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Russ T Frizzen
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I'm going to assume that by double triggers, you mean triggers that are mounted one in front of the other. If so, they are called double set triggers. Their purpose is to provide a light trigger let-off that doesn't disturb the rifle and pull it off target when you fire.
Basically there are two types. The single acting double set triggers must be set before the hammer or cock (if a flintlock) will stay in the full cock position. These are best used on target rifles since they must always be fired from the "set" or very light to hair trigger position. They are set by pulling the rear trigger first.
The double acting double set triggers are also set by the rear trigger and fired by the front trigger, but the rifle can be cocked and fired without setting the trigger as well as with it set. This is a great advantage when hunting on a cold day and your fingers are a bit numb. With both types of set triggers there is a small screw between the two triggers that adjusts the weight of pull allowing for very light to more firm let-off as the situation requires. To my mind, for all but the dedicated target rifle, this type of trigger is best. It works fine as a target trigger and definitely is the way to go for the hunter.
There's no need to concern yourself about asking a good honest question. Welcome to the forum. :hatsoff:
Basically there are two types. The single acting double set triggers must be set before the hammer or cock (if a flintlock) will stay in the full cock position. These are best used on target rifles since they must always be fired from the "set" or very light to hair trigger position. They are set by pulling the rear trigger first.
The double acting double set triggers are also set by the rear trigger and fired by the front trigger, but the rifle can be cocked and fired without setting the trigger as well as with it set. This is a great advantage when hunting on a cold day and your fingers are a bit numb. With both types of set triggers there is a small screw between the two triggers that adjusts the weight of pull allowing for very light to more firm let-off as the situation requires. To my mind, for all but the dedicated target rifle, this type of trigger is best. It works fine as a target trigger and definitely is the way to go for the hunter.
There's no need to concern yourself about asking a good honest question. Welcome to the forum. :hatsoff:
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The double set triggers give you a hair trigger for accuracy. You can set the front trigger pull by turning a small screw that protrudes below the lock. The can be set so light that a mere touch on the side of the trigger will set off the gun.
In some of the set triggers, the triggers have to be cocked before the gun can be shot. In others, I call them hunting set triggers, the front trigger will set off the gun set or unset, but the trigger pull is different.
My personal preference is for a single trigger so I don't have any guns with set triggers. It is all a matter of preference.
Good question, welcome to the forum.
Many Klatch
In some of the set triggers, the triggers have to be cocked before the gun can be shot. In others, I call them hunting set triggers, the front trigger will set off the gun set or unset, but the trigger pull is different.
My personal preference is for a single trigger so I don't have any guns with set triggers. It is all a matter of preference.
Good question, welcome to the forum.
Many Klatch
hanshi
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Most of my guns and all my flinters have the double set triggers where you can set the rear trigger for a light pull or leave it unset for a heavier pull. Unset is great when wearing gloves or your trigger finger gets numb.
Never having hunted out of the South, I can either take off my glove or simply not wear one and keep my hand in my pocket. The "set" position is thus great for use in the woods. My US M1841 has the single military trigger but has been no handicap, either.
Never having hunted out of the South, I can either take off my glove or simply not wear one and keep my hand in my pocket. The "set" position is thus great for use in the woods. My US M1841 has the single military trigger but has been no handicap, either.
A single set trigger must be cocked before the lock can fire.
A double set trigger can fire the lock either cocked or uncocked.
Any set up that requires the triggers to be cocked before the lock can be cocked is dangerous
and should be corrected. :nono:
A double set trigger can fire the lock either cocked or uncocked.
Any set up that requires the triggers to be cocked before the lock can be cocked is dangerous
and should be corrected. :nono:
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The single acting double set triggers have been around for a very long time. They aren't my favorite by a long shot, but if used properly they are completely safe. Those who do not understand them should stay away from them but they aren't broken and don't need correcting. :v
