Trigger Pull Weight

[fordy1967]

Hello, hopefully not a daft question. I have a 17HMR, 223, and a 6.5mm, the trigger pull weight is different on each one, would you set the triggers to the same pull?

17HMR is at 1lb - CZ455
223 is at 3.5lb - Tikka T3
6.5mm is at 2.5lb - Tikka T3X

 

[User00056]

As long as you're happy with your own performance with each rifle I wouldn't bother

 

[BenBhoy]

Hello, hopefully not a daft question. I have a 17HMR, 223, and a 6.5mm, the trigger pull weight is different on each one, would you set the triggers to the same pull?

17HMR is at 1lb - CZ455
223 is at 3.5lb - Tikka T3
6.5mm is at 2.5lb - Tikka T3X

If you know when each one breaks, have the feel for each, why bother?

 

[Smellydog]

I couldn't live with those heavy weights.
The tikka's are easily fixed via a spring swap.
The cz is fine but I like 1.5lb.

 

[Greenmist]

I'd have both T3's set the same as they are probably the same trigger and will have the same feel

 

[VSS]

I now have the triggers set to identical pull weights on my two stalking rifles. Along with a few other things (such as identical comb raisers) it has made a massive improvement to the ease with which I can swap between rifles. All the muscle memory is the same.
I forget the exact figure off the top of my head, but I think it's 1.5lb
The .243 was originally around 3lb, and I didn't really appreciate how bad (ie, heavy) that was until I went back to it after using a lighter triggered rifle for a while. A bit of time spent with a screwdriver and a spring balance soon fettled it.

 

[fordy1967]

I notice it if I shoot my 223 then go to the hmr Probably set them all at 2.5lb to avoid occasional premature firing, or ND's.....

 

[old 30-06]

I have two Sako 75's, one in 222 and one in 30-06. I have set both trigger pulls exactly the same. I think it is the best way to do it. Your 17HMR set at 1lb seems far too light to me, especially in winter with gloves and cold hands !

 

[D3ave]

I had this when going from the shotgun at 2.7lbs to the T3x at 4lbs.
First time I thought the safety catch was still on, on the rifle.
Set the rifle to the 2.7lbs and it feels so much better.

 

[rem284]

Remington with jewellery 8oz, yes 8oz
.22lr anschutz 6oz when set
Sako 85 2.2lb
Blaser R8. Not measured but think it will be about 1.5 lbs

 

[eds81]

Trigger pull is personal

 

[Heym SR20]

It very much depends on you, the type of rifle and how you use it.

For me lightweight triggers belong on heavy light recoiling target rifles.

On a hunting rifle, especially with a bit of recoil and adrenaline/ buck fever I prefer a trigger pull that requires a firm squeeze of the rifle so you can control the recoil and the trigger break.

I have yet to work out how you can take a firm grip of a recoiling rifle and control a very light trigger.

Add in a bit of cold wet weather, and a firm 3 ish lb pull is much more consistent in the field.

 

[palo]

I would prefer to have them all the same.
If one is heavier and your using that rifle a lot and then switch to another rifle you might find yourself firing prematurely.

 

[GR788]

I've recently adjusted my three deer/fox rifles to be the same (2x Tikkas and a Remington700), I had never bothered before and now wish I had done It years ago, makes life a lot easier!

what ever you go for consistency is key.

 

[Scuffy]

All the same for me

 

[One on top of two]

I adjust my triggers to the point they're predictable , i'm happy and there safe .
That can vary from rifle to rifle , what weight pull they are is of no real interest to be honest.

 

[steve19]

All mine are possibly set to different pulls but that's because I use them all for different things.
I know how and when each of them will break, I've got no idea what the pull weight is, I just know it feels right/predictable for me when using them.

 

[glasshalffull]

The quality of the trigger is as if not more importance