Trigger weight

[Brad Y]

All the open shooters- what trigger weights are you running. If you dont want to say an exact amount, do you run them at or just over a kilo in case you might swap a FS barrel in, or do you take advantage of the rules and run less?

[bartman007]

Hi Brad,

I just run the usual F-Std trigger weight, that way I can swap at any time with no surprises.

Also, what you get used to helps when you swap between them both.

Cheers.

[bully_eye]

2oz for me.

Michael

[Fireman_DJ]

No idea.
But it passes the bounce test!

Adjust it to as light as possible where if feels nice, then bounce the rifle butt on the ground. If it goes off (after checking the chamber is empty for safety reasons!!!) then you adjust again until it doesn't go off.

It's very light, but won't discharge if I drop the rifle.

And why would I want to shoot in F/Std. F/TR is so much better.

[RAVEN]

Once your use to a good 2oz you won't use anything else.
Warning best not to adjust triggers that are not designed to be this light
Jewel or Kelbly are the best (not necessarily in that order)
I have a Kelbly on my Stolle F Class and its a beautiful thing!
very easy to adjust no screws just move the pin into 1 of 4 holes 2oz /6oz /10oz /16oz
well designed.
would get another if I were to need one.
RB

[AlanF]

Trigger weight seems to be a very individual thing. Some of the best F-Open shooters use 35oz (1 Kg) weight, some use 2 oz. Very different techniques are required to use them. I don't like very light triggers because I prefer to squeeze the trigger rather than just touch it, and my current preference is around 12oz. As far as a new shooter starting out goes, obviously the capabilities of your trigger dictate the limits, but other than that, go with what gives you the most consistent, clean and safe release.

Alan

[IanP]

Brad, the other thing to consider is if you prefer a single or two stage setup on your trigger. I prefer a two stage trigger and use both Barnard and X-Treme triggers set at around 10 to 12 ozs.

Both the Kelby and Jewel triggers as Richard recommended are quality triggers but are only available as single stage pull.

Ian

[RAVEN]

Brad lock time is also a consideration some are better than others
RB

[RDavies]

With my Stohle Panda in 22BR,6PPC or 6 Dasher I use a 2 oz trigger so I can free recoil it.
With my Barnard 284, I hold the gun a lot, so I dont want a very light trigger, its about 12 oz I think.
My F/TR trigger is the Kelbly one mentioned. At the moment the pin is in about the 12 oz setting, but I will move the pin if I use it for F/std, nice simple idea.