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huntandfish
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What is good weight of trigger pull for a hunting rifle? I am thinking about 3.0 to 4.0 pounds. The rifle is a .308 and it is being built on a Remington action. thanks
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Dennis Sorensen
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If you are used to light triggers then 2.5 pounds would work well in a hunting rifle.
I have seen clumsy guys with 5 pound triggers that they thought were too light.
My hunting rifle is set at 2 pounds, I have been ''pulling'' triggers for a long time.
I suggest you use the meaty part of your finger under your nail ahead of the last joint to contact the trigger itself... squeeze gently back not sideways... don't just jam your finger through as far as it can go to make contact with the trigger.
I have seen clumsy guys with 5 pound triggers that they thought were too light.
My hunting rifle is set at 2 pounds, I have been ''pulling'' triggers for a long time.
I suggest you use the meaty part of your finger under your nail ahead of the last joint to contact the trigger itself... squeeze gently back not sideways... don't just jam your finger through as far as it can go to make contact with the trigger.
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lefty o
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depends on where and what your hunting, and what your used to. if you need to wear gloves while your hunting, i wouldnt go under 3#. if your not used to real light triggers, 3.5# might be a better option. if your talking warm weather varmint hunting, 1 -1.5# may be perfectly suitable.
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Spiderman
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What type of trigger
are you planning to use a Factory Remington or aftermarket.
Most of the aftermarket triggers I have used are more consistent and break a lot cleaner.
For most big game I would say 2.5# to 3.5#.
I agree with lefty about the gloves.
Heavy gloves and a light trigger
are you planning to use a Factory Remington or aftermarket.
Most of the aftermarket triggers I have used are more consistent and break a lot cleaner.
For most big game I would say 2.5# to 3.5#.
I agree with lefty about the gloves.
Heavy gloves and a light trigger
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dpapadimitrio@g
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Jewell trigger way to go if Remington or clone
As Rutystud stated, the Jewell with safety is the way to go. It comes with 3 springs that allow you to set the pull weight. For load development you can use the light spring. When you go hunting, you can switch springs/readjust sear engagement and pull to a higher level.
Have converted all the Remington center-fires I have to Jewell, and use them both for silhouette competition and for hunting in a Rem 700 in 7MM Mag.
Once you purchase and use a Jewell, you'll never be satisfied with a factory trigger. Midway currently has them on sale. Believe they are also available for Winchesters as well.
There is a good interview with Arnold Jewell at: http://www.gun-tests.com/performance/jan97jewell.html
As Rutystud stated, the Jewell with safety is the way to go. It comes with 3 springs that allow you to set the pull weight. For load development you can use the light spring. When you go hunting, you can switch springs/readjust sear engagement and pull to a higher level.
Have converted all the Remington center-fires I have to Jewell, and use them both for silhouette competition and for hunting in a Rem 700 in 7MM Mag.
Once you purchase and use a Jewell, you'll never be satisfied with a factory trigger. Midway currently has them on sale. Believe they are also available for Winchesters as well.
There is a good interview with Arnold Jewell at: http://www.gun-tests.com/performance/jan97jewell.html
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chino69
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Hunting trigger
While I agree Jewell makes the best trigger, you don't need a Jewell for a hunting rifle. I have Jewells on my benchrest quality varmint rigs with 4 oz. trigger pulls. These rifles are shot from a bench or a bipod and I am conditioned to shooting a 4 oz. trigger for varmint hunting.
My regular hunting rifles have either had the factory trigger, sear, honed and stoned so they are as good as can be. Most of these have a pull weight of approx. 2 1/2 lbs. For aftermarket hunting triggers, Rifle Basix is a good way to go.
Your money, your choice.
My money, my choice.
Lou Baccino
While I agree Jewell makes the best trigger, you don't need a Jewell for a hunting rifle. I have Jewells on my benchrest quality varmint rigs with 4 oz. trigger pulls. These rifles are shot from a bench or a bipod and I am conditioned to shooting a 4 oz. trigger for varmint hunting.
