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    Posted: March/04/2008 at 12:43
Which brand do you recommend and why?  Is there much of a difference? 
So far I have found:  
Lyman Trigger Pull Gage Electronic Digital 0 to 12 lb for about $47.99
RCBS Trigger Pull Gage Premium 2 oz to 8 lb for about $35.99
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I just got the Lyman a week ago and am pleased with it so far, easy to use, easy to read display, stores away neatly and compact in its own case.

Never used the RCBS.
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I've had good luck with the Lyman.  It's extremely important to position and pull the trigger exactly the same way every time - slow steady pull.  It seems to work best to have the butt of the rifle on a sturdy table and the muzzle pointed straight up.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bigdaddy0381 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/06/2008 at 06:10
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Lyman Trigger Pull Gage Electronic Digital 0 to 12 lb for about $47.99 .......+2 this is a good product. And with it going to 12 pounds you can weight the large mouth bass at the lake with it. Kind of a 2 for 1 deal.

 

In all honestly It is a durable (if i haven't broke it yet) item. I use mine daily and it is very consentient

 

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Does anybody have any experience with the RCBS?
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 I have the RCBS. You don't get the same reading every time , you have to have it in the same position on the trigger and the readings are pretty close. Gives you a fair average.
 It works for me, but i'm no gunsmith.
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Lyman +2. It is what we use here.
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Originally posted by timber timber wrote:

I've had good luck with the Lyman.  It's extremely important to position and pull the trigger exactly the same way every time - slow steady pull.  It seems to work best to have the butt of the rifle on a sturdy table and the muzzle pointed straight up.
  Got to agree with timber, pull trigger exactly the same place and at the same angle with stock on a hard surface. Pull 10 times, then hit your average button.Wink
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thanks guys..... The Lyman it is!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tip69 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/12/2008 at 11:59
Bought the Lyman yesterday.  Gonna see what my Savage Accu-Triggers are set at and see about lowering them a little.  I thought they were pretty good until I got my 700 trigger done!
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I use the Lyman, and usually measure trigger pull with the rifle laid flat. Do several readings and use the average capability.

I also use mine to weigh rifles.

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