Double trigger rifle

[pzbike]

[Dark Hunt]

Most rifles with two triggers are set triggers. You pull the first one to set the second one and then the second has a very light let off (a very few ounces). They were used as target guns although some were used for hunting. Now days you see them on reproduction muzzle loaders. Single set triggers became popular for a while after the double trigger popularity started to fade. These had one trigger but you pushed it forward to set it then it had a very, very light pull to set it off.

If the gun has two barrels then each trigger fires a particular barrel.

[Kwikvette]

[pzbike]

What I saw was a bolt action, single barrel. Are they reliable?

[Divernhunter]

All of the ones I have shot(several) are good. They were more popular when the regular triggers were bad with a heavy pull to work. Now days most factory triggers are much better. Savage started the path to better triggers with the Accu-trigger. I remember when people would make fun of it but now it is an accepted trigger by most people and it works well.

[870classic]

The pre-WWII Mausers I have owned and shot with double set triggers were exceptional in quality and reliability. The rear trigger will "set" the front trigger for a hair trigger pull (a few ounces). If you want a quick shot, use the front trigger for a heavier trigger pull (a few pounds).

Which rifle(s) are you looking at buying with double set triggers?

Best regards,
870classic

[SVT-40]

Most are custom hunting rifles, or as posted above a Steyr SSG sniper rifle.

You should post more information about the specific rifle you are interested in to get more feedback about that specific model.

I have two in my collection. One is a pre war Mauser sporting rifle, and the other is a post war CZ made sporter in 22. Hornet

[Jimmy's]

They take some getting use to and they are definately not for everyone.

[SVT-40]

Pic's

[pzbike]

[prop carver]

I've had an opportunity so fire a few over the years. I just like the look and feel of the double set triggers. Looks Good ... Works Good ... Lasts a Very Long Time.

[Wren1911]

I’ve never seen that before but I love the idea.

[dfletcher]

I have a few in CZ (the CZ is single set) Anschutz and Mannlicher Schoenauer and don't particularly care for them. In part because each of these rifles has an excellent adjustable "primary" trigger but also because nearly all sets work the same way. By triggering an internal mechanism that "slaps" the primary causing it to move and fire the rifle. Sets usually have alot of overtravel, and they're generally set so light (as in single digit ounces) that it's tough to get a feel.

I like light triggers on target rifles and I don't dislike set triggers, I just don't know that I'd go out of my way to have one. On the above I've set the primary where I like it and use it instead, mostly.

[bergmen]

Question regarding set triggers: Once you "set" the trigger, is there any way to "unset" it and return it to normal if you choose not to fire?

Dan

[LynnJr]

The gun looks like a 98 Mauser that has been sporterised.
Back in the day they were chambered in 300 H-H Magnum and down the road if they shot well gunsmiths would run a 300 Weatherby Magnum reamer in them and you would get a instant 300 Weatherby with its performance advantages.
On the trigger they work fine and because of the lighter pull weight they offer an accuracy advantage over a heavier trigger.
The only downside is you need to get used to using them or you will forget to set it.