My regular hunting rifles have either had the factory trigger, sear, honed and stoned so they are as good as can be. Most of these have a pull weight of approx. 2 1/2 lbs. For aftermarket hunting triggers, Rifle Basix is a good way to go.
Your money, your choice.
My money, my choice.
Lou Baccino
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chino69
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Jewell vs. Rifle Basix
Current price for Rifle Basix trigger from Brownell's: (Rem. 700)
1) L-1 $125
2) L-1K $160
Current price for Jewell from Midway: (Rem. 700)
1) $206 (currently on sale)
If you have a business, your prices may be lower. A buddy of mine who hunts Wyoming, the Artic Circle, Illinois, and Ohio has Shilen triggers on all his hunting rifles.
Warning: Buying a Jewell will spoil you.
Lou Baccino
Current price for Rifle Basix trigger from Brownell's: (Rem. 700)
1) L-1 $125
2) L-1K $160
Current price for Jewell from Midway: (Rem. 700)
1) $206 (currently on sale)
If you have a business, your prices may be lower. A buddy of mine who hunts Wyoming, the Artic Circle, Illinois, and Ohio has Shilen triggers on all his hunting rifles.
Warning: Buying a Jewell will spoil you.
Lou Baccino
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Big Al
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Box triggers in freezing rain conditions are not the best option. If you hunt where the rain blows and the triggers freeze I would suggest a trigger that is open like a model-70 trigger or Mauser or Springfield. It's just not as fun hunting with a frozen trigger as you might think.
I like a good trigger as much as anyone, I just don't like them when they freeze on a hunt.
This is from a guy that thought hunting with a Canjar single set was the only way to go, and then I hunted on this island south of Anchorage called Kodiak and changed my mind.
Strange how reality can change a Man's mind!
I like a good trigger as much as anyone, I just don't like them when they freeze on a hunt.
This is from a guy that thought hunting with a Canjar single set was the only way to go, and then I hunted on this island south of Anchorage called Kodiak and changed my mind.
Strange how reality can change a Man's mind!
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Dennis Sorensen
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I don't understand the "need" for a Jewell trigger on a hunting rifle. It is fine if you want it and don't care about the money... but can anyone really tell the difference between a 2.5 or 3 pound crisp trigger regardless of who made or worked the trigger?
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huntandfish
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Hunting Trigger
The rifle will be used for hunting deer, varmints and of course putching holes in paper. Heavy gloves will be need sometimes when deer hunting.
Thanks for the many responses.
The rifle will be used for hunting deer, varmints and of course putching holes in paper. Heavy gloves will be need sometimes when deer hunting.
Thanks for the many responses.
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Fireball Fred
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another opinion
i use several types of triggers on my rifles. i have 2 rem and a winchester with jewells. a mauser with a bold, a remmy and springfield with timneys. of course the jewells are just smooth they have no peers. however that said it is a 3 lever design. thus being succeptable to more wear than a 2 lever design like shilen, rem, jard, timney, jard or bold ect...
personally on hunting rifles i prefer my timneys. they break clean with no creep and are easy to adjust.
also the jewell on the winchester is a pain in the tushiskey to install as it will change the timing on the safety. any rifle that has the safety on the firing pin will be the same. i ended up buying a tubb cocking piece and redoing it so go slow. the old addage for carpenters applies here measure twice and cut once as it is hard to repair if you get too ambitious with the rattail file. Fred
i use several types of triggers on my rifles. i have 2 rem and a winchester with jewells. a mauser with a bold, a remmy and springfield with timneys. of course the jewells are just smooth they have no peers. however that said it is a 3 lever design. thus being succeptable to more wear than a 2 lever design like shilen, rem, jard, timney, jard or bold ect...
personally on hunting rifles i prefer my timneys. they break clean with no creep and are easy to adjust.
also the jewell on the winchester is a pain in the tushiskey to install as it will change the timing on the safety. any rifle that has the safety on the firing pin will be the same. i ended up buying a tubb cocking piece and redoing it so go slow. the old addage for carpenters applies here measure twice and cut once as it is hard to repair if you get too ambitious with the rattail file. Fred