trigger pull weight?

jaybull · #1 04-25-2009, 06:12 PM

What do you guys set your triggers at? I set mine to 2 pounds and it has really shunk my groups. But this rifle will be used for hunting also. My question is, should it be set higher than 2 #s? Ive tried to get it to dry fire jumping around, safety on and off, slaming bolt closed ect and it does not go off until pulled. thanks for info.

elkhunter11 · #2 04-25-2009, 06:31 PM

The triggers on my hunting rifles are all set to 44oz.

EagleEye54 · #3 04-25-2009, 08:39 PM

For hunting, 3# is a good safe level and I have a few set at 3.5#. For my target shooters only, I go 1.5#. Be safe....under 2.75# for a hunting rig can be scary, especially in November with gloves on.

Rackmastr · #4 04-25-2009, 08:42 PM

Mine is 2.75 on my hunting rifle....

North of 53 · #5 04-26-2009, 10:58 AM

There is hunting and then there is hunting. The above posts are good advise on trigger pull for a walking gun when your hunting. Two reasons that I like a 3 lb plus on a walking gun is first for safety and second when you put fur in front of most people 10 lb pull would not matter.
I say walking gun and not just hunting rifle because I have a rifle that I use for long range hunting. This hunting is done by getting set up on the edge of field before sun up and waiting for deer to walk out. I shoot it from a bench we set up and I never chamber a round until I am ready to shoot. This trigger is set at 1lb.
This is kind of like most questions,it can be answered in one of two ways, one "it depends" and two " I will get back to you.
So I guess it depends.

ruger300 · #6 04-26-2009, 11:37 AM

Jaybull, if your comfortable with the trigger weight on your hunting rifle, run with it. I hunt coyotes all winter long with varmint guns with trigger weights under 1lb, my guns don't go off until I pull the trigger, gloves are always on when its -30. My biggame rifles are all set for 3-1/2 lbs but they are all factory triggers. If I stuck an aftermarket in them I would adjust them all to 1-1/2lb. Its nice to have the gun go off when you want it too rather than squeezing & wondering when its going to go.

ruger300

#7 04-26-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleEye54

For hunting, 3# is a good safe level and I have a few set at 3.5#. For my target shooters only, I go 1.5#. Be safe....under 2.75# for a hunting rig can be scary, especially in November with gloves on.

I agree with EagleEye. Anything below 3 lbs is too light for a hunting rifle. I like the Accutrigger and feel comfortable with it, some don't like it. But it does provide for a light hunting trigger with the added safety factor.

jaybull · #8 04-26-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

The triggers on my hunting rifles are all set to 44oz.

Are you kidding or for real?

hal53 · #9 04-26-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybull

Are you kidding or for real?

with this metric crap...does 44Oz. not equal 2 3/4 Lbs.????

elkhunter11 · #10 04-26-2009, 05:03 PM

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with this metric crap...does 44Oz. not equal 2 3/4 Lbs.????

It does.My trigger pull gauge is calibrated in ounces,not pounds,so I posted in ounces.

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Are you kidding or for real?

Do you really not know that there are 16oz in a pound?

hal53 · #11 04-26-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

It does.My trigger pull gauge is calibrated in ounces,not pounds,so I posted in ounces.

Do you really not know that there are 16oz in a pound?

...next time you're building something, tell your kid to move it 2".....they have no idea.......

Pathfinder76 · #12 04-26-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybull

Are you kidding or for real?

Are you for real?

jaybull · #13 04-26-2009, 05:49 PM

Wow, i feel stupid! Nice of you guys to plie on though.lol

hal53 · #14 04-26-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybull

Wow, i feel stupid! Nice of you guys to plie on though.lol

just us old guys...BTW what is 2 3/4# in kPa or whatever?????

elkhunter11 · #15 04-26-2009, 05:53 PM

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Wow, i feel stupid! Nice of you guys to plie on though.lol

The response you received was a direct result of the attitude you displayed with your post.

jaybull · #16 04-26-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hal53

...next time you're building something, tell your kid to move it 2".....they have no idea.......

I know what 2" is and should have known what 44 oz was cuz i'm 30 years old. Jess you guys are relentless today.lol

jaybull · #17 04-26-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

The response you received was a direct result of the attitude you displayed with your post.

sorry i didn't mean it that way. Just not sure anymore on here. I get a lot of rolleyed replys on here. Not trying to have any attitude. I guess it just read that way.

boomstick · #18 04-26-2009, 10:24 PM

hal 53 ya just made me jiggle, i told jr to cut me a 2x4 at 12 and 3/4inchs gave him the tape and got the strangest look ever !the kids today just can,t switch to and fro and i jiggle every time!!

EagleEye54 · #19 04-27-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ruger300

I hunt coyotes all winter long with varmint guns with trigger weights under 1lb, my guns don't go off until I pull the trigger, gloves are always on when its -30. Its nice to have the gun go off when you want it too rather than squeezing & wondering when its going to go.ruger300

Do you walk with that coyote rifle loaded as well? I ask because a rifle with a 1# trigger is scary. I just hope you never slip or take a fall in the snow....you might get an unwelcome surprise. And for the record, I have never had a situation where I was waiting for a trigger to release when I was hunting. The opposite is usually true when fur in in the scope. That is why most smiths suggest 3#-3.5# trigger weight for hunting rigs. Excitement and cold fingers &/or gloves usually don't mix well with a light pull weight.

bobinthesky · #20 04-27-2009, 05:26 PM

I'm not real familiar with these particular triggers but before I gave money to a gunsmith to work on it, I'd sink the cash into a Timney or Jewel.

EagleEye54 · #21 04-27-2009, 05:30 PM

Only cost $35...a new trigger is a heck of a lot more than that. Plus, no factory rifle warranty if you toss the trigger. Not that you'd ever need a warranty when a Remington is involved.

hal53 · #22 04-27-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by boomstick

hal 53 ya just made me jiggle, i told jr to cut me a 2x4 at 12 and 3/4inchs gave him the tape and got the strangest look ever !the kids today just can,t switch to and fro and i jiggle every time!!

Yup...another smart move by the Libs...only cost us a kajillion dollars to change to Metric, while the rest of the world was going Imperial......... Oh well with inflation should only cost 2 kajillion to go back...I work with the crap everyday and it's ridiculous.....you guys and gals can explain a Gigajoule on your gas bill???????

gube · #23 04-27-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hal53

just us old guys...BTW what is 2 3/4# in kPa or whatever?????

19 kpa