10/22 trigger weight recommendation

[donut757]

Im going to send my trigger group off the Brimestone Gunsmithing to smooth out my trigger and lower the pull. I dont want to spend money on a aftermarket group. And i know i cud drop in sear and hammer but i want to keep it original.

My problem is i dont know anybody with a trigger in the 2-3 lb range. One friend has a hunting rifle with a trigger set at 4.3lbs. Thats as low as i can find that the weight is known.

I am getting it done on a hunting rifle so i was thinking 2.5-3.5 lbs.

If yall could please offer your experiences and recommendations i would appreciate it.

 

[mattsbox99]

My 'hunting' 10/22 has a Power Custom 2.75lb trigger and its very good. You can always swap the stock parts back in.

 

[Precision32]

When I do a 10-22 trigger group I only go to 2.75 at the low end; 3.0 is a better weight, IMHO.

PM me if you want a better price.

 

[blume357]

2.5 to 3 sounds about right... actually I think zero creep and a clean break is more important than the actual weight.... since, and especially with hunting, you want to keep your finger off the trigger until the target is in your sights.

 

[wwb]

........... actually I think zero creep and a clean break is more important than the actual weight......

Yup.

For a strictly hunting rifle, I'd recommend something around 4 lb. For a paper-puncher, something between 1-1/2 and 2 lb.

 

[sourdough44]

Right around 3 lbs would be my choice. I have a few hunting rifles a bit lower, usually no or very thin gloves.

 

[wingman]

Brimestone did my 10/22 TD. Its at 2.5 pounds and it feels very smooth with nearly no takeup.

 

[donut757]

thanks for the recommendations guys.

I think im going to go with 3 pounds.

 

[blume357]

Good point about whether one is going to be wearing gloves while shooting...

 

[bash]

I put in a competition hammer my TD and my trigger weight went from 4 lb. to 2 lb. It's a joy to shoot!