Trigger pull

What weight do you guys prefer your trigger pull for a hunting rifle?

I have been working on loads so I can hopefully use my new Winchester for elk this year. I almost needed a pry bar to pull the trigger. I checked it and it was way beond the limits of my guage. I would guess around 8 to 9 pounds. So, I set it to just over 4 pounds. It seems as crisp as any factory trigger I have. Much better.

I was just wondering if you guys thought 4 pounds was too light.

Thanks

Wing master

Wing;

I routinely set mine at 3 lbs. on hunting guns.

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If you like it, and you don't pull off target, four pounds is fine.

Hiya wingmaster, long time no see!

2-3 lbs is usually what I have my rifles set on.  Honestly though it's very different for different people.  Some like zero travel moderate (3-5 lbs) trigger weight.  Others like some travel just so they know when to expect the boom.  I think for me, it depends on the application.  For general sporter weight guns for hunting I like my triggers at the prescribed 2-3.5 lbs with just a little creep or travel.  For my Rem 700 Sendero long range gun, I like a 2 lb trigger with zero travel. 

I think the ideal thing is to go to a place where you can try different triggers.  Nearly impossible to do I know but after shooting a few rifles with varying triggers, you'll be able to pick the one that "fits" you best.  Rifle triggers are a lot like shotgun fit - one size doesn't fit all.  JMO

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Thanks guys.

I think I will leave it at 4 pounds for now and see how it goes.

I have been checking in pretty regular but have'nt had much to add. You guys seem to cover everything pretty well without my smart assed comments. But I have been thinking a few smart assed comments might just be in order.

Thanks again guys.

Wing master

Wing, In the smartassed mode of things my reply would be..Depends on how thick your gloves are. Cold weather and heavy gloves or very cold fingers can make too light a pull a real adventure. I'd agree that 3.5 - 4 pounds is about right for cold weather hunting. RD

I havn't thought of the gloves thing. We have hunted in 75 degree days and other times it has been 10 to 20 degrees. I have seen those wool mittens that the finger end folds back exposing your fingers. This might be a good reason to try some out.

Thanks again guys

Wing master