Trigger Pull Weight on Hunting Rifle

[Marshfly]

Rifle warranty issues normally show up immediately. If you have a few boxes of rounds through it, you are probably 100%.

Not a whole lot of manufacturing issues that can go wrong that aren't there from the start.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

I feel like that is something you have to set it and then go shoot from positions you will likely encounter hunting to assess what is heavy vs light for you.
I like 2.5-3.

 

[wapitibob]

1-1/2 I think, it's been a cpl years since I touched it.

 

[idig4au]

Another post for 2 lbs

 

[mt terry d]

As light as a Tikka T3X with factory spring will go.
IDK what poundage that is.

 

[7RemMag]

A hair trigger on a hunting sporter will reprimand you if you get slack on trigger discipline.
2 or 3# for me. I can shoot a heavier trigger well if it breaks cleanly the same way every time but it's more of a chore on dynamic targets.

If you get slack on trigger discipline, you’re likely to be “reprimanded” anyway. I just hope that the only damage done is to your ego. Unless you’re planning on shooting, and doing so soon-your finger should not be anywhere that the trigger could be engaged in the first place.

I don’t necessarily disagree with your answer of 2-2.5 pounds, but I disagree with your logic.

 

[ChrisAU]

2-2.25 for hunting for me. Although I do very much enjoy my lighter triggers on competition rifles.

 

[juju]

If you get slack on trigger discipline, you’re likely to be “reprimanded” anyway. I just hope that the only damage done is to your ego. Unless you’re planning on shooting, and doing so soon-your finger should not be anywhere that the trigger could be engaged in the first place.

I don’t necessarily disagree with your answer of 2-2.5 pounds, but I disagree with your logic.

Logic does not govern the actions of others in the wild. Perhaps it should, but...

 

[cowdisciple]

As light as a Tikka T3X with factory spring will go.
IDK what poundage that is.

This is what I do, and my gauge measures it right between 2 and 2.5#.

 

[JBradley500]

2.0 lb first stage with a 1.5 lb second stage.

 

[esorekim05]

I like that accutrigger’s design allows me to push lower (1.5) but keep safety.

 

[DadWil]

I like that accutrigger’s design allows me to push lower (1.5) but keep safety.

I like my AccuTriggers also... in the field I want them at 2lbs+
for bench work and load development I'll set them down as low as 1.5lbs.

 

[Dave Thomas]

I used to run them at 2lbs but after shooting f class with 4 Oz triggers they just felt way to heavy. I now run them at 1.5 lbs but still have to dry fire a few times before leaving camp to get used to the heavier pull. I didn't feel comfortable going lower on a hunting rifle because with gloves I would pull trigger before I was ready just resting my finger on the trigger waiting for my shots. This was tested with gun empty while adjusting the trigger.