Need a trigger pull gage


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Dave in Hawaii
September 6, 2012, 03:08 AM
Hi,

Could you guys please suggest a trigger pull gage that can work on everything from my 10 meter rifle up to about 5 pounds.

Thanks,
Dave

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Reloadron
September 6, 2012, 06:16 PM
Would one of these (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/220725/lyman-trigger-pull-gage-electronic-digital-0-to-12-lb) work for you? There are plenty of similar out there. I still use an old mechanical analog push / pull in the pull mode. :)

Ron

chrisf8657
September 6, 2012, 06:26 PM
I've used this RCBS gauge for quite awhile. IIRC it will measure up to 8 pds.
Also has a telltale to tell you where it broke at.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9961/Product/PREMIUM-TRIGGER-PULL-GAUGE

griff383
September 6, 2012, 06:32 PM
^ I have this one as well. I dont remember what I paid for it but I have no complaints with it so far. Works well and is easy to use

greyling22
September 6, 2012, 06:53 PM
how about one of these http://tinyurl.com/cnh5vq7

you should have something similar all over oahu. or in your tackle box

Jim K
September 6, 2012, 11:45 PM
No spring type gauge will measure down to the pull weights common on those target rifles; an electronic gauge will be needed.

Brownells sells a Lyman electronic gauge that is supposedly good from 1 oz to 12 pounds and accurate to 1/10 oz in the 1 oz - 5 lb range. Retail price (older catalog) is $70 plus s&h. (I am quoting the catalog on the stats, I don't have one - my gauge is the old spring type).

Jim

1SOW
September 6, 2012, 11:53 PM
If you need one often, buy a good one.
If you only need one occassionally, this works and can be easily modified for rifles..
Its a plasic cup (juice bottle bottom). weigh the dowell, string and cup and add weights until the gun triggers. I use 125gr bullets for weights. :D
I put the gun in a padded vise vertically.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fLBoG3S2iAM/Tx-S8wIMKUI/AAAAAAAAAqk/g4tD4pLNHzI/s310/Trigger%2520Gage-1.jpg

Dave in Hawaii
September 7, 2012, 12:22 AM
Hey,

Thanks for the replies. All good...especially the home made solution.

I think I'll get the electronic version...lots of good reviews on it.

Thanks a lot,
Dave

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