loboscout Report post Posted March 3, 2021 What trigger pull weight do you run on your long range hunting rifle? Why do you run it there and what feel do you like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 3, 2021 4 to 8oz. No creep & crisp (to say the least). Even being used to shooting 7-8oz....4oz is really light. Definitely no need to think "squeeze slowly". Your pulse is too strong, and it sends it.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loboscout Report post Posted March 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, lancetkenyon said: 4 to 8oz. No creep & crisp (to say the least). Even being used to shooting 7-8oz....4oz is really light. Definitely no need to think "squeeze slowly". Your pulse is to strong and it sends it.... Dang! I ran mine light, but never that light! I pushed it back up so I could marry my finger to the trigger before sending it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted March 3, 2021 Wow, I have all of mine between 1.5-2.5 oz. I don't touch the trigger until I mean it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted March 3, 2021 I run 1 ounce to 2 ounces on my competition rifle triggers but with my hunting rifles I'm not comfortable with anything less than 8oz. Bottom line is shoot what you're comfortable with and practice, practice, practice. Dry fire and check for any movement while pulling the trigger. Use several pull weights and see how your groups are affected by each weight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted March 3, 2021 man i have 2lbs and i thought that was pretty good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loboscout Report post Posted March 3, 2021 Wow, you two are really light. When I ran my triggers light, including PRS competitions, I got in the habit of tapping trying to time it, and it moved the rifle. I prefer positive control. It requires more effort to build an habit, but I can send it without disturbing the rifle now. When I had really bad form, pressing the trigger always moved the rifle. Not really now. 2 lbs is not heavy, lol, in relative terms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zslayer Report post Posted March 3, 2021 1.5lbs for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurveman Report post Posted March 3, 2021 I run 1.5# on my trigger. It gives me enough to know I'm touching the trigger before it goes boom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZAV8ER Report post Posted March 3, 2021 I did hunt with 3lb and then got to using 2lb for NRL22, PRS, silhouette and rimfire bench rest matches. Now 2lbs feels good for hunting rifle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano562 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 Holy cow!! I thought my 1lb 14oz trigger was light. You guys have really light triggers. Less then 1lb?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted March 4, 2021 4 hours ago, lancetkenyon said: 4 to 8oz. No creep & crisp (to say the least). Even being used to shooting 7-8oz....4oz is really light. Definitely no need to think "squeeze slowly". Your pulse is to strong and it sends it.... You’re a mad man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted March 4, 2021 Since we are on the subject. What do you guys like for trigger weight on a hunting AR? I Just put a 3.5# in the wife's and it's nice but i think lighter would still be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loboscout Report post Posted March 4, 2021 I think 2 pounds would be nice for me. I like my 3 pounder though. Any less and I would worry about NDs for anyone who is not constantly shooting and has excellent control. Sometimes, including myself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted March 4, 2021 Depends on the trigger. 2-3 lbs usually. With most factory triggers having a consistent pull weight is hard to get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
