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trigger pull
« on: October 25, 2009, 05:12:42 PM »
What would you consider the standard safe trigger pull weight.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2009, 05:25:52 PM »
For hunting purposes, most gunsmiths will not set it less than 3-3.5 lbs.  For target shooting, benchrest style 1.5 is good to go.

All mine are set to 3 lbs.  With all the creep and overtravel taken up 3 lbs. breaks perfectly for me.
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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2009, 06:57:40 PM »
3# is good for most folks. More important to me is that the trigger is "crisp". no creep.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2009, 02:55:47 AM »
same as above comments.  2.5 to 3# pull with no creep.
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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2009, 04:41:12 AM »
I prefer 2.5 - 3 for hunting rifles, but I can go higher if the pull and break is crisp. As an example, on my 10/22 I have a complete custom trigger group, I thought it was breaking at around 1.5 because it was so easy and I was comparing it to my other felt triggers, getting a trigger pull gauge opened my eyes it was breaking at 2lb 15oz, but because it was such a perfect pull it felt way lighter.
Now, on my target rifles, I like about 4oz, what I had on my Anschutz. I had one set at 2 but It worried me every time the wind blew.
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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2009, 01:19:02 PM »
If you have a Sako (I love their triggers) as your name would imply, I believe they come from the factory with a 4 lb pull.
 
Mine (85 Finlight) is set to 2 lb, and it has a very crisp break.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2009, 01:20:52 PM »
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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2009, 02:45:08 PM »
Yes like the Sako trigger and have mine set low. Just wanted opinions on pull weight. I have an air rifle that is set at ounces that works sweet.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2009, 09:16:56 AM »
Like others, a crisp 3# is about perfect for me. A sloppy 2# pull is worse than a crisp 5#. I have two of the Savage target actions with 6oz Accutriggers, and those are great, but I don't close the bolt on those guns until I'm ready to shoot. I've never had a problem with them even if I tried to trip the sear, but I'm not taking any chances. ;)

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2009, 09:25:26 PM »
3 to 4 lbs for my hunting rifles.  I wouldn't want to go much lighter than that unless I was varmint hunting off a bench.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2009, 09:46:04 AM »
A sloppy 2# pull is worse than a crisp 5#.
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Great quote!

My Ruger M77 MK II, 7mm, has a crisper trigger at 3.5lbs then it does at 2 lbs.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2009, 10:38:56 AM »
Pull weight is subjective.  As already stated, 'Crisp' will win at any weight.  My competition rimfire guns are set to 1 1/2 pounds and less, so I'm used to that. My hunting rifles are set less than 2 1/2 pounds and are travel free until it goes click.

You ask 'what's safe'. The key is that no light trigger is able to bypass the safety. (yes, an improperly tuned trigger with some designs can fire even with the safety engaged) I would say that for the average Joe, anything less than a crisp 3 pounds is pushing the lower limits. What's safe on a rifle? Depends if you're used to it, or if you're going to lend that rifle to someone that might not be used to it.

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Re: trigger pull
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2009, 10:49:36 AM »
My hunting rifles are set between 2 1/4 and 2 3/4 pounds.  If you have to, pay a good gunsmith and get the job done right.  A crisp, manageable trigger is worth whatever you pay.
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