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3lb. trigger vs. 1.5lb. trigger
7.62x39Lover
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Hi guys.
I recently installed a Timney trigger on my Mosin Nagant 91/30. It has a crisp, single stage, 3lb. trigger right out of the box. A world better than stock. I am considering adjusting it to 1.5lbs. and would have done it had I the tiny tools necessary on hand.
So I ask you guys, is it worth it to seek out the tools to adjust it to 1.5lbs.? As it stands this is probably the sweetest trigger on any of my rifles. What is the "sweet" weight according to you guys for a rifle trigger?
I recently installed a Timney trigger on my Mosin Nagant 91/30. It has a crisp, single stage, 3lb. trigger right out of the box. A world better than stock. I am considering adjusting it to 1.5lbs. and would have done it had I the tiny tools necessary on hand.
So I ask you guys, is it worth it to seek out the tools to adjust it to 1.5lbs.? As it stands this is probably the sweetest trigger on any of my rifles. What is the "sweet" weight according to you guys for a rifle trigger?
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My S&W 29's break at about 3.25#. Most folks guess they are a 1/4 ounce to a 1/4 pound, but I can hang the pistol on the trigger.
You could try the lighter setting and if you don't like it turn it back up.
It ain't broke, don't fix it.[:)]
Creep, the amount of movement before the sear releases, and over-travel, how far it moves after the sear releases, are the 2 things that most notice first/consider the most important.
That said, I run 2.75 lb on my Canjar (it used to be 3 lb, until it wore out and needed a rebuild). On my RUM Improved the factory trigger (CZ-550) came at 3 lb with the set trigger releasing at ~8oz
I wouldn't touch this either; 3lbs really is optimal for something like this. Less than that and you're increasing the odds for a negligent discharge with little to gain.
In this particular case, the trigger probably isn't the limiting factor in your accuracy anyway, so you're unlikely to see any real-world benefit.
Too bad the Nagant isn't a semi where you could let the recoil bounce off the trigger finger "bump fire" style.
My "sweet" little creep if any, low travel of the trigger movement before letting off. Sometimes a heavier but crisp break feels lighter than it really is.
As for your new trigger, I'd see if it gets lighter from use before trying to trick it out.
The safety on the mosin nagant is difficult to use as issued. I have seen photos of a "ring" welded to the rear of the safety like some of the Swiss rifles.
Even with your three pound trigger, the welded "ring" might be a sensible option to consider.
I will shoot it as is and probably leave it like that. If I ever decide to tinker for no good reason as I tend to do, I will post the outcome. [:D]