trigger pull meter

I use this one: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/831412/wheeler-engineering-professional-digital-trigger-pull-gauge
There is a learning curve to get accurate readings and it really is necessary to do avg readings but it works consistently for me and I use it a lot.

I ordered this one and I don't recommend it. It is too hard to get consistent readings. As a classic case of, "Buy cheap, buy twice;: I will probably get the one linked to above soon.

I don't remember who made mine, but it's an inexpensive one like the lower cost Wheeler Hasaf linked to. flphotog is correct: you need to take multiple readings and average. It helps to have the gun in a vice and position the gauge consistently. I probably don't get precise readings, but they are close and consistent enough for my purpose. I don't tinker with triggers enough to invest in a more expensive gauge.

Make one. More accurate that a spring loaded one. Each ingot is 1 pound. Check at the super market. The bullets are added to the pan till the trigger drops.
The pan was weighted with the coat hanger. Works well.

I use Nalgene bottles and a modified coat hanger. Adjust the water in the bottle and weigh it on a known accurate shipping scale, then use it to test the trigger pull. I'm mostly trying for as close to 2 pounds as I can get without going under 2, so I use one bottle weighing 32 oz., another at 34 oz., and adjust the trigger(s) so that I can lift the one without firing, but the other fires it every time.

Assuming the triggers are adjustable it shouldn't be too hard to just dry fire them and adjust accordingly until they are close enough that the feel the same.

I bought a cheap one similar to the Wheeler a while ago and it works OK as long as you firmly secure the gun, use the exact same positioning on the trigger each time, and use a consistent pulling motion.

I like the Lyman digital, but it is pricy. Member "Infidel"'s method is excellent if you have access to good general scale or don't care what the absolute values are (in the absence of a scale).

https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-783224...Trigger/dp/B00162QGLS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8

the Lyman Digital has worked very well for me.

Infidel said:

I use Nalgene bottles and a modified coat hanger. Adjust the water in the bottle and weigh it on a known accurate shipping scale, then use it to test the trigger pull. I'm mostly trying for as close to 2 pounds as I can get without going under 2, so I use one bottle weighing 32 oz., another at 34 oz., and adjust the trigger(s) so that I can lift the one without firing, but the other fires it every time.

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This is smart!

SSN Vet said:

the Lyman Digital has worked very well for me.
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I have an older version of this. I have no complaints.

BigDog1955 said:

thanks thinking about this one anyone use it?

https://www.opticsplanet.com/lyman-electronic-digital-trigger-pull-gauge-7832248.html

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I have an earlier version of that one. It works well.

I would like to get my triggers set close to the same pull weight

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Not a bad idea if the stocks are all similar. The same trigger weight will feel very different on stocks with different shapes, e.g. traditional hunting style with semi pistol grip, versus target style grip which is more vertical, versus straight grip like older Winchester low walls or early Springfield 1903s.

I use several coils of lead came or solder. One of 2#, 2 of 1# each, 2 of 1/2# each, and one of 1/4#, A String tied to a 1# weight, with the others easily slid onto the string as needed to get within 1/4# (4 ounces) of my goal weight.

My first trigger pull gauge was some free weights tied around some 550 cord. With a few 10, 5, and 2.5 weights I could get very rough ideas on trigger weights. One year I got a few Bass Pro gift cards. I was able get a REAL trigger pull gauge (non digital), reloading gear, and some Magpul enhanced followers.

According to this link, the Lyman gauge is 22% off at $46.49. Here's the link I got tonight (4/18/18).
https://www.opticsplanet.com/lyman-electronic-digital-trigger-pull-gauge-7832248.html

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Rap...VDuDICh0eNwPnEAQYBCABEgLCaPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I already had it. It’s within an ounce.

WestKentucky said:

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Rap...VDuDICh0eNwPnEAQYBCABEgLCaPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I already had it. It’s within an ounce.

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Dang, 50 lb., that's some trigger pull!
JK, I saw the 15 lb. model!

I have the Lyman digital and it works fine for me.

Dana

Anyone ever use a digital fishing scale? Or a science class lab spring scale?

I see them on Amazon for around $7 so I figured I might be worth a shot

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Anyone ever use a digital fishing scale?

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Yeppers, I do. I just tie a loop of string that doesn't stretch around the trigger, attach the scale to the other end of the loop, have the wife hold the gun down, and watch the scale as I pull it until the trigger releases.
No, it's not precise. But it's close enough for my purposes. I like 3lb triggers for my hunting rifles, but believe crispness and lack of over-travel for a trigger are probably just as important as having it set at an exact weight.

JeeperCreeper said:

Anyone ever use a digital fishing scale? Or a science class lab spring scale?

I see them on Amazon for around $7 so I figured I might be worth a shot

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I use a handheld luggage scale because I had it. I'm sure it's not the most accurate but all I'm interested in is relative change. The numbers always seem reasonable, I do a few pulls to get an average.