Set Triggers

[Aiden204]

My deer rifle (Lefty Heym SR20 in 300 WM) has a set trigger. I love it

 

[MS 9x56]

My kipplauf has set triggers, if I understand it correctly it is called french set triggers when there is two triggers like on the kipplauf. The rear one is the trigger that is used to activate the set trigger function in the front trigger. Regardless of what it is called the result is a very crisp trigger pull.

However it does look a little odd with two triggers on a one barrel break action rifle, the rear one is also a bit smaller then the other.

View attachment 731825

I think the Germans would give you an argument on the “French trigger” name.

 

[Dirtdart]

My 2 Mauser sporters front triggers are of the military 2 stage type and break at 4 1/2 on the 7 mm and a shade over 5 on the 8mm. I actually prefer a 3 1/2 to 5 lbs on my still hunting rifles as I often have to take snap or jump shots. The heavier trigger gives me time to get on the game before firing.

Different strokes for different folks. I don't touch the trigger on a rifle until target is acquired but I am not "snap" shooting. A fast crossing bird with a shotgun is different.

 

[JB_AH]

My kipplauf has set triggers, if I understand it correctly it is called french set triggers when there is two triggers like on the kipplauf. The rear one is the trigger that is used to activate the set trigger function in the front trigger. Regardless of what it is called the result is a very crisp trigger pull.

However it does look a little odd with two triggers on a one barrel break action rifle, the rear one is also a bit smaller then the other.

View attachment 731825

It is the other way around: single set triggers are "Französischer Stecher":

Double set triggers would be "Deutscher Stecher":

(Images taken from the respective Wikipedia article)

 

[Atticus]

As others have mentioned, my Cz 404 came with a single set. I never liked it and recently dropped it off with the gunsmith for several upgrades including a new trigger.

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

As others have mentioned, my Cz 404 came with a single set. I never liked it and recently dropped it off with the gunsmith for several upgrades including a new trigger.

You didn’t need a new trigger, unless you just wanted one, the single set trigger can be adjusted to not have set , just a standard crisp pull.
Gumpy

 

[Atticus]

True enough, but it was getting several other upgrades and added that to the list.