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 trigger on vangard
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04/24/09 12:08 AM
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bigmac
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I have a Weatherby Vanguard VGX. I really dont like the trigger on it. What options do I have? Can I just buy a new trigger for it or does a gunsmith have to do a trigger job on it? What kind of cost am I looking at?
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: bigmac]
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04/24/09 12:43 AM
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Re: trigger on vangard
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04/24/09 02:04 AM
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bigmac
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Thanks old town. Thats just what I need. How do I decide what pound of trigger pull to get? Is it dangerous to go to light?
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: bigmac]
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04/24/09 02:12 AM
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I am not sure what you're used too. I am not a precision shooter so I am not too sure about trigger weights. For a hunting rifle I'd probably want 2-3# of pull. I can vouch for the OEM triggers being horrible. I recently shot a Vanguard Sub Moa chambered in .257 Weatherby. The trigger was gritty, heavy and inconsistent. You'll love the Timney. They are extremly smooth. No anticipation no creep.
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Re: trigger on vangard
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04/24/09 02:13 AM
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Too light is dangerous on anything but a full fledged bench rest paper puncher.
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Re: trigger on vangard
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04/24/09 05:06 AM
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bigmac
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Does anyone have a opinion on what the lightest trigger pull should be for a hunting rifle. At what point do you risk accidental discharge if the rifle is dropped (with safety on)
Last edited by bigmac; 04/24/09 05:22 AM.
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Re: trigger on vangard
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#692457
04/24/09 05:11 AM
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caddokiller
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I personally wouldnt go below 2lb on a hunting rifle. I have mine set at 3 and you would probably be suprised how light it is if all you have shot is a factory trigger. jmho
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: bigmac]
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04/24/09 06:02 AM
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You asked for options...
The weight of pull on the Vanguard trigger assembly is adjustable. These instructions are from the Owners Manual. If you don't have other issues, gritty, not smooth, you might try this first and save some money on a new trigger assembly. However, there is certainly nothing wrong with Timney triggers. Three pounds is as low as I will go on a hunting rifle.
The trigger assembly has been set at the factory for weight of trigger pull appropriate
for most shooters. If you require a heavier or lighter weight of trigger pull, adjust as
follows:
1. Unload the rifle (refer to Unloading the Rifle, page 11), remembering to VISUALLY
CHECK THE CHAMBER AND THE MAGAZINE TO BE CERTAIN THERE
ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE RIFLE.
2. Remove the trigger guard assembly and stock (refer to Disassembly of Vanguard®
Rifle, page 12 ).
3. Loosen the lock nut on the front adjusting screw.
4. To increase weight of trigger pull, with a screw driver of proper size turn the front
adjusting screw clockwise (when viewed from the front) until desired weight of
trigger pull is established.
To decrease weight of trigger
pull, with a screw driver of
proper size turn the front
adjusting screw counter
clockwise (when viewed from
the front) until desired weight
of trigger pull is established.
DO NOT remove the screw.
NOTE: For safety reasons, weight of trigger pull can not be adjusted below
approximately 3 1/4 pounds.
5. Tighten the lock nut on the front adjusting screw securely.
6. Replace stock and trigger guard assembly
Good Hunting,
Gary
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Re: trigger on vangard
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04/24/09 06:30 AM
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Good information right there Quote:
You asked for options...
The weight of pull on the Vanguard trigger assembly is adjustable. These instructions are from the Owners Manual. If you don't have other issues, gritty, not smooth, you might try this first and save some money on a new trigger assembly. However, there is certainly nothing wrong with Timney triggers. Three pounds is as low as I will go on a hunting rifle.
The trigger assembly has been set at the factory for weight of trigger pull appropriate
for most shooters. If you require a heavier or lighter weight of trigger pull, adjust as
follows:
1. Unload the rifle (refer to Unloading the Rifle, page 11), remembering to VISUALLY
CHECK THE CHAMBER AND THE MAGAZINE TO BE CERTAIN THERE
ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE RIFLE.
2. Remove the trigger guard assembly and stock (refer to Disassembly of Vanguard®
Rifle, page 12 ).
3. Loosen the lock nut on the front adjusting screw.
4. To increase weight of trigger pull, with a screw driver of proper size turn the front
adjusting screw clockwise (when viewed from the front) until desired weight of
trigger pull is established.
To decrease weight of trigger
pull, with a screw driver of
proper size turn the front
adjusting screw counter
clockwise (when viewed from
the front) until desired weight
of trigger pull is established.
DO NOT remove the screw.
NOTE: For safety reasons, weight of trigger pull can not be adjusted below
approximately 3 1/4 pounds.
5. Tighten the lock nut on the front adjusting screw securely.
6. Replace stock and trigger guard assembly
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: gogburn]
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04/24/09 06:35 PM
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Quote:
The trigger assembly has been set at the factory for weight of trigger pull appropriate
for most shooters. If you require a heavier or lighter weight of trigger pull, adjust as
follows:
1. Unload the rifle (refer to Unloading the Rifle, page 11), remembering to VISUALLY
CHECK THE CHAMBER AND THE MAGAZINE TO BE CERTAIN THERE
ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE RIFLE.
2. Remove the trigger guard assembly and stock (refer to Disassembly of Vanguard®
Rifle, page 12 ).
3. Loosen the lock nut on the front adjusting screw.
4. To increase weight of trigger pull, with a screw driver of proper size turn the front
adjusting screw clockwise (when viewed from the front) until desired weight of
trigger pull is established.
To decrease weight of trigger
pull, with a screw driver of
proper size turn the front
adjusting screw counter
clockwise (when viewed from
the front) until desired weight
of trigger pull is established.
DO NOT remove the screw.
NOTE: For safety reasons, weight of trigger pull can not be adjusted below
approximately 3 1/4 pounds.
5. Tighten the lock nut on the front adjusting screw securely.
6. Replace stock and trigger guard assembly
I did this to mine and it is better now.
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: sportsman]
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04/24/09 07:23 PM
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I also did this to my vanguard, it's alot better.
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: .308TAC]
#692462
04/25/09 05:51 AM
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Suburbob
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Re: trigger on vangard
[Re: .308TAC]
#692463
04/27/09 07:26 PM
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jmoore
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Quote:
I also did this to my vanguard, it's alot better.
Same here. It's an easy, quick job.
I'd still like to have a Timney but it's not as important as it once was.
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