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.
You can adjust a BIX TacSport Pro-X to be either if you get the 2 stage. I try to keep all my comp guns the same trigger and pull weight. If you dry fire practice a lot, you'll notice any changes pretty quickly
You can make that trigger single stage or two stage with the same trigger?
You can make that trigger single stage or two stage with the same trigger?
Totally easy with a BNA. Reduce first stage pressure to lowest, reduce first stage travel to zero and set second stage at desired pullYou can make that trigger single stage or two stage with the same trigger?
Well it looks like I’m ordering one lol. How is the sear height on a rim X?
I recommend to call bullet central if your going to order. They will setup the Bix n Andy sear height for the action and have been shipping 1-2 buisness days lately
I believe you'll need a low sear
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