I want a trigger pull gauge that can measure from relatively light triggers to several pounds of pull weight. Is the Lyman digital the best option these days, or are there others I should be considering?

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Originally posted by Bwana_500:
I want a trigger pull gauge that can measure from relatively light triggers to several pounds of pull weight. Is the Lyman digital the best option these days, or are there others I should be considering?

I just ordered the lyman, should be here Sat.
I will let you know

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Lyman digital

I use the Lyman digital trigger scale to set service rifle triggers. I have not had one fail to pass trigger weight inspection at Camp Perry.

I really like the Lyman. One feature that I find handy is it's ability to store several readings. This allows you to see how repeatable a trigger is, or isn't. Chasing the cause of variability can be 'interesting'.
C.G.B.

I have the Lyman, good unit.

Dave

My Lyman has been in use over 12 years and still working fine.

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Originally posted by Bwana_500:
I want a trigger pull gauge that can measure from relatively light triggers to several pounds of pull weight. Is the Lyman digital the best option these days, or are there others I should be considering?

The Lyman works as good as reported! My first AR mill spec. trigger job has 0 creep, 3# 4oz & 0 overtravel

Thanks for all the input. I will get one of the lyman gauges on order

Chatallon- the Rolex of pull/push gauges & has served me well for 30+ years.

tsturm,
The Lyman works as good as reported! My first AR mill spec. trigger job has 0 creep, 3# 4oz & 0 overtravel.

Hint-
with ZERO creep & zero overtravel your hammer is dragging.
And you measured this...how??
With your Lyman digital $40 POS...OK.

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Originally posted by Dans40XC:
Chatallon- the Rolex of pull/push gauges & has served me well for 30+ years.

tsturm,
The Lyman works as good as reported! My first AR mill spec. trigger job has 0 creep, 3# 4oz & 0 overtravel.

Hint-
with ZERO creep & zero overtravel your hammer is dragging.
And you measured this...how??
With your Lyman digital $40 POS...OK.

Yup, I am sure you know exactly what angle & how much surface is left on the hammer & what angle the trigger sear is now. Maybe you should get away from all the fumes for a while? Too much under hood time?
Have a good one

a good lab scale does a great job and can be calibrated certifiable to NIST so Yeah I don't own and really have no desire to own an electronic scale. I have a hard time trusting electronic scales without a calibration standard. thats just me though.

For 99% of the work a Lyman would be fine. But the 1% you need lab grade stuff. I have had customer with Jewel triggers that were set at 1.5 ounces. there's no way I'm trusting that to a digital scale.