Rifle Trigger Pull Poundage
 

I don't know much about it but I think my new rifle's pull is effecting my accuracy. I have some good groups but other times I will be over the target some. I have been shooting similar rifles for a few years and shoot alot. I am not worried about that. My question is what do you guys have yours set at? I konw the gun smith will do it but I want some insight before heading there. Thanks!

RE: Rifle Trigger Pull Poundage
 

I like 2lbs on a hunting rifle.

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I like 2-3 as well. Be carefulif wearinggloves at that weight.

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2-3/4 lbs

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all 4 of my timneys break right at 2 3/4 lbs any lighter and its almost impossible to hunt with gloves.

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buckhunter14

I just reset my son-in-laws Model 70 last night - It was 8# - it was driving me nuts trying to shoot a group. since it is a hunting rifle I set it at 3-4# pull, if I were target shooting I would go just @ 2#.

Just my thoughts....

RE: Rifle Trigger Pull Poundage
 

2 to 3 lbs for me.

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I have mine breaking at 3lbs, give or take.

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My personal rule is to stay above three pounds, but not over 4,for arifle that could see use in very cold weather. Otherwise, around 2.5 pounds is good for general field use. My target guns go bang at about six ounces.

RE: Rifle Trigger Pull Poundage
 

2.5 to 3.

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3lb. Good luck.

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I will be using this rifle in very cold weather. Possibly single digits to below zero on many days. I'm thinking around 3.5#. The manafaucters set it a an 8# default if I am correct.I justcan't takeit. Can a gun smith get it exact enough to be right at 3.5# or will it give or take a few ounces?

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I have all of my big game rifles set at 2.5 lb.,groundhog are set in oz....;)

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Trigger pull is personal preference. I prefer 2 lbs. I also prefer no creep and no over-travel. Factory triggers suck green tomatoes.

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2.5 to 3 also. In winter and cold I 3 the best. Zeak

RE: Rifle Trigger Pull Poundage
 

What kind of rifle do you have? Some, like Remingtons, are reasonably adjustable. Others can only get a decent trigger pull by installing an aftermarket trigger.

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3pounds seems to work well for me especially with light gloves, 2 or less is silly for anything but benchrest/prarie doggin IMO unless you have very sensitive and weak fingers!!

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Have my big game rifles set @ 3lbs. Any less and I get nervous about it in cold weather, particularly with any type of glove on. Easy to get fumble fingered when you are really cold and things just don't work the same.

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For a hunting rifle 3 1/2 to 4 lbs. is excellent. If you will be shooting long distance drop down to 3 lbs. but I wouldn't go below that in any hunting situation.

RE: Rifle Trigger Pull Poundage
 

3 1/2 to 4 lbs in a big game rifle , you can go lighter in your varmint rifle.
As long as it has no creep and breaks clean that's all you need.

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Hunting rifles are all set to 3 lbs, no creep and no travel. Varmint rifles I like lighter.

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2 pounds is perfect for me. Have the same weight on my .308 and . 375 HH.

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I like 3lbs on all my hunting rifles. 2lbs on my bench rifles.