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Ideal trigger pull weight for hunting (gunsmith recs needed as well)
Posted on 12/18/18 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 12/18/18 at 2:33 pm
What do yall like your pull weight to be? I have a rem 700 .30-06 I think I finally want to adjust the trigger on. I shot a buddy's gun who set his pull weight to 3.5lbs and it felt so much better than my trigger.
I have had the gun for about 15 years, so I am uncertain if it has an adjustable trigger or I will need to get a new trigger as well. What are some good gunsmiths in the NOLA area?
I have had the gun for about 15 years, so I am uncertain if it has an adjustable trigger or I will need to get a new trigger as well. What are some good gunsmiths in the NOLA area?
This post was edited on 12/18/18 at 2:42 pm
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 2:37 pm to lsupride87
2.5-3 lbs is the sweet spot for me, but I haven't changed any of my personal rifles
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:12 pm to lsupride87
2.5
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:13 pm to lsupride87
I have a Timney in my M77 set at 3 or just under
Reulet Gunworks here on the northshore did my install
Reulet Gunworks here on the northshore did my install
This post was edited on 12/18/18 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:18 pm to bootlegger
quote:Would you recommend them?
Reulet Gunworks here on the northshore did my install
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:22 pm to Hammertime
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2.5-3 lbs is the sweet spot for me
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:25 pm to lsupride87
My Tikka is at 2.5. My CZ has a set trigger which I have lowered to like 1.0. I prefer the CZ one.
This post was edited on 12/18/18 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:28 pm to ChatRabbit77
quote:I am assuming the gunsmith will have a trigger I can play around on to find my sweet spot?
My Tikka is at 2.5. My CZ has a set trigger which I have lowered to like 1.0. I prefer the CZ one.
And I am careful with guns, and always have the safety on. But what number would be so low it would cause a discharge by a light bump of the gun?
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:39 pm to lsupride87
I have my 700 set to 2.5#. I really like it bu may go down to 2# just see how it feels.
I wouldn't go much under 2# for a hunting rig, especially if you where gloves. But that is just my opinion.
Don't go to a gun smith. Buy a Timney trigger and put it in. It is very easy and straight forward. The trigger is all in one so no worry of a spring fitting and fiddling with it to get in place. That is how I did mine. Then you can go to the range and see what poundage you prefer.
Honestly, my 700 trigger was right around 4.5-5. It was very inconsistent and the take up and back wall sucked. I saw a HUGE improvement with the Timney even with it set right around the same. It is crazy how much of a difference it makes to have a smooth consistent trigger with little take up and a hard back wall. night and day
I wouldn't go much under 2# for a hunting rig, especially if you where gloves. But that is just my opinion.
Don't go to a gun smith. Buy a Timney trigger and put it in. It is very easy and straight forward. The trigger is all in one so no worry of a spring fitting and fiddling with it to get in place. That is how I did mine. Then you can go to the range and see what poundage you prefer.
Honestly, my 700 trigger was right around 4.5-5. It was very inconsistent and the take up and back wall sucked. I saw a HUGE improvement with the Timney even with it set right around the same. It is crazy how much of a difference it makes to have a smooth consistent trigger with little take up and a hard back wall. night and day
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:43 pm to The Rodfather
quote:Yep. I never knew what I was missing until I shot my buddys gun
It is crazy how much of a difference it makes to have a smooth consistent trigger with little take up and a hard back wall. night and day
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Don't go to a gun smith. Buy a Timney trigger and put it in
I know my limitations in life. I am not doing this no matter how easy it is
Posted on 12/18/18 at 4:02 pm to lsupride87
I ordered a Geissele 2 stage for my 6.5cm.
don't have it yet, but it will be 2.3lbs on the take up and 1.2lbs break.
Kinda excited to see how it does.
don't have it yet, but it will be 2.3lbs on the take up and 1.2lbs break.
Kinda excited to see how it does.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 4:48 pm to The Rodfather
quote:Exactly what I did. It was a breeze to put in. Night and day difference between the Timney and the stock trigger than comes with your 700.
Don't go to a gun smith. Buy a Timney trigger and put it in. It is very easy and straight forward.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 4:51 pm to lsupride87
The gunsmith I brought mine to will do whatever but recommended 3-3.5lbs for hunting and lower than that for bench shooting. Did a trigger job on my ruger and he set it to a crisp 3# and it’s awesome. My CMC trigger in my grendel and my tikka are both 3.5 and that’s good for me too
Posted on 12/18/18 at 6:29 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Which Timney for a 700 BDL? This thread just got me to go over to the Timney site and the Calvin Elite looks like the one I want.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 7:27 pm to lsupride87
quote:Why not? Adjust trigger to dangerous condition, shoot your foot or dick off with it, call Sam to sue Rem, profit biggly my baw.
I know my limitations in life. I am not doing this no matter how easy it is
Posted on 12/18/18 at 7:33 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Calvin Elite can adjust to a lower weight than a regular timney and people say it has a better pull.
Check out triggertech triggers as well.
Heres a good rundown of popular rem 700 triggers.
LINK
Triggertech is not listed because they are newer company.
Check out triggertech triggers as well.
Heres a good rundown of popular rem 700 triggers.
LINK
Triggertech is not listed because they are newer company.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 8:41 pm to lsupride87
Yep. Jonathon is an easygoing, straightforward guy. Does amazing refinishing work, if anyone is looking for that.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 9:14 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Reulet Gunworks here on the northshore did my install Would you recommend them?
I would! Without a doubt. Jonathan did a cerokote on my rifle and it looks great!
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