I want to see what everyone thinks about this. I am currently using a TT Diamond 2-stage in my Rim X.
Poll: Single-Stage or Two-Stage Trigger for NRL/PRS Rimfire?
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I have both Timney on a Ruger RPR 22lr and Kidd on my Ruger 10/22 Competition.
Both are two stage about 8 oz
-Richard
Both are two stage about 8 oz
-Richard
My precision rifles all wear two stage triggers as they support my chosen shooting style/process. Are they intrinsically better, no, not for everyone. You need to try both. See which fits with and supports a process you can follow and be successfully with and then train under the constraints of your sport. Trading is the most important part. Every person has a different need and preference ( which this is). Pick one and make it work until it doesn’t.
I have run 2-stages for quite awhile, for several reasons:
- Less likely to ND (people can virtue-signal as much as they like, it happens more than we admit)
- Taking up the first stage was a mental “dropping in” moment for my shot process
- I felt it gave me more opportunity to decide not to take a shot, if I needed to adjust something
However, I’ve recently begun to feel that the 2-stage slows me down. I’ll decide to shoot, and end up being a bit annoyed when I have to spend time taking up the first stage.
I just did some practice and a couple matches with a BnA single-stage that came to me as part of a BA purchase, and I really like it. It’s faster, and I personally feel I still have plenty of pull weight that I can apply pressure to mate up to the trigger shoe but not have it break.
I’ll be running singles now on my competition setups, but still a 2-stage for any hunting setup I expect to shoot with gloves.
- Less likely to ND (people can virtue-signal as much as they like, it happens more than we admit)
- Taking up the first stage was a mental “dropping in” moment for my shot process
- I felt it gave me more opportunity to decide not to take a shot, if I needed to adjust something
However, I’ve recently begun to feel that the 2-stage slows me down. I’ll decide to shoot, and end up being a bit annoyed when I have to spend time taking up the first stage.
I just did some practice and a couple matches with a BnA single-stage that came to me as part of a BA purchase, and I really like it. It’s faster, and I personally feel I still have plenty of pull weight that I can apply pressure to mate up to the trigger shoe but not have it break.
I’ll be running singles now on my competition setups, but still a 2-stage for any hunting setup I expect to shoot with gloves.
This is exactly how I feel about my 2-stage. However, I have a Yo-Dave spring kit in my 457 and it is a single-stage at around 10oz, and I really like it.
Personal preference, I’ve never had a 2 stage that I liked. The only one I have left is a TT diamond in a 20” AR.
All my others use TT diamond single stages. I like the feel better for me personally. Use whatever works better for you.
All my others use TT diamond single stages. I like the feel better for me personally. Use whatever works better for you.
I have two stage triggers in four of my rifles, the Vudoo is not one of those...I wish it was. I might put a two stage in at some point.
I have several two stage Bix’n Andy triggers. I swore by them for a couple of years. I sold a Cz457 after I wrote off single stage triggers. Fast forward to last fall when I picked up another 457 for PRS22 production. I adjusted it down to right at a pound with the factory trigger.
For me, the single stage absolutely shines on moving targets - snake charmers, movers. I have swung back to Bix’n Andy single stage triggers now. The only gun I run that is two stage is my Kidd. Their single stage only goes down to 1.5 pounds, and I prefer around 6-8 ounces.
For me, the single stage absolutely shines on moving targets - snake charmers, movers. I have swung back to Bix’n Andy single stage triggers now. The only gun I run that is two stage is my Kidd. Their single stage only goes down to 1.5 pounds, and I prefer around 6-8 ounces.
Two-stage triggers for lefties are a bit more difficult to find, which sucks, but I like the follow-through.
Never liked two stage triggers. That first stage feels like slop. When I press the trigger I want it to go off. I don’t want take up. All my rifles both centerfire and rimfire have single stage triggers set at about 1.25 pounds. No worries about NDs.
Have a Timney set at 7.5oz on the Manners CZ 457, it's really nice and crisp with no over travel.
ETA I like straight triggers on my bolts.
ETA I like straight triggers on my bolts.
I'm not normal. I like single stage jard at around 7oz in my rimfire, but love my TT DIamond 2 stages right around a lb in my precision centerfire stuff.
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Interesting take, I'm a 2 stage guy for kind of the same reason. I have the take up in the first stage, when I hit the second (wall). I know any additional pressure the rifle fires. It just gives me a little extra insurance (in my mind).
The only rifle I own that are not 2 stage are my R8s. They are hunting rifles, would prefer them as a 2 stage. Just not an option.
I have both the single and two stage KIDD triggers. you will not go wrong with either one for what you intend to use the rifle for. I do like the single stage trigger for Steel Challenge and Rimfire Challenge in a race gun.
Our local club has a couple of KYL matches every summer and the two stage KIDD trigger @ 6/6 oz. is a pleasure to pull.
Our local club has a couple of KYL matches every summer and the two stage KIDD trigger @ 6/6 oz. is a pleasure to pull.
I think ultimately preference. Try both. I tend to run single stage TT Diamonds. Lots of my friends love their Bix two stage. Not sure it matters...
+1 for the exact same reason...that slop feeling.
But I like 2 lbs on the hunting rigs, so all but 1 rifle. I have one rifle for target set at 1 lb.
Also, I do have some factory configured rifles that won't tune down under about 3 lbs without some failures. I don't shoot those much so they are all set near 4 lbs.
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