What are my options to improve this situation?
#11
tealboy, I'd be careful with that trigger lightening. 2 pounds is a bit light for field situations. It's fantastic for bench rest shooting but in the field that is one light pull. Way too many accidental firings have happened from people lightening their triggers to that light. Several of my rifles have triggers that are right at 2.75 and many people think that is too light for them. Most hunters/shooters feel that 3 to 3.5 is a really good safe weight for trigger pull for in the field. Just a heads up.
#12
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 508
Is there something i am missing from a safety standpoint? I wrote the above and woke up this morning wondering if i am missing the
Is there something i am missing from a safety standpoint?
Last edited by tealboy; 09-14-2015 at 02:35 AM.
#14
What type of scope is it?
You really have 3 options.
1. Once you have the new stock, maybe the scope will work ok as is.
2. Get an extended ring so you have the room to slide the scope forward.
3. Get a different scope.
Re: trigger...certainly you can have it adjusted / lightened, but 2lbs "may" be too light. I think most folks prefer around 2.5. The problem when you go too light...some rifles can fire if you slam the bolt (ie: cycle it fast and hard). Certainly don't want that to happen.
You really have 3 options.
1. Once you have the new stock, maybe the scope will work ok as is.
2. Get an extended ring so you have the room to slide the scope forward.
3. Get a different scope.
Re: trigger...certainly you can have it adjusted / lightened, but 2lbs "may" be too light. I think most folks prefer around 2.5. The problem when you go too light...some rifles can fire if you slam the bolt (ie: cycle it fast and hard). Certainly don't want that to happen.
#15
That's not 100% true. Certain rifle designs do require more sear pressure to ensure secure retention than others. I have a 6oz and 8oz trigger in two rifles that if I run the bolt hard, they WILL slip. That's a far cry from 2lbs, but the fact is true - some designs need a certain sear pressure to remain secure/safe, regardless of where your trigger finger might find itself.
#17
So...To move it more forward you will need to change the bases to another type that will allow you to use a front extention ring.
#18
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
the rail is probably the best overall solution as you will have many more mounting options.