Lets talk about triggers.

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Gundog

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My preference is a single stage trigger 10-12 ounces. I like to be able to put my finger on the trigger and be able to feel it then slight pressure trigger breaks clean. I do not like the take up of a 2 stage trigger. I do not like over travel. I have some powder guns with very nice match type triggers that will adjust down to 2 OZ. I do not like them that light. What do you like and why?

I also think trigger position is important I like my trigger to fit my hand so that the trigger hits my finger half way between the tip of my finger and my first joint. If the trigger hits further down on my finger my hand tends to twist the gun as the trigger is depressed this has a huge effect if the gun has a heavy trigger. I have used weight lifter gloves with a pad in the palm to help make my hand fit the gun better.

Mike
 
Not sure if a single stage trigger can be said to 'break clean' - it will trip the sear obviously, but at what point ? A single stage trigger does tend to build in resistance as it is pulled back but what are talking about here, Resistance or Travel (distance). I think either would be slightly unpredictable.

I prefer a light and long first stage which meets a very definite 'wall' where the second stage comes into play - which focusses ones mind on the final possible shot (or could be released).

A lot of powder burners have absolutely RUBBISH triggers - hence the market for Timmeny etc drop-in replacements.

I'm not being argumentative here :) its an interesting subject.

 
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I think I prefer a two stage at about 1-2 lbs (I haven't measured more than two triggers, but one I did measure landed in the hi-ones to low two pounds, and I like it). I've had a super-light trigger (Welsh Willy trigger in a Hatsan Striker Edge) that mimicked a two stage, and I ended up not liking it. Too light means I let 'em go way too early. I don't shoot bench rest of field target, I just hunt and plink. If I did bench or FT, I might want a trigger like that Hatsan had. I also like my single stage triggers, as long as they're smooth (not gritty).
 
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Most of my light single stage triggers are very expensive 3 lever designs they are not just worked over stock triggers so they are very safe. A Jewell trigger is a 3 lever design and can be adjusted very light and still be safe. My good triggers are a 3 lever design made by Ken Light Manufacturing. Worked over stock triggers of the 2 lever design can be unsafe and disengage the sear when the weapon receive a jolt or bump.

Mike
 
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