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- Chilliwack, B.C.
I know some one with a three gram triger on a .223 Remington700. You almost pulled the triger before you even know you've tuched it. Crazy.
Best trigger pull weight???
- Thread starter Pietro Beretta
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The best weight is the one that works best for the shooter using that rifle. I agree that it must be crisp, but consistent is the other big c word to me!
I have a hunting rifle set up at a safe, consistent 14oz, I have others set at 2, 3, 5 lb, whatever feels right on that rifle; I will not spend hours and hours playing around to get the perfect weight, the time is better spent using the trigger and training yourself to use that rifle to the best of your ability!
I have a hunting rifle set up at a safe, consistent 14oz, I have others set at 2, 3, 5 lb, whatever feels right on that rifle; I will not spend hours and hours playing around to get the perfect weight, the time is better spent using the trigger and training yourself to use that rifle to the best of your ability!
Trigger weight depends on what the rifle is to be used for.
If for competition use, there are minimum trigger weights.
For BCRA Precision class, the minimum weight is 2.5 lbs, and for Service Conditions, the minimum weight is 2.5 kgs
My precision rig is set at 2.8 lb.
My Service M14 is set at 2.5 kgs.
My hunting rifle is set at 4.5 lbs.
Practice behind the trigger is the key!!!
SKBY.
If for competition use, there are minimum trigger weights.
For BCRA Precision class, the minimum weight is 2.5 lbs, and for Service Conditions, the minimum weight is 2.5 kgs
My precision rig is set at 2.8 lb.
My Service M14 is set at 2.5 kgs.
My hunting rifle is set at 4.5 lbs.
Practice behind the trigger is the key!!!
SKBY.
Ok, not competition rifles but all capable shooters in their own right., I have a browning A bolt in 243 that breaks quite nicely at 1lb 14 oz's and I did the same for BIGREDD's 25 WSSM Browning.
I have a Remington 7400 carbine in 30-06 that is just 1lb 15 oz's and no amount of pounding will make that go off, but it has been double tapped easier than it was to do factory though
Why such a light trigger on it? Because I've been told how notoriously inaccurate they are, and have found the need to try to dispell that for ####z and gigglez. So far, so good. NOt a presision rig, but a MOA shooter.
I had a Tikka M695 that broke very crisp at 2lbs 3 oz's and NONE of which I could make fire without pulling the trigger. no slamming on the heel, no slamming the bolt closed, no amount of jostling in the josle position...
Funny aint it?
But none of which are remington bolt rifles. for which I've seen factory triggers set too light for their own good, and slamming the bolt closed caused them to fire.
So I can see maybe where Sunray is coming from...
I have a Remington 7400 carbine in 30-06 that is just 1lb 15 oz's and no amount of pounding will make that go off, but it has been double tapped easier than it was to do factory though
Why such a light trigger on it? Because I've been told how notoriously inaccurate they are, and have found the need to try to dispell that for ####z and gigglez. So far, so good. NOt a presision rig, but a MOA shooter.
I had a Tikka M695 that broke very crisp at 2lbs 3 oz's and NONE of which I could make fire without pulling the trigger. no slamming on the heel, no slamming the bolt closed, no amount of jostling in the josle position
... Funny aint it?
But none of which are remington bolt rifles. for which I've seen factory triggers set too light for their own good, and slamming the bolt closed caused them to fire.
So I can see maybe where Sunray is coming from...
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Kodiak99317
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- Saskatchewan, Canada
I would say it all depends on what, where, your style of shooting, maybe your stock design, if you have a safety, and your target and distance.
Regardless of the weight there is only one answer.
The best trigger is one you use alot and after 500 to 5000 rounds, you have control to the point that you can stop your pull, so maybe you have anywhere from 1 oz to 1 lb left till it breaks, see your wind condition or target come back, and you finish your shot.
Regardless of the weight there is only one answer.
The best trigger is one you use alot and after 500 to 5000 rounds, you have control to the point that you can stop your pull, so maybe you have anywhere from 1 oz to 1 lb left till it breaks, see your wind condition or target come back, and you finish your shot.
