Shooting Times What's the Perfect Trigger Pull Weight for a Hunting Rifle? So, what exactly is the perfect trigger pull weight for a hunting rifle? Unfortunately, it's not a simple answer; there are other important factors to consider. A very good trigger enables you to get the best accuracy your rifle has to offer, whether hunting, competing, or just plinking. March 30, 2022 By Joseph von Benedikt The trigger is your launch switch; the tool of your final decisive action while hunting. It should be a very, very good trigger, with a pull weight that helps you make clean killing shots in the field.So, you ask, what exactly is the perfect pull weight?Continue Reading