gixer1 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I was just wondering how many people use this feature on thier rifle, most people i know don't so if you do use it - in what scenario is it used? (i.e.- paper punching, high seat shooting or always?) Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Wotcha I have them on a Steyer-Mannlicher and Beretta. Tend to use them on longer shots where squeezing the trigger is likely to cause movement when in the aim. Sometimes use them when checking zero. Occasional use for me seems to make the let-off a nano-smidgin sooner than perhaps expected............... L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhead Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 They're usually found on sporting rifles. I think the principle is that you get two "feels" or weights to the trigger. Hunting in summer you want a light feel to reduce jerking but in winter you might be out in the snow with gloves on so you need some extra feedback and resistance. The extra light setting is good for precision target shooting too. I've never actually used the full weight setting on my CZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) I used a set trigger on a BSA cf2 in .270 for many years and absolutely loved it . It is something you need to get used to as the weight of the trigger is measured in grams and not in pounds . you dont want to be swapping from set trigger to standard trigger as this could cause negligent discharges and be very dangerous . If you go for a set trigger than you need some range time to get used to it . With the set trigger I swear that I used to think the trigger to go off . Not for the faint hearted . Also remember some estates do not allow set triggers . A fabulous trigger system that I really loved . My present stalker is set at about three and a half pound .a monstrous weight compared to my set trigger .270 . I might add that it was this rifle and set trigger that I shot 12 consecutive v bulls at 600 hundred yards to win a target rifle competition . Harnser. Edited September 2, 2011 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks for the input so far, just bought a new rifle and it has one, have used friends rifles with them but never had one on one of my rifles, in fact a hammer blow would barely set off my underlever.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I used to have a set trigger on my CZ 550 - 22-250 and really struggled with it. It must have been the only set trigger with creep I could accurately predict it would shift a mm before actually being 'set'. The flipside was a trigger with miserable creep. No wonder I swapped it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I used to have a set trigger on my CZ 550 - 22-250 and really struggled with it. It must have been the only set trigger with creep I could accurately predict it would shift a mm before actually being 'set'. The flipside was a trigger with miserable creep. No wonder I swapped it in the end. MY cf2 had two triggers .one facing back the opposite way to the main trigger . To engage the set trigger you just pushed the front trigger foreward with your trigger finger and then used the normal trigger to shoot with . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I was just wondering how many people use this feature on thier rifle, most people i know don't so if you do use it - in what scenario is it used? (i.e.- paper punching, high seat shooting or always?) Regards, Gixer Just got into them after buying the CZ, previous prejudice removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 We have one on the Hornet, like a Hare trigger, you pull the back trigger and then the front trigger becomes very very light, its quite nice, and it makes accurate shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 my cz has one i i always use it unless i have to make a fast second shot then the second is just wiht the normal trigger. i once used a steyra that had the lightest bloody set trigger ive even seen you dident even have to touch it and away it went :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Have had one on an Anshultz and used one on a friends Mannlicher, you must no exactly what you are doing and concentrate. I prefer a light single stage single trigger, ideally a Jewel or similar. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 i have a dual purpose trigger on my Steyr Mannlicher - it just works as a normal trigger, until you push it forward, then it becomes a set trigger, so best of both worlds. i tend to use normal trigger when stalking, or set when in a high seat or target shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 The CZ 527 has a really nice set trigger. I wouldn't touch it with numb/cold hands though as you could easily pull a shot. A very nice feature though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I also have one on my Steyr, I like it after an initial bit of getting used to it as its so light. I use it for most shooting until deep winter when I go back to the normal trigger which I have also adjusted to be fairly light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I used the one on my old 243 CZ all the time but the one on my current 22/250 is so light it terrifies me, i don't use it. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidneyG Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Use one on my Steyr scout for longer range vermin shots. Excellent, but very light, need plenty of practice and I only set the trigger when I am confident I want to take the shot. It is very good though, i hold my finger completely off the trigger, then just relax my finger and the light touch is just enough, no chance of pulling off to the right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I find mine most useful for taking free standing shots or others when I have a poor rest like a standing shot from the top of a wobbly fence post. I have a poor free standing technique when I am given a rifle with more trigger weight than I would like and I find the set trigger really helps to pull in the groups. I tried a chaps Mannlicher at the range a while ago and shot it free standing at 100 yards. Although the rifle was lovely my group was far from it. I think the trigger was about 4lbs, I prefer 2lbs maximum and I shot into about a 7" cicle. It really was terrible, and a bit of a moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 i presume that wasn't with a set trigger though - 4lb does sound heavy (they are adjustable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I've only had one rifle with a set trigger - a BSA in 22-250! Never again! It really was frightening, you only had to look at it and the damned thing let rip! Whilst I like a fairly light trigger I personally would be very wary of having another rifle with a set trigger on it without having an awful lot of time and practice to get used to it before taking it out in the field! Mind you, everyone to their own I surpose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steyrman Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Can these set triggers be replaced with a replacement single trigger on the Brno Fox ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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