I have a Remington 700 Milspec in .223 that I'm going to use at 300yd prone matches (maybe f class in the future) and a closely matching 40-XB in .22lr that will be my trainer. I'm going to give these rifles to my gunsmith to do the triggers to match. What would be a good trigger weight for these rifles?
Trigger weight questions
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Re: Trigger weight questions
1.5-2.5 lbs is probably the norm for what you are doing. I would think it would depend on your particular trigger/s and what can be done to them.
1.5-2.5 lbs is probably the norm for what you are doing. I would think it would depend on your particular trigger/s and what can be done to them.
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Personally, 2.5 is the minimum for me on a bolt gun. I do not like hair triggers. If you can, I would say purchase a good adjustable trigger and a gauge, then you can set it how you want.
Personally, 2.5 is the minimum for me on a bolt gun. I do not like hair triggers. If you can, I would say purchase a good adjustable trigger and a gauge, then you can set it how you want.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rich56</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Remington 700 Milspec in .223 that I'm going to use at 300yd prone matches (maybe f class in the future) and a closely matching 40-XB in .22lr that will be my trainer. I'm going to give these rifles to my gunsmith to do the triggers to match. What would be a good trigger weight for these rifles? </div></div>
I like 9oz or less.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rich56</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Remington 700 Milspec in .223 that I'm going to use at 300yd prone matches (maybe f class in the future) and a closely matching 40-XB in .22lr that will be my trainer. I'm going to give these rifles to my gunsmith to do the triggers to match. What would be a good trigger weight for these rifles? </div></div>
I like 9oz or less.
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I would practice with the Remington until you get yoru tighest groups. Once that is figured out you can measure the weight on it and have the .22 set to match it. This way you know you are using the weight that produces the tighest groups for your shooting style.
Just a thought.
I would practice with the Remington until you get yoru tighest groups. Once that is figured out you can measure the weight on it and have the .22 set to match it. This way you know you are using the weight that produces the tighest groups for your shooting style.
Just a thought.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1.5-2.5 lbs is probably the norm for what you are doing. I would think it would depend on your particular trigger/s and what can be done to them. </div></div>
If they were <span style="font-weight: bold">only</span> used for bench shooting I would say 1-2lbs. If you are going to carry them in the field then I would go with a 2.5-3lb for a safety factor.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1.5-2.5 lbs is probably the norm for what you are doing. I would think it would depend on your particular trigger/s and what can be done to them. </div></div>
If they were <span style="font-weight: bold">only</span> used for bench shooting I would say 1-2lbs. If you are going to carry them in the field then I would go with a 2.5-3lb for a safety factor.
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I would say it has a lot to do with manufacturer of triggers. A Jewell set at 2# feels much lighter than a rifle basix set at 2#. Some factory trigger don't like to be turned down super low, so I would +1 the see what your smith can do with them. Just make them match.
I would say it has a lot to do with manufacturer of triggers. A Jewell set at 2# feels much lighter than a rifle basix set at 2#. Some factory trigger don't like to be turned down super low, so I would +1 the see what your smith can do with them. Just make them match.
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If you're going to shoot NRA sanctioned matches, read up on the NRA site's competitive rules section about minimum trigger pull weights. Some competitive classes have specified minimums, and a lighter trigger pull weight can get you disqualified.
I'm not sure what they are (4-4.5lb?), but 1.5 to 2.5lb is definitely under the standard for some rifle classes, like Service Rifle. I would not go in the field with less than 3lb, and would prefer 4lb for my own field rifles. My F Class rifle runs at about 1.5lb.
Greg
If you're going to shoot NRA sanctioned matches, read up on the NRA site's competitive rules section about minimum trigger pull weights. Some competitive classes have specified minimums, and a lighter trigger pull weight can get you disqualified.
I'm not sure what they are (4-4.5lb?), but 1.5 to 2.5lb is definitely under the standard for some rifle classes, like Service Rifle. I would not go in the field with less than 3lb, and would prefer 4lb for my own field rifles. My F Class rifle runs at about 1.5lb.
Greg
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2.5-3lbs works on all my match rifles. Light enough to shoot accurately but not so light as to give problems when dirty or go off in an ND. Both of which I have seen over the past couple months at matches with people who have light triggers.
2.5-3lbs works on all my match rifles. Light enough to shoot accurately but not so light as to give problems when dirty or go off in an ND. Both of which I have seen over the past couple months at matches with people who have light triggers.
