[SJ]

What is a good hunting trigger weight? Sending my Pro Hunter off to have a trigger job done on it and thinking about maybe having it set at 2 lbs.

 

[dhollis51]

I have mine set at 2.5lbs and I think that is perfect for my needs. I dont want anything any lighter

 

[SJ]

I had a Rem 700 set at 3.5 and that still seemed a little firm to me. Wish I knew how light 2.5 feels?

 

[Xd357]

Some smiths won't go less than 3lbs. I think 3 is pretty good.

 

[3spop]

I personally think 3.5 is really good for a hunting rifle.

 

[Doug Bowser]

Three pounds.

Doug

 

[Stryker6]

I like 3-3.5 lbs on my hunting rigs.

 

[righttoown]

What is a good hunting trigger weight? Sending my Pro Hunter off to have a trigger job done on it and thinking about maybe having it set at 2 lbs.

I sent mine TC Pro Hunter to Barretts in Alabama few years ago to do my trigger job. I beleive it's 3 lbs. He was listed on Mike Bellm's site and did a geat job. Here is his info if your interested. Call him up and talk to him, super nice guy and loves to talk about TC.

Barrett's Ammo Stockade
485 Co. Rd. 543
Hanceville, Al 35077
Phone: 256-352-5864
Bluing, Rebarreling, rechambering, custom trigger work, stock work, custom T/C forearms, bedding

 

[SJ]

Bellm is recommending Jim Hendershot d.b.a. www.shotsgunsmithing.com on his website now. I talked to Jim and he does trigger jobs (whatever weight you want) on Encores for $50 and an extra $15 if he installs an over travel set screw which he recommends if the gun doesn't have one and I don't believe mine has one. He uses all Bellm springs which figures if Mike is recommending him.

 

[agman7]

Most of my rifles are set at 3 pounds, give or take a few ounces. For hunting purposes, moving around the stand or the woods I think it suits my needs perfectly.

 

[banded]

I set all of my rifles at 1.5-2lbs. I don't wear gloves while hunting so this is why I go a little lighter. If I were to wear gloves I would say 3

 

[ftsibley]

3lbs on hunting rifle. I had one set to 1lb and it cost me a nice buck, had fairly thin pair of gloves on and didnt realize i had put 1lb of pressure on the trigger as i was getting on target, ended up putting a nice nick in his rack, a camp member of ours son ended up killing him 2 days later. After that i set my hunting rifles to 3lbs.
My target guns..... we measure those in OZ of trigger pull.

 

[deerhunter86]

2 pounds don't wear gloves