Set back, set back straight or extra set back....? What's the consensus?

[bozzer]

Don't decide because you 'like the look of'. Decide because of which fits you best and suits your purpose.

I preferred the straight blade on my target 77's. The curved blades, especially the extra set back ones, tend to have quite a curve to them and that limits the trigger finger to sitting in the middle of that curve. If you use a straight blade then it gives more options re vertical position for the trigger finger contact. You can also use the trigger finger on the straight blades very low if that position suits, and that gives the effect of a lighter release ( longer levers ).

[rhyslightnin]

Don't decide because you 'like the look of'. Decide because of which fits you best and suits your purpose.

I preferred the straight blade on my target 77's. The curved blades, especially the extra set back ones, tend to have quite a curve to them and that limits the trigger finger to sitting in the middle of that curve. If you use a straight blade then it gives more options re vertical position for the trigger finger contact. You can also use the trigger finger on the straight blades very low if that position suits, and that gives the effect of a lighter release ( longer levers ).

this is one of the reasons I'm looking at the straight trigger.., I'm not keen on the idea of the trigger being so curved it is limiting my manipulation of it.
thanks for the input
Rhys

[Geezer]

Can we have a "depends on the stock design, especially the thickness and shape of the pistol grip (and your hand size and shape)", option? Because that is the correct answer. What works for you works for you.

[rhyslightnin]

Can we have a "depends on the stock design, especially the thickness and shape of the pistol grip (and your hand size and shape)", option? Because that is the correct answer. What works for you works for you.

"Alright Geezer"
Sorry, I couldn't resist, having been in Portsmouth dockyard for an extended stretch it's a classic STD term
As for options..
Well yes I suppose but that is the bit I'd like to hear about because the information you give is what will help me make the most educated guess on which I'd like to buy, after You lot have said things like "this generally works with this stock" " that generally works with that grip" or "I've got short fingers & this stock" etc etc..
I realize that there is no right answer I'd just like to hear your answer and the reasons why so I deduce better what I need
Thanks Rhys

[Willenium]

I like the Rowan Extra Setback blade but the CS800 makes it feel like it's too far back I think. I may have been better off with a regular Setback but it's done now and it's not unusable.

[robs5230]

extra setback for standard stock. Setback for CS