Best trigger pull weight???

Best trigger pull weight

  • 1.lbs

    Votes: 5 7.4%

  • 1.5 lbs

    Votes: 17 25.0%

  • 2. lbs

    Votes: 15 22.1%

  • 2.5 lbs

    Votes: 14 20.6%

  • 3. lbs

    Votes: 14 20.6%

  • 3.5 lbs

    Votes: 3 4.4%
  • Total voters
    68
Pietro Beretta

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What is the ultimate pull weight for a sniper rifle?
I have my Remington 700P - .308 Win set at 2.5 lbs (Changed from the factory 9.lbs)

I wanted to get it lowered even more to 1.5 - 2. lbs but I was told that is too low for a factory Remington trigger group. Mabee the 1. lbs range is more suitable in a Jewel trigger.

What do you guys think?
 
For target rifle the limit is 3.5 lbs. For Precision rifle (sniper) I think it is 2 lbs but I could be wrong on this. For "F" class shooting, I think it is any safe trigger. Brenchrest is about 2 oz.
 
for me less possible is the better, my bench rest .22 lr have the trigger set at 3/4 pounds, the savage .308 i have in order will be set at 1 pound max for now I have the trigger on hand and I just whant to receive my new rifle to install it.
 
Trigger pull weight should be secondary to trigger quality. A soft spongy pull is difficult to manipulate regardless of pull weight. I would much sooner have a 5 pound trigger that broke like the proverbial glass rod than a 1 pound trigger which felt like squeezing a marshmallow. I once sold an otherwise excellent Tikka Continental because despite the fact that the trigger could be adjusted for weight, there was no allowance to adjust out the creep prior to the break. Neither was there an after market trigger which could resolve the problem. The rifle was pretty to look at, reasonably accurate, but for precision work I could not tolerate that creep.

A good trigger can be very light and still be safe, although I do not think a 2 ounce trigger has any place in the field. A simple test for a rifle to be carried afield is to allow the rifle butt to drop onto a firm surface from the height of 1 foot, if the striker drops - it's not safe and requires adjustment or replacement.
 
Well talking quality triggers - Jewell of course. Shilen makes a good economical trigger that has excellent resale value....

1.5 lbs but I think it also depends on the temperature and personal preference.
 
I know of a few police sniper rifles (Tango 51's) where the triggers are set very close to 40 ounces and crisp.

I also agree with a previous post - light weight is not as important as reasonable and crisp.
 
sunray said:
Less than 3 lbs can go off if you jostle the rifle. One pound is far too light for any centre fire.
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If the rifle goes off when you jostle it, it is not set properly. Sounds more like they are adjusting the sear engagement and not the weight of the trigger.

Some F class guns are set up at about 2 oz. these are fired off a rest and there is a rule that the rifle must be parallel to the ground when you close the bolt. (just in case you breath on the trigger).
For something that you would carry into the field 2-4 lbs would be OK.
 
I like 1.5lbs pull, I use Rifle Basix for Remington, easy to install and cost only 99USD in Cabelas
 
Long Range Canuck said:
Boomer nailed it. Another option is to take a look at a Canjar Trigger and have the best of both worlds. After you try one of those nothing else will do!!:D I was told that by others and went with it with a bit of doubt, but it's true.
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set triggers are cool, ( I own a few) but for super trigger control I really like a single stage, super fine adjustable trigger that breaks clean, like the cajar on my M44, or the trigger on my Anschutz sill. rifle.

Single and double set rriggers are very classy however, and I will likely have anothe on the next rifle I put together!:D
Cat
 
sunray said:
Less than 3 lbs can go off if you jostle the rifle. One pound is far too light for any centre fire.
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In Benchrest competition, "ONLY", 2oz is considered heavy with 1 1/2oz being norm and there is a 1oz on the way. And despite what some people say a 3 lever benchrest trigger is safe. Pound them and they will not release, can't say that for the cheaper 2 lever triggers.
 
bill gammon said:
In Benchrest competition, "ONLY", 2oz is considered heavy with 1 1/2oz being norm and there is a 1oz on the way. And despite what some people say a 3 lever benchrest trigger is safe. Pound them and they will not release, can't say that for the cheaper 2 lever triggers.
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Bill, what brand would that be?
 
sunray said:
Less than 3 lbs can go off if you jostle the rifle. One pound is far too light for any centre fire.
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I have my Rem. 700 set at 2 pounds and it does not fire if you jostle it. It is my hunting rifle and I am used to light triggers.

I also have a centerfire rifle with the trigger at 8 ounces and I have never had a problem with it. I don't chamber a round unless I am ready to shoot..... the rifle is not in a "jostling position".

I have had 2 ounce triggers as well.... they all have their place.

Different stokes for different folks.......
 
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