Single or set trigger for deer gun

[vthunter52]

Both of my hunting rifles have single triggers that let off at about 3 lbs. It gets cold here in the North Country and I find the single trigger easier to manipulate with gloves on.

 

[ryoung14]

Never use the set triggers hunting. Several of my rifles have them, but they also have decent triggers when unset. So I don't monkey with set triggers when hunting.

I'm probably no smart enough to remember the set trigger along with everything else I should have in mind when dropping the hammer on a buck.

Sometimes play with them at the range. There may be a small advantage, but it varies from gun to gun.

 

[Rifleman1776]

My Rev. longrifle does not have a sett trigger. It is the only ml rifle I have ever killed deer with. But, I have taken my Jaeger to the woods on hunts and did not, and would not, use the sett. When tired, shaking, cold, nose running, other end wanting to run :shocked2: , etc. I feel a too light trigger could be a detriment to proper shot placement.
As said though, a matter of personal choice.

 

[CSoldier]

My friend, the narrative of your camp member sounds more like shooter error than anything else. Not only should he have waited to control his breathing, in order to be sure of a safe, ethical shot, but it was not necessary to set the trigger. As you can tell, I much prefer shooting with a set trigger, especially offhand. But, I am sure it completely depends on the shooter.

 

[Rat Trapper]

I am very comfortable using the set trigger when shooting a deer. It has worked for me everytime. since I am hunting from a blind, I remove my glove for the shot. When small game hunting I put the hand with the trigger finger in my pocket while I'm looking for a target. My rifles can also be fired without using the set trigger if needed.

 

[Protrucker]

I've got both & any more, my guns with set triggers stay in the cabinet during hunting season. I had more than one experience with the set triggers becoming a problem while wearing gloves & trying to get a shot off at a deer. As stated, it's one more thing to have to do when the opportunity is presented. Also, it's way too easy to have a premature firing when getting ready while wearing gloves. I had it happen twice within a half hour one year. Set triggers are nice for target shootiing, but not so great for hunting. I'd rather use a well tuned single trigger.

 

[nchawkeye]

I have and prefer double set on my flintlocks...In doing my research before building my Carolina rifle I found that most rifles from this area had set triggers on them...

I've never had a problem with them when hunting...I do though prefer ragg wool gloves with no fingers on them when hunting, no matter the weapon used...