2 oz trigger on a tactical rifle?
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Re: 2 oz trigger on a tactical rifle?
There is no reason to have a 2oz trigger on a field gun.
For tactical shooting, I agree with a 1.5-2 lb trigger.
SScott
There is no reason to have a 2oz trigger on a field gun.
For tactical shooting, I agree with a 1.5-2 lb trigger.
SScott
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Was it a tactical rig shooting benchrest? That is the only type of shooting that would require a 2oz trigger. I shoot with some guys that use their tactical rigs for benchrest shooting and they will adjust the triggers down for times they are doing so.
Was it a tactical rig shooting benchrest? That is the only type of shooting that would require a 2oz trigger. I shoot with some guys that use their tactical rigs for benchrest shooting and they will adjust the triggers down for times they are doing so.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipedogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was it a tactical rig shooting benchrest? That is the only type of shooting that would require a 2oz trigger. I shoot with some guys that use their tactical rigs for benchrest shooting and they will adjust the triggers down for times they are doing so. </div></div>
No he was shooting prone. Surgeon action w/ a short fluted barrel, brake, S&B 5-25 on a stock I can't remember the name of. Real nice guy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipedogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was it a tactical rig shooting benchrest? That is the only type of shooting that would require a 2oz trigger. I shoot with some guys that use their tactical rigs for benchrest shooting and they will adjust the triggers down for times they are doing so. </div></div>
No he was shooting prone. Surgeon action w/ a short fluted barrel, brake, S&B 5-25 on a stock I can't remember the name of. Real nice guy.
Re: 2 oz trigger on a tactical rifle?
I shoot a light jewel trigger in ftr prone competition on a tactical style rifle. It is less than a pound, and I wouldn't mind going lighter. Many of the other shooters are doing the same. if I were hunting with it, I would want it heavier, but hunting and match competition are two very different levels of precision.
I shoot a light jewel trigger in ftr prone competition on a tactical style rifle. It is less than a pound, and I wouldn't mind going lighter. Many of the other shooters are doing the same. if I were hunting with it, I would want it heavier, but hunting and match competition are two very different levels of precision.
Re: 2 oz trigger on a tactical rifle?
2 oz. on anything other than a BR rifle is dangerous. Trust me on this one. I learned a hard lesson with a 4 oz. trigger and it was only on a .22.
2 oz. on anything other than a BR rifle is dangerous. Trust me on this one. I learned a hard lesson with a 4 oz. trigger and it was only on a .22.
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I like mine at about 1lb. I don't like to have to pull on the trigger but I like to feel when its going to break. When you get in the ounces you cant feel it break. for me a 2lb trigger is to much I like it between 1 and 2 pounds.
I like mine at about 1lb. I don't like to have to pull on the trigger but I like to feel when its going to break. When you get in the ounces you cant feel it break. for me a 2lb trigger is to much I like it between 1 and 2 pounds.
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Back before I knew better, coming from a benchrest rifles background mind you, I used my first tactical rifle at 2oz. Well guess what happened at my first match? You got it...an AD. I was re positioning the rifle(pointed at the target)and the rifle went off.
All four of my tactical match rifles triggers are set at 22os. No more AD's since. keep your trigger out of the trigger guard until it's time to fire!
Back before I knew better, coming from a benchrest rifles background mind you, I used my first tactical rifle at 2oz. Well guess what happened at my first match? You got it...an AD. I was re positioning the rifle(pointed at the target)and the rifle went off.
All four of my tactical match rifles triggers are set at 22os. No more AD's since. keep your trigger out of the trigger guard until it's time to fire!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used my first tactical rifle at 2oz. Well guess what happened at my first match? You got it...an AD. I was re positioning the rifle(pointed at the target)and the rifle went off.
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My local smith had me take a rifle out and test fire/zero it for him that he had built for another client out of state. It was a quasi-M40A3 build with a 2 oz Jewell.
I ND'd it while on the rifle and lining up to center the shot. Just barely brushed the trigger with my finger.
Second ND I can recall was on a 260 with a 10 oz trigger. Friend's rifle he had just got from its previous owner. I was on the rifle about to break a 400 yard shot, him spotting, when he saw movement to our right (his dog). He had me come off the shot. As I went to lift the bolt handle on this unfamiliar to me stock and bolt knob, BANG.
Very very bad idea for a field rifle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used my first tactical rifle at 2oz. Well guess what happened at my first match? You got it...an AD. I was re positioning the rifle(pointed at the target)and the rifle went off.
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My local smith had me take a rifle out and test fire/zero it for him that he had built for another client out of state. It was a quasi-M40A3 build with a 2 oz Jewell.
I ND'd it while on the rifle and lining up to center the shot. Just barely brushed the trigger with my finger.
Second ND I can recall was on a 260 with a 10 oz trigger. Friend's rifle he had just got from its previous owner. I was on the rifle about to break a 400 yard shot, him spotting, when he saw movement to our right (his dog). He had me come off the shot. As I went to lift the bolt handle on this unfamiliar to me stock and bolt knob, BANG.
Very very bad idea for a field rifle.
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That was less then I had on my 10 meter air rifle! Way too low for a tatical rig.
That was less then I had on my 10 meter air rifle! Way too low for a tatical rig.
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Even though I target shoot about 90% of the time, I don't run a 2oz trigger even for that. I just sold my 12oz'er in favor of a 1.5#'er again. I like to rest my finger on the trigger prior to the shot. 2oz is nothing but dangerous all the way around.
I like it when the trigger break suprises me, but NOT like that!!
DK
Even though I target shoot about 90% of the time, I don't run a 2oz trigger even for that. I just sold my 12oz'er in favor of a 1.5#'er again. I like to rest my finger on the trigger prior to the shot. 2oz is nothing but dangerous all the way around.
I like it when the trigger break suprises me, but NOT like that!!
DK
