I haven't seen to much on custom trigger pull. I just ordered a encore frame, should be here in a couple of weeks. I want a trigger job on it, what is the best amount of pull? I will be using the gun for hunting.
Is 3 lbs too light? I have never shot a gun with anything other than factory trigger.

I set my triggers at about 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 but that is too light for some. I think that 2 1/2 to 3 should be good. Are you doing it yourself or having it done? If you do it yourself I'd go online to Bellms website and get his instructions as they are the clearest and best I've seen and I'd order an assortment of trigger springs. The springs are rated for various trigger pulls but I found on my Contenders that depending on the sear work the trigger pull may be heavier or lighter than the spring is rated. They are fairly inexpensive and you'll have extras if you want to increase or decrease the trigger pull.

I like my triggers light. However, like Rod has stated, find what YOU are comfortable with!

It depends on your hunting conditions to a point. It is often below freezing in this country in November and you lose feel with even light gloves on. Less than 2# is too light for me, for hunting, 2-1/2# is about perfect.

Agree that trigger pull is an individual decision. I prefer them not over 2 1/2#. However, I get along fine if one is lighter than that. Since you state that you have never used one with a "light" trigger, do not overdo it at first. 2 1/2-3# might be a good place to start.

Personally, I like my triggers 1.5 pounds or lighter for hunting and competing.

I did trigger jobs on my Encores with the Bellm tools. I set them at 2.5# for all purposes. My striker with alot of work is 2.5# also.

i like 2 lb all around

I like my triggers light, 1.5 to 2 pounds.

3lbs is just about right for hunting, not too heavy, not too light,I have a few of my guns at 1.5 lbs and 2.5 lbs all the rest at 3lbs.

It can make for a very bad day if the hammer drops before you intend it to. Like J.W. says; 3# for hunting.

My one and only "biotch" about most factory guns is the trigger pull.

If it's my "go to" gun (hunting or paper practice) it's going to be NO MORE than 1.5lbs but totally agree that each should choose the weight they feel comfortable with.

It's common practice, before ever loading my gun for someone to shoot it, to put in a dummy round so they KNOW what the trigger pull will feel like.

I cant shoot a blackpowder gun without a double or single set trigger FOR CRAP so that's all I shoot in those.

If SELLING, it's common for me to "heavy up" the trigger pull before shipping. Cover thy buttocks attitude there is all.

S

The snap cap is a great idea. I practice with firing 3 or so shots and get used to the gun every morning for 6 weeks before I go out west deer hunting. My girlfriend laughs cuz I keep my rifle outside the bathroom, so I can just walk by and fire a couple of times before I shower and go to work!!