Single stage or 2 stage trigger ? Only 1 rifle
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I like one stage
When you first feel resistance
It breaks and shot goes goes off
2stage is just that that 2 walls before shot breaks
To be honest it depends what kind of shooting your doing at least to me
If it’s a precision rifle than 2 stage could arguably be more accurate or not
Fast comp shooting or drills is why I would recommend 1 stage
When you first feel resistance
It breaks and shot goes goes off
2stage is just that that 2 walls before shot breaks
To be honest it depends what kind of shooting your doing at least to me
If it’s a precision rifle than 2 stage could arguably be more accurate or not
Fast comp shooting or drills is why I would recommend 1 stage
Mystic Precision
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Learn trigger control... no that is not me being an A$$... when/if you understand this, you will also know there is only "one" type of trigger.
Jerry
Jerry
I've always run single stages (TriggerTech Specials0 in my bolt guns and 2-stages in my gas guns but I've recently really found myself liking the new TriggerTech 2-stages in bolt guns to the point that I think I'm going to swap everything over to that. It's all personal preference though, honestly.
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I had a few Anschutz Free rifles that had two stage triggers, and liked them , but it seems that most of my match rifles these days have single stage triggers on them.
I have no preference in either as long as the trigger is consistent and crisp
Cat
I have no preference in either as long as the trigger is consistent and crisp
Cat
I would go broader in general in saying fundamentals. I would say the majority of people don't know and/or can't properly apply all of the fundamentals consistently.
The single best money you can spend on this sport is on proper professional training.
With the proper application of fundamentals, it shouldn't matter if it's single or 2 stage, to your point. I have both single and 2 stages, but my preference has become 2 stages. That preference is personal, but for me, having that second stage is an extra layer of control that I've come to really enjoy and prefer.
To each their own. It's okay to have preferences.
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Not to derail the OP’s thread but could someone recommend a good YouTube Video on finger control for shooting a single stage trigger and also breathing ?
Thank You
Leavenworth
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Leavenworth
Look up Rifles Only or Snipers Hide videos on youtube.
Two stage. Hands down the most versatile for all conditions and provides better trigger control and shooting. If you want to squeeze trigger off like a single stage u can and if you are looking for more Precsion you can pull trigger to walll and know when u there.
As opposed to knowing it’s already at the wall?
A little confused how it’s more versatile and precise too?
I understand the idea behind the military 2 stage triggers and training many with no shooting skills to safely fire rifles...
but having mastered using a light single stage trigger for target and for hunting I would recommend a single stage trigger and never look back...
but having mastered using a light single stage trigger for target and for hunting I would recommend a single stage trigger and never look back...
Until recently, I have always used 2 stages triggers, but lately for PRS I decided to try single stage.
The idea being that PRS is fired in a 90 second window and I was hoping the single stage trigger would provide a better reaction time when things were aligned. That was the theory anyway...
Well, after considerable testing and debate, I have learned that I do not care for a single stage trigger (on a rifle) and I'm migrating back to two stage.
Part of the reason is that a two stage can feel lighter than a single stage. Think of it like this... A single stage trigger set to 2 pounds needs two pounds of force, but a two stage trigger set to two pounds can use the first pound in the first stage and the second stage goes off after only one more pound. In this sense, the two stage trigger feels like a one pound trigger.
If you are on the fence, you might consider the new trigger from Cadex which can be set by the user for one or two stages. That way you don't get stuck with a trigger you may not like.
The idea being that PRS is fired in a 90 second window and I was hoping the single stage trigger would provide a better reaction time when things were aligned. That was the theory anyway...
Well, after considerable testing and debate, I have learned that I do not care for a single stage trigger (on a rifle) and I'm migrating back to two stage.
Part of the reason is that a two stage can feel lighter than a single stage. Think of it like this... A single stage trigger set to 2 pounds needs two pounds of force, but a two stage trigger set to two pounds can use the first pound in the first stage and the second stage goes off after only one more pound. In this sense, the two stage trigger feels like a one pound trigger.
If you are on the fence, you might consider the new trigger from Cadex which can be set by the user for one or two stages. That way you don't get stuck with a trigger you may not like.
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OP, I would suggest the opposite. You can not adjust the first stage weight in the new Cadex DX2 Evo. I have one, along with couple of the older versions where you can adjust the first and second stages.
While a fine trigger, getting an Evo would remove your ability to fully adjust the trigger to your liking, a significant handicap in my opinion.
I would try to find an older DX2 or try the new Triggertech 2 stage. High end triggers hold their value fairly well, so you won't take a huge hit if you decide you prefer a single stage. I will be switching to the Triggertech this winter.
