I'm looking to see what would be considered the optimum trigger pull for a BLR. I know this very subjective and differnet for each individual but hey, why not put it out there. My 308 is coming in at 6 lbs and would like to get it down in the 4 lb range, meaning a trip to the local gunsmith.
Optimum Trigger Pull for BLR
- Thread starter Mrwired
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Out of idle curiosity, WHY would you want a light trigger on a lever gun? It is not a bench rest rifle, and if your BLR is anything like the several dozen I have owned and currently own, it has a good CRISP trigger.
And I would be curious to know if it is even POSSIBLE to do this safely. (ie can your smith lighten the trigger and still guarantee that the hammer stays back when cocked, until you deliberately choose to squeeze the trigger?) Plus: Remember that your safety on a BLR is the half-#### (or fold-down hammer in the case of the newer 81 Lightweights). If you rely on the half-#### for safety, do you want a lighter trigger pull for when you are setting the safety and/or releasing the hammer under control on a chambered cartridge?
Hopefully a gunsmith will post to your thread - I am a gun nut, not a gun smith.
Doug
4 pounds isn't that light but it is a trial and error effort to improve these triggers... there are no adjustments as such, the sears have to be worked and if screwed up require replacing.
If the trigger is crisp at 6 pounds you may want to get used to it. Crisp is more important than weight.
If you get a smith to work your trigger get him to guarantee crisp as part of the job. They can be worked crisp and lighter but it won't be cheap unless he gets lucky on the first try.
If the trigger is crisp at 6 pounds you may want to get used to it. Crisp is more important than weight.
If you get a smith to work your trigger get him to guarantee crisp as part of the job. They can be worked crisp and lighter but it won't be cheap unless he gets lucky on the first try.
Dennis, thanks very much for an expert opinion, much appreciated. I always value your input on these types of questions.
Doug
I wouldn't mess with the BLR trigger too much...
Try working the trigger and the hammer to half #### (or decock) with wet gloves in cold weather...
Working the lever with a finger on the lightened trigger wouldn't be that safe either...
Try working the trigger and the hammer to half #### (or decock) with wet gloves in cold weather...
Working the lever with a finger on the lightened trigger wouldn't be that safe either...
