ben-t,

Is your rifle a 700? If so, the trigger is adjustable and a good smith can make it real nice. I've got 2 700's in 222 with factory triggers that have a 1 1/2# let off. I use both rifles for varmints. I also have a Ruger #1 with a Kepplinger single set trigger, unset it's 2#'s, set it lets go at 8oz's. I also use it for varmints, almost always set. Timney makes a good trigger, I've used quite a few over the years.