Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by Oldbloke » 19 May 2017, 9:25 pm

"Wouldn't even know how many killos it is."

To check all you need is a small spring scale.
One of these would do the job.

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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by Cooper » 19 May 2017, 10:00 pm

It is a personal preference. But around 2lbs down to 1.5lbs is pretty good for me. Any lower than 1.5lbs would be a target trigger only for me. But ideally you'd have all your triggers set the same or Similar.
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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by juststarting » 19 May 2017, 10:54 pm

Oldbloke wrote:"Wouldn't even know how many killos it is."

To check all you need is a small spring scale.
One of these would do the job.

m.ebay.com/itm/182562046451


Thanks! I think I should have something like this around the house...

But what for? It feels good, what's the point in quantifying it?
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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by Oldbloke » 20 May 2017, 7:37 am

But what for? It feels good, what's the point in quantifying it?

Up to you, but I just like them to be fairly consistent.
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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by Gwion » 20 May 2017, 9:51 am

Consistency is the key to good shooting. If all your triggers are pretty much the same, it makes it easier to focus on other aspects of accurate shooting. That's the way I look at it, anyway.
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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by KennyA » 20 May 2017, 5:47 pm

Interesting query.
I too had this query with my CZ452.
After a lot of investigation I descidered to do my own DIY trigger job.
I purchased a new spring from Bunnings and bingo it went from over 3lb plus factory break to 1.2lb.
At first I thought that it was a super light trigger but after about 250 rounds I'm now thinking about shortening the spring to get a break just under 1lb.
I only use this rifle for target shooting.
It has improved my groups since the trigger modification.
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Re: Optimal Trigger Pull for Target and Hunting

Post by YoungSC » 21 May 2017, 2:54 pm

I bought a Lowey trigger kit and installed the second strongest spring. I don't know what the pull strength is but definitely lighter than the original, but not too light.

When I took it to the range for the first warm up shot, I forgot about the change. The shot went off before I was expecting and I thought, "Oh yeah, I lightened the trigger". Ended up getting my highest score so far for Field Rifle.
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