F T/R Competition F T/R Trigger Rules

[CarlosDJackal]

I just wanted to check if there is a wight limit on the trigger pull weight of rifles used in the F T/R Category? I went through the F-Class rulebook and did not find anything specified other than the trigger had to be included in the rifle's overall weight.

Thanks in advanced.

 

[XTR]

The same as other HP rifles, must be safe, cannot be electronic or a "release" trigger. Other than that as long as you can close the bolt most of the time w/o it going off you're fine.


Joking aside, slam fires have happened from time to time. Once in a match and nobody is going to get upset, the second time I think you're going to start getting some attention. One of the better known F-Open shooters had one at Camp Perry, and it came up a 10, some people just can't miss. I once got in to a fast rhythm and I let my finger hit the trigger once as I closed he bolt. I got a 5 or a 6, which was 5 or 6 points better than it could have been.

 

[Down South]

I hit the trigger once in a 600 yard midrange match (set at 8 oz) while adjusting my rear bag. I saw the target go down and I was praying it wasn't a bad result, it popped up a 10. Its good to be lucky sometimes......lol

 

[Denys]

The rule is; you have to have a trigger.

 

[CarlosDJackal]

Kewl. Because in High Power Service Rifle there is a weight limit (4.5 pounds?). I currently have my rifle set at 2 pounds and I am considering playing with is some more. I might move it down to a pound and see if that makes any difference for me. I tend to like heavy triggers on my Glocks but lighter ones on my rifles (I have Geissele SSAs on all my ARs).

 

[TunTav0321]

I believe the rule book simple says "Any safe trigger" I started shooting F-Class with my Benchrest rifle and it had a 1 1/2 oz Jewel trigger. I was used to that and like them so much that all of my F-Class rifles now have the same pull 1 1/2 oz trigger.

Roland

 

[anon]

3.16 Release Triggers - Triggers which function on release are prohibited.

http://competitions.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-book.pdf

 

[lawman29]

trap shooters, live pigeon shoots...

 

[RStewart]

Jewell at 1.5 ozs. You'd be surprised at how quickly muscle memory will become that allows you to have your finger on the trigger and not set it off.

Jade, someone gave me $5 to let you score that 10. Lol!

 

[Killshot44]

Jewell at 1.5 ozs. You'd be surprised at how quickly muscle memory will become that allows you to have your finger on the trigger and not set it off.

Conversely, after using a 2oz Jewell BR for a while a typical trigger feels like a TON.

 

[30SMK]

I have never heard of a release trigger. Obviously they they are not legal for competition. What are they used for?

Shotgun shooters who may have developed a flinch. I know a few guys who shoot them in regular sporting clays competitions.

 

[stubbicatt]

Sort of a thread veer, but maybe not... I am looking at the 1 1/2 oz Jewell trigger, but I am considering the safety lever that comes down into the trigger guard, rather than up sticking out by the rear tang. Anybody have a strong feeling one way or the other on the wisdom of such an addition? I guess I've never had a rifle without a safety, and it seems like a good idea to me.

Sorry for the veer.

 

[Denys]

If this is an F-class rifle, remind me again why you think it needs a safety?

 

[stubbicatt]

If this is an F-class rifle, remind me again why you think it needs a safety?

Well, I don't know, really. It just seems like it should have one... I mean it's sort of like boxer shorts should have a vent in the front, you know? LOL.

Thanks. Maybe I will just skip the safety.

 

[Denys]

Well, here's a hint for you; with a 1.5oz trigger, keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are just about to shoot.

 

[lal357]

1.5oz wow i thought my 6oz trigger was light i run 3 different trigger set ups depending on what rifle i'm using f open 6oz f t/r 308 10oz and 223 ft/r 8oz for it depends on the feel for each one

 

[Bradu]

Shotgun shooters who may have developed a flinch. I know a few guys who shoot them in regular sporting clays competitions.

My old man has shot a release for about 15 years, he can't shoot a pull trigger if his life depended on it. As many trap shooters that shoot a release, I'm kind of surprised they haven't been adapted over to rifles.

 

[TunTav0321]

My old man has shot a release for about 15 years, he can't shoot a pull trigger if his life depended on it. As many trap shooters that shoot a release, I'm kind of surprised they haven't been adapted over to rifles.

Release triggers have been a life saver for many Trap Shooters, I know at least a dozen guys using them who would not be able to shoot at all without a release trigger. For those who have not heard of them they are a form of recoil control. Now with that said they "CAN" be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands. Once the trigger is pulled the gun is going to go bang when the trigger is released, you must open the action to disingage the trigger. Easy on a shotgun, not so easy on a rifle. The reason the NRA does "NOT" allow release triggers in High Power is because they are made for rifles, rare granted but they are made. There have been several accidents with them in use on rifles thus the NRA said no to them. Good thing me thinks...

Roland

 

[Bradu]

No doubt they can be dangerous in the wrong hands but so can anything. I could see a release being fine for target shooting but not so good in a hunting application since it would be extremely difficult to open the bolt while holding the trigger back in most conditions such as a standing shot or out of a deer stand. I have shot a release in trap guns a fair amount since my dad and a lot of trap shooters I know have them too. There is one guy that has such bad flinching problems that after several years with a release, he wasn't able to set the trigger.