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What weight to have trigger job set to?
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12/11/2007 2:03 PM
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encoreguy
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Wanted everyones opinion on what weight to have my trigger set for when I do my trigger job. I currently have a Encore muzzleloader set at 2 1/2 pounds and it is just fine for the heavy gun. However this is on a ProHunter pistol. I will mainly hunt and test loads with it and I do hunt in a colder climate. I was thinking 2# but have no expereince with the pistol version. Any input is appreciated.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: encoreguy]
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12/11/2007 4:15 PM
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s4s4u
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Minimum of 2# for safety's sake. I like about 2-3/4# cause our hunting seasons are in the fall and winter up here in MN and gloves are a given. For bench a lighter pull would be better but I don't bench.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: s4s4u]
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12/11/2007 5:05 PM
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TCTex.
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That sound like good advice to me. To light might be a problem for your hands in cold weater.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: TCTex.]
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12/11/2007 8:44 PM
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Tigger
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I have my Encore's set at 2-1/2#. Just about right for hunting. I have thought about lightening the stainless steel frame as I mostly use it at the bench and shoot winter league with it.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
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12/14/2007 12:28 AM
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Larry in SD
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I have my two new SST G2 Contender Frames set at 2 1/2 pounds. They feel good to me at that poundage. I was shooting one of the frames Tuesday while I broke in my new SST Super 14 .223 Barrel. Temps were 18 - 20 degrees and 2 1/2 pounds seemed good to me under those conditions, but then I was only out at the range for about an hour.
I will know more after tonight as my SST Super 14 .22 LR Match Barrel is on one of the frames and I am just heading out the door to go to the Indoor Shooting Range for a little Pre Season Bench Rest Practice for our upcoming winter Indoor Bench Rest League.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: Larry in SD]
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12/14/2007 3:43 AM
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I have handguns from about 8# down to a wee little 7 ounces! The 8#'ers have not been tuned yet...but will be soon hopefully!
For hunting purposes I like my guns to be around 1.5# with very, very take up and no overtravel. I fiddle with the adjustments on the G1 frames until I have it just perfect. I also use the hammer safety on G1's to be extra safe.
My hunting XP's are also around 1-1.5#. After shooting the XP w/ the 7oz trigger, they all feel like 8#!! And I do hunt with the 7oz'er!! The XP's are left empty until a shot oppurtunity is possible then loaded and bolt closed. Should the oppurtunity pass w/o squeezing the trigger I open the bolt and extract the round.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: Larry in SD]
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12/14/2007 3:44 AM
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wapitirod
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I agree with all of the others I keep my revolvers in the 2 to 3 pound range, I have one set right at 2 and it is almost too light, I had a close call with it a while back shooting at a badger with my 475, I missed the first shot and I cocked it on recoil and in the excitement I touched it off before I meant too just as the gun came back down.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: encoreguy]
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12/14/2007 2:57 PM
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454Casull
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3# is what I have mine set at. all wheel guns I might add. Good compromise between safety and accurate shooting; especially with gloved hands.
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Re: What weight to have trigger job set to?
[Re: encoreguy]
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12/15/2007 9:39 PM
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Rafe Covington
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All mine are set at 2 pounds.
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