Trigger Job vs new Trigger?

[Fusion]

So I've got a rifle that I'd like to have a trigger job done on. The trigger has no over travel, and I like how it feels except for the fact that this thing must be 8 pounds. It's just entirely way too heavy. I prefer triggers more in the 1.5-2lb range. Talking to a gunsmith he told me that he can do a trigger job fairly cheap, and that he has done several on this gun. He basically said he just polishes the parts.

So I'm wondering if I should go this route, or if I should replace it with a Timney or even a Jewell trigger. My biggest concern is that I don't want to have any safety issues from the trigger, and I've read horror stories and even seen them in person of trigger jobs gone wrong where they go off when dropped, go off when you close the bolt hard, or similar. I'm really wanting to avoid this. So which is the better option, and what do most of you all go with?

 

[Redbullitt]

I think I just replied to you on another forum : P


but for anyone else interested, I would probably just get a gunsmith to do a trigger job on your existing gear. Most cost effective .

The jewell is nice though... real nice lol. If installed and adjusted to spec i dont think you would have a problem. i have a jewell on my 223 and one on my dads 7mag. I installed and adjusted both as per the info provided and have probably shot 1500 through the 223 and 300 through the mag. no problems.

 

[Poodleshooter]

You might want to mention what rifle it is. Some trigger jobs require a spring (Abolt). Others usually mean a trigger replacement (eg Remington 700).
That probably affects everyone's recommendations.

 

[Durty]

Poodle, I was thinking the same thing. What model?

 

[FrankenMauser]

Make and model (even sub-model, and production year) are needed for better advice.

In general, though, you could probably get away with a lighter spring. If the trigger is crisp, without over-travel or creep, a lighter spring can get you in the ball park of the pull weight you want.

An adjustable trigger is needed, if you want it tuned to an exact weight. Don't cut coils on the springs! Get an adjustable trigger, if the spring weights available don't get you where you want to be.