The ATI Nova Freedom, when first available about a year ago, excited a lot of interest because as a self-contained PCP with multistage pump, repeating action, and shrouded barrel, it's (almost) the functional equivalent of the popular FX Independence -- but at $379 shipped, it's only 1/4th the price!
One feature of this otherwise amazing rifle, however, that doesn't measure up to other aspects of its performance and quality, is its mediocre trigger. Although billed as an "adjustable 2-stage," it really isn't because like so many so-named triggers in inexpensive (and even some not-so inexpensive!) airguns, the "1st stage" does nothing but compress a "simulation" (trigger return) spring.
Consequently, since its "2nd Stage" does all the actual work of moving the sear to and through break (while the "1st Stage" contributes nothing), it must (for safety) require significant energy input from your trigger finger to fire. This translates to more pull weight than most shooters prefer (nearly 4lbs in current production guns) and (what's worse) motion (creep). This combination isn't ideal for accuracy or fun.
Since tinkering with airgun triggers is a long standing hobby of mine -- like this foray into the Diana Stormrider's...
...and this into the Talon's...
...I started a similar effort to explore the potential of the Freedom's trigger. Here's the result.
Where to find it: https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/parts/nova-freedom-custom-two-stage-trigger-upgrade/
One feature of this otherwise amazing rifle, however, that doesn't measure up to other aspects of its performance and quality, is its mediocre trigger. Although billed as an "adjustable 2-stage," it really isn't because like so many so-named triggers in inexpensive (and even some not-so inexpensive!) airguns, the "1st stage" does nothing but compress a "simulation" (trigger return) spring.
Consequently, since its "2nd Stage" does all the actual work of moving the sear to and through break (while the "1st Stage" contributes nothing), it must (for safety) require significant energy input from your trigger finger to fire. This translates to more pull weight than most shooters prefer (nearly 4lbs in current production guns) and (what's worse) motion (creep). This combination isn't ideal for accuracy or fun.
Since tinkering with airgun triggers is a long standing hobby of mine -- like this foray into the Diana Stormrider's...
...and this into the Talon's...
...I started a similar effort to explore the potential of the Freedom's trigger. Here's the result.
Where to find it: https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/parts/nova-freedom-custom-two-stage-trigger-upgrade/
