Is there any performance difference in using a two stage versus a single stage Bix competition trigger? I shoot rimfire benchrest and was curious why a person would buy a two stage trigger?
Thanks!
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With a 2 stage trigger you take up a large amount of the pull weight with the first stage. This makes the second stage act like a much lighter trigger. As an example, let’s say you have a 4.5 lb pull weight and the first stage takes up 4 lb. It only takes .5 lb for the second stage to break the shot.
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A two stage trigger is more likely to be found useful in a shooting sport that includes some kind of movement, or engaging numerous targets. This enables you to “take up the slack” of the first stage, then have the opportunity/option of backing off the trigger if the sight picture is not optimal at the moment, then re engaging when it becomes optimal.
In a benchrest, stationary situation, once the sight picture is acquired you want to “touch it off” without delay, so a single stage is preferable.
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I think that used to be the case. I think even in PRS and NRL Hunter, single stage has taken over as it’s just much more efficient way of shooting. And people are used to getting sight picture long before ever putting finger on trigger or even loading weapon.
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Are you sure about that? I don’t think that is quite accurate. At least not for all two stage triggers. If not most.
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Most competitive shooters choose single stage these days. Even for sports like PRS. It’s a far more efficient and consistent way of shooting. Particularly on the move.
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Essentially with two-stage triggers such as the Bix’n Andy; pull weight adjustments for the 1st and 2nd stages are fully independent of each other. So you are correct there @rlynch31.
Like @les.voth said above, the real motivator for going with a two-stage trigger is that you have the ability to “back off” before committing to a shot.
Personally I feel this feature is most advantageous to hunters, where the opportunity for a shot might disappear at a moment’s notice.
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I use a two stage trigger on rifles that will sever multiple purposes. If I am hunting, I don’t want a glove to set off my rifle too easily or I don’t want a piece of grass to set use a 3 pound pull weight. However, if I am shooting long range prairie dogs, I want it as light as possible. Once pound or less is more acceptable.
I use fixed triggers for dedicated use rifles. For example my competition rifles all wear 1.5 ounce triggers and there is no way I’d ever shoot one at 1 pound.
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