Trigger pull weight

[jambau]

What do you guys consider a practical trigger pull weight? I met a guy the other day that had a rebarreled rem 700 with a 2.5 ounce trigger. I don't see that being practical anywhere but in bench rest. What do yo consider optimal for a varmint gun?

Tikka09

 

[ollie]

Re: Trigger pull weight

I like 1lb for a varmint gun.
I use the 2oz triggers for bench rest.

 

[RustyShackleferd]

Re: Trigger pull weight

i run a 1 lb but was planning on changing it tomorrow actually to 2.5 lbs to 3 lbs so I can work on my trigger pull.

 

[Beef82]

Re: Trigger pull weight

2.5-3lbs for a rifle used in field or stressful competition conditions, and/or with gloved, cold, wet, or otherwise desensitized fingers. You want the pull to be deliberate, if only barely.
Managed to miss the end of your question, for varmints from a stationary set up without being frozen or gloved you could go a little lighter, I like mine at about 2.75 for everything, never feel like I'm off because of it.

 

[Wardy]

Re: Trigger pull weight

all mine are set at 1 3/4 lbs....I've just gotten used to that pull weight and am fond of it.

 

[perazzisc3]

Re: Trigger pull weight

I like 2.5 lbs, you really get a good feel of the trigger.

 

[rusty815]

Re: Trigger pull weight

All the rifle in my family are set to 1-2lbs. I think anything less is unsafe.

 

[Topstrap]

Re: Trigger pull weight

1 1/5lbs here for most guns. Good trigger control and it really don't matter how heavy as long as it's crisp.

Topstrap

 

[clmayfield]

Re: Trigger pull weight

2.5 lbs is practical. Half a pound makes shooting easy. Two stage triggers are the best of both worlds.

 

[GGGN]

Re: Trigger pull weight

All mine are 2.5

 

[hrfunk]

Re: Trigger pull weight

I use 3.5 lbs, but I'm one of the cold, wet, desensitized, types.

HRF

 

[mastermason6]

Re: Trigger pull weight

2.5lbs Neil Jones worked my trigger

 

[mastermason6]

Re: Trigger pull weight

Remington old style trigger