RE: Rem. 700 trigger
The stock trigger is designed for 3 - 7 lbs. Remington normally sets them at the upper end of that...so it could be 5 - 6 - 7 lbs, something like that. For hunting, 3 - 3.5 lbs is fine....and I wouldn't go lower than that, if I were you. I've heard that the Rem. triggers can be adjusted down to 2.5 lbs with safety...but as that is outside of the design parameters, I've never tried it. You'll never feel the difference between 2.5 and 3 lbs anyway. Whatever you do, just be SURE that it's safe. If you do not have experience with this sort of thing...and/ or are not comfortable with it....then most gunsmiths will do the Rem. triggers for as little as $25. The adjustment needs to done properly, with attention paid to creep and overtravel, as well as the break weight. A well-adjusted Remington trigger is very nice in use....that's why I've never switched to an aftermarket trigger on any of my Remingtons.