The lightest trigger you’ve ever pulled? - Page 2

rebs · March 19, 2019, 12:53 PM

on a friends muzzle loader target rifle the first shot went off before I had the sights lined up then he told me don't try to put your finger on the trigger just touch the side of the trigger. That was light for sure.

stagpanther · March 19, 2019, 01:32 PM

This thread inspired me to backoff the accutrigger on my new savage 110 338 Lapua rifle--digging into my box it came in I discovered the adjustment dohicky did not come with it (drat) but managed to get it down around two pounds which is fine by me for a rifle that I spend half my time shooting in winter conditions. Couple of minor "irritations"--the adjustment cannot be made with just the trigger guard off--the adjustment screw is blocked by the bracket the screw hole the rear trigger guard screw goes through--so I had to remove the stock altogether in order to get at the adjustment screw.

MarkCO · March 19, 2019, 02:12 PM

3 ounces is the lightest I have ever pulled. Unless you count a release trigger, then -2 pounds.

bbqncigars · March 20, 2019, 11:15 PM

Less than six ounces on the Jewell on my fifty, before I decided that 1 1/2 lbs was more appropriate. I don't know what the set trigger on the Sharps is, but it's not suitable for gloves.

Erno86 · March 21, 2019, 08:52 AM

My 1943 "IZZY" M91/30 'true' PU sniper...that I bought 'used' from a gunsmith shop & store. You'd look at it and it would go off.

I never measured the trigger pull, though I had to replace the trigger leaf spring and trigger; after it had failed my perpendicular 1 foot drop test on a carpeted floor.

The Russian commissar, that did drop tests with live ammo on M1891's in a New England Westinghouse gun factory here in the U.S. --- in 1915; was tricked by factory workers, when they purposely made the trigger pull so light that the M1891 would fail on his drop test --- And it did go off...putting a hole in the factory roof.

Bulwyf · April 2, 2019, 01:01 PM

Colt 22 LR peacemaker, stag grips.

After cocking the hammer. A sharp exhale/blow of air would make the hammer fall.

SageRatSafaris · April 6, 2019, 05:36 PM

Buddy has 6oz on long range target rifle, and I really don't like it. I want to be able to put my finger on the trigger without it instantly going bang. Not being able to touch the trigger while waiting for respiratory pause makes trigger press and follow through less smooth for me.

March 19, 2019, 01:32 PM	#27
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 7,619	This thread inspired me to backoff the accutrigger on my new savage 110 338 Lapua rifle--digging into my box it came in I discovered the adjustment dohicky did not come with it (drat) but managed to get it down around two pounds which is fine by me for a rifle that I spend half my time shooting in winter conditions. Couple of minor "irritations"--the adjustment cannot be made with just the trigger guard off--the adjustment screw is blocked by the bracket the screw hole the rear trigger guard screw goes through--so I had to remove the stock altogether in order to get at the adjustment screw. __________________ If you’re ever hiking in the woods and you get lost, just look up and find the brightest star in the sky and you’ll know which way space is. *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

March 19, 2019, 02:12 PM	#28
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 2,880	3 ounces is the lightest I have ever pulled. Unless you count a release trigger, then -2 pounds. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

March 20, 2019, 11:15 PM	#29
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 467	Less than six ounces on the Jewell on my fifty, before I decided that 1 1/2 lbs was more appropriate. I don't know what the set trigger on the Sharps is, but it's not suitable for gloves. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

March 21, 2019, 08:52 AM	#30
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,637	My 1943 "IZZY" M91/30 'true' PU sniper...that I bought 'used' from a gunsmith shop & store. You'd look at it and it would go off. I never measured the trigger pull, though I had to replace the trigger leaf spring and trigger; after it had failed my perpendicular 1 foot drop test on a carpeted floor. The Russian commissar, that did drop tests with live ammo on M1891's in a New England Westinghouse gun factory here in the U.S. --- in 1915; was tricked by factory workers, when they purposely made the trigger pull so light that the M1891 would fail on his drop test --- And it did go off...putting a hole in the factory roof. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell Last edited by Erno86; March 21, 2019 at 09:44 AM.

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March 19, 2019, 12:53 PM	#26
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,872	on a friends muzzle loader target rifle the first shot went off before I had the sights lined up then he told me don't try to put your finger on the trigger just touch the side of the trigger. That was light for sure.

April 2, 2019, 01:01 PM	#31
Bulwyf Junior member Join Date: January 23, 2019 Posts: 25	Colt 22 LR peacemaker, stag grips. After cocking the hammer. A sharp exhale/blow of air would make the hammer fall.

April 6, 2019, 05:36 PM	#32
SageRatSafaris Junior Member Join Date: April 5, 2019 Posts: 6	Buddy has 6oz on long range target rifle, and I really don't like it. I want to be able to put my finger on the trigger without it instantly going bang. Not being able to touch the trigger while waiting for respiratory pause makes trigger press and follow through less smooth for me.