difference between a good trigger & an unsafe nightmare. If you choose to go the aftermarket trigger route, Timney & Rifle Basix both are good products, and will result in a decent trigger.