Trigger adjustment

[rosharb]

I adjusted my 700 VLS trigger to 2 pounds and 5 oz. using my digital fish scale to measure weight. I only adjusted the bottom front screw turning it 1 1/4 turns. Some people say not to turn below 3 lbs. others say 28 ozs. is ok. I will be using this rifle for targets not hunting. Is the trigger safe to leave it where I have it now? I slamed the bolt shut and hit the butt of the rifle on the floor and it did not fire.

[ScoutMan]

Rushbarb,

Run your "safety test" several more times to be sure. Another test I would do0 is this. Put on the safety, then pull hard on the trigger. Then release the safety. If the gun fires you have an unsafe condition. A thorough cleaning with brake pad cleaner or carb cleaner of the the trigger safety area will usually solve the problem.

After taking the barrel action out of the stock, point the barrel over your shoulder. This will give you a front view of the trigger. The top screw is to adjust over travel. The bottom screw adjusts weight of pull (this is the one you adjusted). The screw behing the trigger adjusts sear engagement. Don't mess with this one unless absolutely necessary.

You can find this whole adjustment procedure up on "Sniper Country". I strongly suggest that you visit them.

[beemanbeme]

I have a 700VS in 22-250 that I adjusted about like you did.  To a weight of 2#.  I have been shooting it single fire for a year now with no problems.  
Do the safety checks as outlined.  And I agree with a reveiw of the procedures in sniper country.