What Trigger Pull Gauge to measure 2 oz pull?

[jepp2]

I seem to be collecting rifles that have 2 oz. Jewel trigger in them. My current trigger pull gauge (old and cheap) RCBS doesn't go down that low, and I'm sure being a spring gauge it isn't very accurate.

I see the Lyman, but can't see how low it will measure. I also see the Wheeler and I'm not overly impressed with Wheeler stuff.

What are your recommendations for what I need?

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

When it’s that low does it even matter if they are not each the same?

 

[drano38]

I had the same issue when I adjusted the Jewel on my Bat this summer.
Here's what I did:
Stand rifle on it's butt (maybe someone holding it) with aboout 1/2 the butt plate off the table
Make a big loop of fishing string to encircle the butt and trigger.
Hang a reloading scale pan on that loop of string.
Add small bolts, nuts, washers, etc until trigger releases.
Measure pan's total weight. Adjust, rinse and repeat.

 

[243winxb]

The pan & coat hanger is a hair under 2 oz. Something smaller and lighter, like above should work.

 

[Kratos]

You need something like this. You can spend more but this seems to work well for me.

Gram Tension Meter Dial Tension... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNM3PSR/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[BoydAllen]

Some time back, it occurred to me that I should just adjust my light triggers until I like them, and not worry about their weights. Yes, I do have a way to measure them accurately.

 

[jepp2]

When it’s that low does it even matter if they are not each the same?

When I shot the newest one yesterday, it seemed to be higher than at least 1 other. Maybe I've been shooting light triggers long enough to become accustomed to them? But I would at least like to know. I did find out the Lyman does report in 0.1 ounces, just kind of wonder the accuracy?

 

[LarryDScott]

When you first use a 1.5 oz Jewell you think its to lite.
Then after you become accustomed to it, you will be
sitting at the bench one day, and all of a sudden that
1.5 oz has become hard to pull. It happens to everyone.
LDS

 

[PRR1957]

Like violins, no two sound alike, so as no two, two ounce triggers will feel the same. I have had two rifles of the same brand and model with the same brand and model of triggers set at 6 ounces and 8 ounces, and both felt the same for my style of shooting.

 

[jelenko]

Some time back, it occurred to me that I should just adjust my light triggers until I like them, and not worry about their weights. Yes, I do have a way to measure them accurately.

And, it finally comes down to that anyway.
E.g., I adjust mine for 8 oz and measure; then I try it. Doesn't feel just right and...... I adjust it.

 

[jepp2]

Ok, after reading more reviews on the Lyman gauge, I'm convinced it probably will not do what I want. I already have a double loop string I use with the RCBS gauge. I use a box of muzzleloader balls and a way to contain them, then weigh that. Too bad I recently sold my 3 balance beam scales...

 

[liljoe]

This will work. You can find them in different ranges of weight.
Joe

 

[carlsbad]

I adjust them to default per jewel directions and have never had to play with them.

 

[bichettereds]

I’ll second what Kratos and Joe recommended. If you want to measure a trigger that light, get the 100 or 150gram tension gage.

I just bought a 50g halda to check my Flavio and Bix triggers. I felt more confident in it than I did my Lyman digital at that low of a reading. It was also easier to control.

I was more interested in the consistency than I was the actual weight.

 

[Nowhere Man]

I use lead fishing sinkers in a plastic bag. 1/2 oz incriments until the trigger goes click.

 

[carlsbad]

I use lead fishing sinkers in a plastic bag. 1/2 oz incriments until the trigger goes click.

$2 solution to a $50 problem.

 

[rardoin]

I have a $300 finger gage similar to the one posted above but my Lyman is near dead nuts on with it when I have compared the two. Go figure...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I use a correx tension gage

 

[Lesloan]

Ok, after reading more reviews on the Lyman gauge, I'm convinced it probably will not do what I want. I already have a double loop string I use with the RCBS gauge. I use a box of muzzleloader balls and a way to contain them, then weigh that. Too bad I recently sold my 3 balance beam scales...

I have the Lyman and it will indeed measure 2 oz.