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<blockquote data-quote="Mike 338" data-source="post: 609035" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>brentc,</p><p></p><p>No bedding from the factory. Aluminum block is embedded in the injected stock material. My Recommended COL is 3.340. My magazine box gives me about .025 usable space to seat beyond that. I need about .150 to reach the lands. About .250 for Bergers. </p><p></p><p>I haven't measured the trigger but felt like 4.5 lbs from factory with a clean break. I adjusted it to what feels like 3 lbs (maybe less but not much) with zero creep. Measurements don't matter. It's the feel that counts and that's an individual thing. I'm of the opinion that to-light of a trigger on a field rifle is not an asset and possibly a detriment. I like the trigger very much and regard it as one of the best around. I need a little "feel" to deliver an intentional shot but still have that "surprised" feeling when it goes bang. Chances are reasonably high that when you pull the trigger, you'll be shivering, exhausted, breathing heavy and somewhat unbalanced due to clothing, binoculars, uneven terrain and/or a pack. Your fingers can also lose some sensitivity in cold weather and everything"s being pushed around by the wind. A super light trigger is great for controlled environments like the range or in a stand but it won't feel the same in harsh field conditions. Also, have you ever looked down and found your safety off? I have. Muey malo. Hunting rifles are always being grabbed at by brush, clothing and straps. They're also shifted from side to side and carried in every conceivable position to relieve fatigue and to protect the muzzle. Safety off... a rifle with a very light trigger is "definitely going to unintentionally discharge" as opposed to "probably going to unintentionally discharge". Please don't ask me how I know.</p><p></p><p>I'm a pretty big fan of the 3-position safety.</p><p></p><p>I hope to get my rifle working like yours.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 338, post: 609035, member: 41338"] brentc, No bedding from the factory. Aluminum block is embedded in the injected stock material. My Recommended COL is 3.340. My magazine box gives me about .025 usable space to seat beyond that. I need about .150 to reach the lands. About .250 for Bergers. I haven't measured the trigger but felt like 4.5 lbs from factory with a clean break. I adjusted it to what feels like 3 lbs (maybe less but not much) with zero creep. Measurements don't matter. It's the feel that counts and that's an individual thing. I'm of the opinion that to-light of a trigger on a field rifle is not an asset and possibly a detriment. I like the trigger very much and regard it as one of the best around. I need a little "feel" to deliver an intentional shot but still have that "surprised" feeling when it goes bang. Chances are reasonably high that when you pull the trigger, you'll be shivering, exhausted, breathing heavy and somewhat unbalanced due to clothing, binoculars, uneven terrain and/or a pack. Your fingers can also lose some sensitivity in cold weather and everything"s being pushed around by the wind. A super light trigger is great for controlled environments like the range or in a stand but it won't feel the same in harsh field conditions. Also, have you ever looked down and found your safety off? I have. Muey malo. Hunting rifles are always being grabbed at by brush, clothing and straps. They're also shifted from side to side and carried in every conceivable position to relieve fatigue and to protect the muzzle. Safety off... a rifle with a very light trigger is "definitely going to unintentionally discharge" as opposed to "probably going to unintentionally discharge". Please don't ask me how I know. I'm a pretty big fan of the 3-position safety. I hope to get my rifle working like yours. [/QUOTE]
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