triggers

[BCFred]

BCfred, two stage triggers are often used in position rifle shooting, with a light first stage, and slightly heavier second stage, with very little if any at all overtravel.
The reason for this is that the shooter can start the secquence, but can let down if he wants to and restart.
it would be harder to do if one could not figure out where the second satge was, because the trigger finger has already started the trigger break.
Cat

Thank you CNTHT. I'll have to try it some time. Fred

 

[peterdobson]

Good point Fred - those intersted really have to try it. In addition to CNTHT, a good 2-stage offers better feel and let-off and seems lighter than with single-stage.

For BR, 2-4/5oz single-stage won't be replaced, for heavier pulls, say .3 kg upwards, many will prefer 2-stage.

Regards and thank for input.

Peter

 

[BCFred]

Jeez, sometimes a guy can be slow! Woke up this morning thinking about two stage triggers (and the 5 inches of snow that has fallen in our field). You know, I think I've got it (finally). Two stage triggers aren't backward at all. All a two stage trigger is, is exactly what I have been doing all these years, but very nicely set up with a little pause in the middle to allow you to make up your mind. In other words, there is an initial pull followed by a pull that is slightly heavier, exactly what is happening when you preload a single stage trigger, i.e. you add a little more pressure to release the shot. The more I think about it, the more I can understand why shooters would like them alot. The system really could (I'm sure does, or people wouldn't use it.) give one alot of control like Catinthehat said. I know I liked the feel of the old military two bump triggers for this reason, clunk and all. A two stage would have to be a serious consideration for me. Boy, they say a guy learns something every day. How did you guys get so patient! Two stages might be right up there with ### and booze...well, pretty good anyway. Great thread...