I’m looking at setting myself up to try some ORA Precision Rifle next year. I’m looking at Remington 700s in 6.5 Creedmoor and have questions about triggers. I’m leaning toward a 2 stage trigger as my first love in shooting is milsurp rifles so I’m accustomed to 2 stage and actually like the feel. When I get in the groove shooting I breath take up the first stage let some air out and fire. Are there good reasons not to go 2 stage? Also from the rule book triggers must be at least 1kg so I’m thinking of setting the trigger at 2.5lbs and if I’m not way off base the 2 stages of the trigger could add up to that. For example I could set the first stage for 1.5lbs and the second stage 1lb. Similar to making it a set trigger without the annoyance of having to push forward on the trigger. Let me know if my thoughts are sound or I’m off target
Remington 700 Trigger for Precision Rifle
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The Diamond is UNreal Nice set at 8 OZ .
I have a JEWEL too and its FANTASTIC !
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Jewel, Canjar. - dan
While there is some personal preference most folks I have helped get ready for Canadian style PR have done better with a single stage trigger. 2 Stage works well for deliberate matches but a well tuned single stage(doesn't need to be too light just within the rules and crisp) seems to work better for snap and mover matches for folks newer to the game. While some folks love 2 stage triggers and will swear by them, little more complicated to get tuned the way you want them across the different kind of matches shot in PR and less to go wrong with a single stage. TT work great and for the warranty work I dealt with they were very helpful. Use them on all my PR and PRS rifles. At the end of the day don't over think it buy one, get to know it and you will be in great shape for next season.
Look at what other sports with a minimum pull weight use: 2 stage.
Specifically silhouette with a 1kg minimum are very specific about triggers.
I'm currently using a Cadex DX2 set at 1kg (2.2lbs) with 1.5lbs on the 1st stage (as much as I could get while keeping total weight at 1kg) and the remainder on the 2nd.
The Cadex can take Anschutz trigger blades with a little work.
That said if I was buying again I'd get a Bix'n Andy Tacsport, they can have as little as 100g on the 2nd stage.
I use this trigger for PRS. For me it outperforms a single stage as the positions become less stable which is why almost every positional shooter uses a 2 stage even when there is no minimum.
Specifically silhouette with a 1kg minimum are very specific about triggers.
I'm currently using a Cadex DX2 set at 1kg (2.2lbs) with 1.5lbs on the 1st stage (as much as I could get while keeping total weight at 1kg) and the remainder on the 2nd.
The Cadex can take Anschutz trigger blades with a little work.
That said if I was buying again I'd get a Bix'n Andy Tacsport, they can have as little as 100g on the 2nd stage.
I use this trigger for PRS. For me it outperforms a single stage as the positions become less stable which is why almost every positional shooter uses a 2 stage even when there is no minimum.
That has not been my observation in PRS that most shoot 2 stage, quite the opposite. Again I am sure it works well for you. In PR newer folks sometimes struggled with NDs having the finger on the trigger of a 2 stage trigger while either leading/ambushing the targets for the mover or getting on the target during the 3 second exposure across a wide frontage of a snap match as the target does not always appear in the same place
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In my experience with PR, a single stage trigger works well in the 200M snaps, 300M snaps, 400M movers and the 500M snaps. The longer ranges would work well with a 2-stage trigger. Some competitors may say otherwise.
Split the weight more on 2nd stage if NDs are a problem I guess, personally I can't see myself pulling through 8oz without doing it intentionally especially off a bipod.
I took a moment to read the ORA course of fire I see this seems more like some sort of service rifle match shot from a bipod so the advantages of the 2 stage aren't significant compared to positional or PRS shooting.
In the end whatever you choose try to get to one of Hungry's/Tactical teachers clinics. it will really set you up well. The snaps and the movers are the hardest to train for as you need a gallery range and other people, particularly for the movers. They are also the most challenging matches overall.
A decent set of rain gear is also useful to have. If you are ever down east hit me up and we will get you out to the range.
Thanks, I'd love to attend a Hungry clinic, they just always seem to be at a time I can't attend. I've shot a number of Jim Bullock's ORA Vintage/Sporting Rifle matches, so I've shot the snaps and movers to 300m. Again, due to schedules I usually make it to one a season.
