Light Triggers And Snatching

[gsxrman]

Are we trying to say that "snatching" is an actual technique?
I always think of it as a mistake.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with a "hair trigger" as long as the shooter can use it, can feel it properly and control the pull.
My two main rifles have this set up.
Your technique would work with a heavy trigger or a light trigger.
Unless bench rested, then holding onto a target is very difficult, so you learn to move your sites onto the target and squeeze.
Some or most come up from below, I come in from the side, settle on target and squeeze.
Most of the time I don't even "think" right squeeze, it just happens, like automatically.

[AdeC]

To be fair the standard of shooting by the British in the Boer wars was so bad the NSRA was set up to improve it!
While trying to explain the concept of the surprise break on another forum a while back, I was amazed at how many people just didn't understand the concept

[NickG]

I have observed some very good shots on the field target circuit Ihave witnessed a technique even where they tap the trigger several times before the shot !.
Almost like several snatches .
Not for me I use the op's approach.

[rapidresponse1]

agree with you

[look no hands]

I actually adjusted one of my triggers the other day as it was to light, I suppose the problem for me is using different triggers, I've become accustomed to the fake two stage unit on my Supersport Custom, which I find is a lovely trigger to use, so I try and set my other triggers up to be like that, the trigger I'm used to is not light but does break like glass (in my eyes anyway), so I'm used to pulling quickly through the first stage to positive stop and then tripping the trigger when ready, the proper two stage unit I adjusted the other day was to light, so when I pulled through the first stage quickly it went off, so I adjusted it slightly heavier, so it stopped positively, if you get what I'm saying.

[MartynB]

I actually adjusted one of my triggers the other day as it was to light, I suppose the problem for me is using different triggers, I've become accustomed to the fake two stage unit on my Supersport Custom, which I find is a lovely trigger to use, so I try and set my other triggers up to be like that, the trigger I'm used to is not light but does break like glass (in my eyes anyway), so I'm used to pulling quickly through the first stage to positive stop and then tripping the trigger when ready, the proper two stage unit I adjusted the other day was to light, so when I pulled through the first stage quickly it went off, so I adjusted it slightly heavier, so it stopped positively, if you get what I'm saying.

I also remember that on a Mercury S and Challenger I had back in the day

[Waddy]

I have to agree with the OP, I've bought two rifles second hand that had hair triggers, didn't like them set like that at all. One of them in particular, a HW 97, the millisecond I felt the trigger touch my finger it had fired !

Obviously everyone likes things how they are comfortable with, but sometimes it's just plain dangerous IMHO.

[Antoni]

I actually adjusted one of my triggers the other day as it was to light, I suppose the problem for me is using different triggers, I've become accustomed to the fake two stage unit on my Supersport Custom, which I find is a lovely trigger to use, so I try and set my other triggers up to be like that, the trigger I'm used to is not light but does break like glass (in my eyes anyway), so I'm used to pulling quickly through the first stage to positive stop and then tripping the trigger when ready, the proper two stage unit I adjusted the other day was to light, so when I pulled through the first stage quickly it went off, so I adjusted it slightly heavier, so it stopped positively, if you get what I'm saying.

What is a fake two stage trigger?

What is the advantage of a two stage trigger over the trigger on my Scorpion pistol which doesn't move until it fires after more than one and a half pounds force is exceeded? I like that type the most.

[look no hands]

What is a fake two stage trigger?

What is the advantage of a two stage trigger over the trigger on my Scorpion pistol which doesn't move until it fires after more than one and a half pounds force is exceeded? I like that type the most.

Commonly known as a pseudo trigger, not a true or proper two stager, I like them as my Supersport has one and I shoot that well.

[Antoni]

My HW80 has the respected Rekord triger but I've never understood what the first stage does - except that sometimes the trigger does not return if I abandon the shot before the second release stage.

What does the first stage of a real two-stage trigger do?

[maximus]

I think the advantage of a true two stage trigger is that it is safer due the the increased sear engagement prior to taking up the first stage. The pseudo two stage triggers are basically set on a knife edge to give a creep free 'second' stage. I also think that with heavier triggers its more difficult to gradually squeeze the shot off as due to the weight of pull it takes more time to release the shot which means holding aim for longer. I find it much easier with a light trigger but they can be too light.

[ToniD]

What is a fake two stage trigger?

What is the advantage of a two stage trigger over the trigger on my Scorpion pistol which doesn't move until it fires after more than one and a half pounds force is exceeded? I like that type the most.

I believe that the Webley Vulcan has a fake two stage trigger.
It is explained in detail somewhere on here.