triggers - single or 2 stage?

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Just curious as to what everybody uses for "precision" shooting. I'm sure it will come down to personal preference, but are the majority of people using single stage? Why do you prefer one over the other?
I recently got a CG 2 stage trigger and I quite like it (having never used one before) I find it easier to be consistent when I pull the trigger (especially in regards to my breathing) - I inhale, pull through stage one at which point I seem to find myself at a nice calm in my breathing and then bang stage two.
The worst part is trying to go back and being consistent with single stage (I don't mind the trigger on my Cooper but.....)
 
I have a custom Remington with a single stage trigger and a TRG-22 with a two stage trigger. The Sako has an outstanding two stage trigger and I prefer it hands down, just my opinion but no question I prefer a good two stage.
 
1.5 oz BR single stage. It is more mental than physical that way. You really "touch off" a shot. Definitely not everyone's cup of tea.
 
2-stage triggers are what snipers are trained on, as they can control let-off better. A heavier second release can be used, but it seems to be less than what it is. Not meant to repalce 2 oz BR triggers, but very popular in Fullbore, with snipers and other prone shooters.
 
One of my customs came with a Jewel BR. I just could not fall in love with it, although I tried. Switched it for a 500gm CG Jackson 2 Stage with no regrets. Have this trigger on two rifles now. Amazing trigger.
 
Well, I guess I could try one out again, so what would an accutriger on a Savage be considered? I have no use for those,, Peter do you have a good two stage to try out?
 
So far I'm a Jewel man, though I frequently buy useless items I don't really need so stay tuned. :redface:

That Jackson trigger could be interesting on a tactical /long range hunting rifle. :D
 
Update: Jackson of Scotland is no longer making these, but the updated design is being manufactured in the USA, but have seen only Rem 700 versions.

Will keep all apprised of delivery dates.

Regards,

Peter
 
Have used both and both work well.

For my F class rig, single stage. As was said, the trigger is light enough you just 'touch' it off. There really isn't a perceived pressure build up.

The Accutrigger is an interesting creature because it is not a 2 stage trigger in the true sense but acts like one.

Moving that tab 'preloads' your finger pressure on the trigger making the final single stage pull feel lighter then it actually is.

For a hunting, field rig, I really like it.

Jerry
 
Still really liking my CG Jackson trigger, although I'm thinking of looking into getting the straight/reversible trigger shoe............just to try it out
 
The new X-Treme Shooting Product Models 21/22 were mailed 23 July and haven't arrived. Hopefully we can report on new product, soon.

Regards,

Peter
 
I am kind of new to Jewels but this is what I encountered. A fellow brought me his 700 with a Jewel trigger that did not work. I took it apart and the small part that contacts the sear was broken in half. I had a scrap trigger so I stole the part from it and got him shooting again. A few week later he brought the same gun back again with the same trigger, wouldn't ####. I took it apart and same problem, same broken part again. Mmmmm... I called Jewel and they told me that if you puncture primers you are very likely to break that part in the trigger. I called the subject and he admitted that he had been working on loads and had punctured a few primers in this 223. Do I want a trigger that could put me out of a match or a hunt because I punched a primer? The Jewel has a system that collapses when the trigger is pulled and these parts float inside the trigger and are reset with a fairly weak spring when re-cocked. That is why they must be kept very clean, a bit of dirt and they won't re-####. I have also honed the sides of the parts on other triggers so they will re-#### more easily. This is not meant as a condemnation of the Jewel, just a few of the problems that they can have in my limited experience. I have used a fair number of CG's and I would choose nothing else for those applications.
 
I like 2-stage triggers. Much of my shooting is done in the cold where just feeling the trigger can be a challenge, and yet I don't want or appreciate a particularly heavy trigger. Thus the two stage system works well for me in that I can feel the slack being taken up until the sear is engaged, then I can pretty much forget about the trigger and concentrate on my sights until the shot breaks. Needless to say though, shooting with a two stage trigger immediately prior to shooting my target rifle with its light single stage Jewel trigger is not conducive to an initial tight group with the .308 if I don't dry fire a few times first.

Ian, thanks for the tip about the Jewel. While I have no need to hotrod my .308, if I ever have a trigger failure now I know what to watch for.

The technique I learned to use with the very light bench rest triggers which would fire before I felt the contact with the face of the trigger was to engage the side of the trigger until I felt the contact then ease my finger forward without increasing pressure until the rifle fired. I'm sure I'm not the only one to develop this technique, but as Obtunded said, they ain't for everyone, and that includes me! I do much better with a trigger that I can feel contact with.
 
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