1 or 2 stage trigger?

[SpencerC87]

As an FTR shooter who does individual and team shooting, and has some nerve damage, quality 2 stage triggers are wonderful. When I used a single stage, I wasn't confidently able to use it at lower pull weights because I couldn't feel it enough. The two stage allows me to "find" it everytime and run a low enough 2nd stage. A quality 2 stage trigger shouldn't be reduced to a trigger with a lot of creep, my TT diamond feels great on both, and both stages are widely adjustable. Now, my old Savage did have a trigger with actual creep in it, it was terrible and in no way comparable IMO.

 

[JMayo]

BR single stage. Sometimes gotta shoot fast.
Get Sidhe from brunos or Paul you use the same hanger as the jewel. You will not be unhappy.

 

[Acyr]

As an FTR shooter who does individual and team shooting, and has some nerve damage, quality 2 stage triggers are wonderful. When I used a single stage, I wasn't confidently able to use it at lower pull weights because I couldn't feel it enough. The two stage allows me to "find" it everytime and run a low enough 2nd stage. A quality 2 stage trigger shouldn't be reduced to a trigger with a lot of creep, my TT diamond feels great on both, and both stages are widely adjustable. Now, my old Savage did have a trigger with actual creep in it, it was terrible and in no way comparable IMO.

I agree. In F Class (FTR) your shots are typically slow and deliberate. Having that first stage allows you a pause to make sure your position is set before you make the shot. In F Open or benchrest I can see it not being necessary since you are not shouldering the rifle like we do in FTR.

 

[R.Morehouse]

I agree with Spencer. That TT Diamond ( the green one ) is a VERY nice 2 stage trigger. I had one on a WSM that was sold, and I am seriously considering one for the 338 Lapua imp. to replace the Jewel BR that is on it.

Regards
Rick

 

[effendude]

I've worked outside here in the upper midwest my whole life, much of it on small parts or electronics without gloves. I had a very light single stage trigger on a Dasher F-Open rifle I bought from a friends estate. I couldn't get used to it. By the time my beef stick of a finger found the trigger, kaboom! I use 2 stage on my F-TR and my hunting rifles for the same reason. Especially in the cold, I find it easier to find the trigger, take up some slack and then time the shot when conditions are good.

I can see where light single stage would be ideal for BR or Open for most shooters.
Scott

 

[Rob01]

I shoot PRS style matches and a lot more movement in a quicker time than any of the sports mentioned and single stage is no issues at all. You don’t touch the trigger until you want to take the shot. Movement is done first.

 

[jonbearman]

I cut my teeth on 2 stage and prefer it but benchrest should be single stage. The thing I like about a good 2 stage is coming against that wall before you actually trip the sear. It just feels right to me after shooting skas of military rifles over the years.

 

[blades]

I have worked with single , 2 stage and double set triggers all my life I do not have any particular preference. My thoughts are this, for hunting 2 stage or double set. for bench and comp. mostly single. Now most of my small bore comp was with Anshultz and Walther units all 2 stage, generally 1.5 oz.-3oz. My bench guns have single stage measured in grams. My double sets, once set , break 1 oz or less. I do not have large course hands, relatively small . i generally have to modify the grip areas because as made it is too long a reach. With practice one learns to adapt to whatever is installed even when its 7 pounds of gravel road, about what the ar's had for triggers back in the early days.