Savage 308 Pistol Trigger Repair: Fixing a Trigger That Won't Cock | Over the Gunsmith's Shoulder

A Savage 308 pistol came into the shop with a trigger that wouldn't catch or hold cock — and Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks found it was assembled wrong from the start. In this episode of Over the Gunsmith's Shoulder, Ken Brooks walks you through diagnosing and repairing a trigger function failure on a Savage 308 pistol — including a full trigger housing teardown and correct reassembly. You'll learn: ✅ How to diagnose a trigger that won't catch or hold cock ✅ Why incorrect trigger housing assembly causes complete function failure ✅ How to safely remove and reinstall the safety detent pin and torsion spring ✅ How to use a slave pin technique during tight reassembly ✅ How to adjust the safety screw and over-travel screw correctly ✅ How to verify trigger pull weight and slam-fire test a bolt action pistol This is the kind of practical, real-world gunsmithing you only learn by watching a pro do it. No fluff — just hands-on skill. 🔧 Want to learn real gunsmithing from certified professionals? 👉 https://americangunsmithinginstitute.... Whether you're a hobbyist, a gun owner, or ready to train as a certified professional gunsmith, AGI has the courses to get you there. 🔔 Like and Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Over the Gunsmith's Shoulder. #Gunsmithing #SavagePistol #GunRepair #AGI #AmericanGunsmithingInstitute #OverTheGunsmithsShoulder #FirearmsTraining #TriggerJob #Savage308 #GunMaintenance #Firearms #GunSmith #BoltAction #GunOwner #2astrong 00:00 – Trigger Won't Cock: Cold Open Diagnosis 00:58 – Ken Brooks at the Bench: Savage 308 Pistol 02:21 – Root Cause Found: Trigger Housing Assembled Incorrectly 03:44 – Disassembly: Removing the Sear and Safety Components 05:26 – Torsion Spring Removal (and Why It's a Nightmare) 06:27 – Slave Pin Technique for Reassembly 09:01 – Safety Detent Pin Installation 10:08 – Verifying Sear Engagement and Function 11:35 – Safety Screw Adjustment 13:51 – Over-Travel Adjustment Explained 17:25 – Trigger Pull Weight Check 19:24 – Slam-Fire Test and Final Reassembly 19:59 – CTA: Learn Real Gunsmithing at AGI