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Looking to buy my first trigger gage. Something that is accurate and simple. Any tips? Thanks, Alan

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i've had a RCBS unit for a long time, i am happy with it.

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Yeah, me too. It may not be (probably not be) the most accurate device known to mankind but IMO it's reasonably close. Frankly I'm hard pressed to notice a variance of a couple ounces either side of the stated value anyway.


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RCBS, but it appears they might have gotten out of the pull business.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007330129?pid=545039


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Originally Posted by Craigster
RCBS, but it appears they might have gotten out of the pull business.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007330129?pid=545039
Thanks! Just ordered a used one in box on eBay . $26 shipped!

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I made a dead weight test device that has 2 ounce weight discs (big washers). I verify the device weight with a digital scale.

I have and used to use an RCBS spring gage. Kind of clumsy, never liked it.

My dead weight device is similar to what's shown in video.



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Originally Posted by gnoahhh
Yeah, me too. It may not be (probably not be) the most accurate device known to mankind but IMO it's reasonably close. Frankly I'm hard pressed to notice a variance of a couple ounces either side of the stated value anyway.

Me also.


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The only thing I don't like about the RCBS spring scale is that I seem to get quite a bit of variability with repeated measures on the same trigger. Maybe it's how I'm using it, but the average of the measurements seems to be close to specs. So I guess it serves its purpose.

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Originally Posted by ziagunsmith
The only thing I don't like about the RCBS spring scale is that I seem to get quite a bit of variability with repeated measures on the same trigger. Maybe it's how I'm using it, but the average of the measurements seems to be close to specs. So I guess it serves its purpose.

That may be your rifle trigger or the way you are using it. When I check trigger pull, all of mine are very consistent. if not, they need some work.
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I use mine with every new rifle I get, when I'm fine tuning a trigger, or changing parts. Doesn't get much simpler than the RCBS unit. Been using one for many years..


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Lyman makes a good digital gauge

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