An easy way to measure the trigger weight ?

[Niko-PG]

Hi,

I just received my practice rifle (with accutrigger) and I'd like to adjust the trigger weight so it's the same as my "competition" one. So how do I measure it ?
Is there a real point of doing that ?

Thanks

 

[canucklehead]

Fishing scale works, but it won't keep the 'highest' reading.

The only GOOD way is to use a real trigger scale.... or a string and a known weight...

 

[sunray]

Go buy a trigger pull scale. Looks just like a fish scale, but in lower weights. RCBS makes one. You really should be practicing with the rifle and ammo you shoot in competition though.

 

[bisonhd]

A straightened coat hanger with a 90 degree hook on one end for the trigger and a fishing wieght in the other. Add washers or any improvised weights until your target rifle trigger releases, then use the same weight to adjust your Savage.

 

[(Ronin)]

Put your rifle on it's butt with the barrel pointing up,attach a piece of coat hanger with a baggy and known weights..fill 'er up with coins until it releases.
Add up the coat hanger,baggy,common and coin weight,
Bingo bango,cheapy trigger pull scale


Common coin weights:

Dime: 1.77 grams
Penny: 3.14 grams
nickle: 3.95 grams
quarter:4.47 grams
loonie: 6.99 grams
twoonie:7.34 grams
bill: 1.02 grams

 

[martinbns]

I just bought a trigger pull gauge.

 

[Niko-PG]

thanks all ! great info !
Mr Ronin, you're a genius