Best trigger weight for a hunting rifle
10-29-2019, 12:33 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,780
I generally like a trigger closer to 2 - 2.5# for medium/large N. American game. On my bigger rifles that are used in far away places for possibly large/dangerous game I like them just over 3#. For varmint rifles I like them under 2#.
10-30-2019, 12:34 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,905
I prefer all of my triggers to be under 1lb if they can be made to be securely so. Some actions just can’t go that low. I used to live by the old school “bench rifles 2-4 ounces, hunting rifles 2-4 pounds,” but the more I have shot precision rifle matches, I have simply given up on heavy triggers altogether, especially with lighter weight sporter rifles which are more easily influenced by a heavy trigger weight. So for me, 4-6 oz is ideal, or as low as the trigger design can be made to be.
02-07-2020, 05:59 AM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,746
I personally like a trigger between 2 - 3 lb. But like mrbb said, it comes down to experience. A 3# trigger can be awful light on a blistery cold winter day when your fingers are almost numb.
All that being said I hunted successfully with rifles that had horrible triggers. A Remington 760 and Winchester 88 are two that immediately pop into mind. But I know there were others.
All that being said I hunted successfully with rifles that had horrible triggers. A Remington 760 and Winchester 88 are two that immediately pop into mind. But I know there were others.
