Author Topic: Your rifle trigger (Read 6723 times)

WildfireArcher · « **on:** January 03, 2010, 05:31:28 PM »

whats your trigger pull weight on your hunting rifle? Mine is at the original weight of pull right now and i am thinking about getting it adjusted down to about 2.5 lbs?
its a remington 700 .300RUM

-Wildfire

high country · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:40:25 PM »

2.5 is mighty low on a hunting rifle.....ok if you have nerves of steel. most factory triggers fall in the 5-8lb range but include a bunch of creep and overtravel. I would give 4lbs with the creep out of it a try.

don't think I am trying to say you can't go light.....it just boils down to more then just pull weight.

Huntbear · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:45:23 PM »

3.5 - 4 lbs. is a great hunting trigger pull. Especially if you can get the creep and over travel out.

2.5 is a bit light in my opinion too.

270Shooter · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2010, 05:45:37 PM »

My browning A-bolt is a hair below 4 pounds, but it doesn't have any creep or overtravel. I don't think I'd want a hunting rifle trigger to go below 3 pounds though.

denali · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:00:00 PM »

Winchester mod. 70 7mag - I've had it at 2.5# for years and i like it, though it would make me nervous letting some barrow it.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:14:59 PM »

mine very between 3-4lbs

Mauser · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:17:11 PM »

As close to #3 as I can get. I usually replace the factory triggers to get rid of creep and overtavel. The one exception would be the new Remington trigger. I have been able to adjust it so that it mimics a timmney.

Hunterman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:23:53 PM »

Mine is light, maybe 2 to 2.5 pounds I really don't know. Some rifles if you go too low you cannot put the saftey on without it going off.. Its like that on my Weatherby, and Savage.

Hunterman(Tony)

Dean44 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:26:51 PM »

I perfer a light trigger with a little bit of smooth travel (not overtravel). My 338 win (Ruger Mark II) is about 3 lbs with a little travel that is glassy smooth. I know that the travel is contrary to what a lot of people like but it gives me a good feeling for when it will release. When shooting without a rest, I am more accurate with this setup.

This is for a rough and tumble hunting rifle. My preference for a benchrest setup would be different.

Huntbear · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:29:59 PM »

Some trigger groups will release under a hard bump, if set to low. I have even seen em slam fire. Not a good thing for a hunting rifle.

gadwall · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2010, 07:24:01 PM »

I like 3lbs on my hunting rifles and 2lbs on my varmint gun. Much lighter than 3 for big game and the gun will go off when you don't want it to if hands are cold or you have thick gloves on, even if you shoot a lot.

Gadwall

700xcr · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2010, 07:39:30 PM »

I have my triggers set at a crisp 2 pound trigger pull. They have all went through the bump test and have not went off. I like a a trigger that breaks like glass. That way when you settle the crosshair and settle down and exhale about half breth then heart beat setlles down to complete the shot.

huntmando · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2010, 08:07:29 PM »

Between 3 and 4 works just right for me. You might have to test a little to see what you like the best.

demontang · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2010, 07:43:42 AM »

Mine are 3-3.5, the biggest thing is the break of the trigger I think.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2010, 07:48:48 AM »

I run a 2.5lb trigger on my 300rum, and am very happy.

bobcat · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2010, 07:50:37 AM »

I have both of my big game rifles set at just under 2 1/2 lbs.

high country · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2010, 08:42:13 AM »

guys that try to clean up a trigger by messing with the spring get slam fires and scary triggers. the trigger and sear group must be lapped to a perfect fit to achieve a good trigger. the springs in most triggers can work out just fine down to 2.5-3lbs....some a bit more some a bit less. if you have a gun that slam fires or has safety issues take it to a smith. the biggest prob I see with light triggers is excitement mixed with cold hands and or gloves. a clean 4 pound trigger is better then a creepy 2 pounder.

Intruder · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2010, 01:45:03 PM »

I right there w/ High Country's advice.

yorketransport · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2010, 02:13:59 PM »

I think it depends on what type of hunting the rifle is used for. For an all around hunting rifle I'll go with 3-3.5#. For a long range rifle where the shots are planned out and not rushed I'd go lighter.

I have two rifles built on the Savage target action with 8oz triggers. But both guns weigh over 14# and aren't exactly walk about hunting rifles. Those guns don't get loaded until I'm all set up and in position. Even then I don't close the bolt until I'm ready to shoot.

Andrew

whacker1 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2010, 02:18:40 PM »

I have all mine adjusted between 2.5 and 3 lbs.

I have one more trigger to adjust and then they will all be consistent.

Straight Shooter · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2010, 02:54:07 PM »

Quote from: Huntbear on January 03, 2010, 05:45:23 PM

3.5 - 4 lbs. is a great hunting trigger pull. Especially if you can get the creep and over travel out.

2.5 is a bit light in my opinion too.

#2.5 might get you into trouble.

Shootmoore · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2010, 03:05:55 PM »

4# More important to me is lack of overtravel and the break is crisp and clean. A 8# trigger with a crisp break is better to me than a mushy 2# trigger

Shootmoore

huntandjeep · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:30:12 PM »

mine vary between 2.5 and 4

Jamieb · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2010, 09:05:07 PM »

2 to 3 lbs

addicted · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2010, 06:36:55 AM »

i did a coule remmy stock triggers up and tweeked my stevens trigger. pretty easy...... Now, i did my cz trigger last night and it is the most adjustable trigger i have played with yet. it was excellent. it kinda looks like a timney'

Sneaky · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:03:35 AM »

I shoot a savage 110 .270 accutrigger set at right around 2.5#. I think I would go heavier on a big game rifle without the built in safety net.

Buckblaster · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2010, 12:23:00 PM »

I adjusted my Sako trigger myself and don't have a tension scale but it is alot lighter than the 3 1/2 lb setting than it came with. I'd guess 2 1/2-3 lbs. I drop tested it with no problems. I shoot several hundred rounds a year and prefer the lighter trigger because I can shoot more accurately. I believe a smooth, crisp trigger is probably the easiest way to accurize your groups.

woodswalker · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2010, 12:40:27 PM »

WITH a scale....all mine that i have messed with are 3.5# to 4.5# and CRISP....the idea of a 2-2.5# trigger, cold hands and gloves BOTHERS ME.

Big10gauge · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:48:43 PM »

I'm using Timiney,Basix and Cajun. They quit making cajun triggers years ago. Keeping my varmint rifles between 2.5 and 3 lbs, My tang safety 22-250 ruger is factory and is very nice. Got a few double stage RR triggers on some of my ARs, don't care for them at all at 6 lbs.

Bofire · « **Reply #29 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:22:17 PM »

:)All my keeper hunting rifles are 2 lbs. have been for around 40 years or so. no problems, keep your finger off the trigger, better yet out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
Carl

Elk-aholic · « **Reply #30 on:** January 13, 2010, 07:24:40 PM »

I would think a crisp 4lbs trigger would be the lightest you would need for a hunting rifle

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