6.5 creedmoor build

I have only competed in a couple of long range shoots (local PRS type), and don't really have a rifle set up specifically for match purposes of any kind, so my response isn't exactly well informed for the intended purpose. That said, for hunting and informal long range shooting as practice for hunting, I've tried quite a few different triggers. I've gotten to prefer 2 stage, and my current favorite is a Geissele super 700. Very clean and crisp, lots of adjustment, and it makes me smile every time.
I tried to explain why exactly I like the 2 stage a couple of different ways, but didn't like how it was coming out in type! I guess I'll just say I have my reasons that fit me and the type of shooting I do and understand lots won't agree, but, try one and you might just like it!

There are a few attributes of the two stage that appeal to me…The Huber Concepts Stage Break in particular which I have used on a few of my rifles for several years have proved to be totally reliable, consistent, and have an exceptionally crisp, 2nd stage break. They use a ball bearing mechanism, are very durable, and are claimed to maintain consistency for 100,000 shots.
-The greatest attribute for me is the first stage sets up the shot. Once the 2nd stage wall is reached, it signals my brain to synchronize my trigger squeeze and sight picture into a single action….as opposed to two separate actions with a single stage trigger. With practice this synchronization is fast and instinctive. Well suited for the fast action and intensity of PRS and certain hunting situations.
-The 1st and 2nd stage pull weights are subtractive. For example with a total weight 2.5# trigger, the first stage may have a 1# of pull weight. At the 2nd stage wall, the break weight would be 1,5#. With this system I generally use light 2 stage triggers for rigors of PRS and hunting while maintaining good control, and less possibility of an unintentional discharge.
Just my preference, and surely not everyone's cup of tea.

Greyfox said:

There are a few attributes of the two stage that appeal to me…The Huber Concepts Stage Break in particular which I have used on a few of my rifles for several years have proved to be totally reliable, consistent, and have an exceptionally crisp, 2nd stage break. They use a ball bearing mechanism, are very durable, and are claimed to maintain consistency for 100,000 shots.
-The greatest attribute for me is the first stage sets up the shot. Once the 2nd stage wall is reached, it signals my brain to synchronize my trigger squeeze and sight picture into a single action….as opposed to two separate actions with a single stage trigger. With practice this synchronization is fast and instinctive. Well suited for the fast action and intensity of PRS and certain hunting situations.
-The 1st and 2nd stage pull weights are subtractive. For example with a total weight 2.5# trigger, the first stage may have a 1# of pull weight. At the 2nd stage wall, the break weight would be 1,5#. With this system I generally use light 2 stage triggers for rigors of PRS and hunting while maintaining good control, and less possibility of an unintentional discharge.
Just my preference, and surely not everyone's cup of tea.

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Well said! The way you describe the wall at the second stage signaling your brain is what I was struggling with explaining. Also agree with the safety aspect. There is no room for control error with a very light (<=1lb) single stage trigger.

I'm going to look into Huber Concepts.

Lots of great triggers on the market. Which did you will come down to your preferences. I'm a big fan of the Super 700 for hunting and Target shooting.

I'm not a PRS guy. I run a light 1.5oz trigger in my BR gun. I say that for perspective. For my long range, likely PRS starter rifle, I have a Jard set to 12oz, I believe. If is a pretty good Savage trigger.

So, when I went to trigger my hunting rifle build (Win 70), I thought…..how do I want to pull this trigger? First, I want to touch it with bare skin. To me, that touch in cold weather is about 1lb. Then to break it, I want to feel my finger skin flex in the cold. That was about 2lbs. I bought the Timney. I set it up a couple oz over 2lbs. I tuned the over travel to 0 and then backed off a bit for dust, etc. It was perfect this year…..maybe a touch light in the cold, so I will reconsider 2.25lbs, but the funny thing is 2.25lbs feels too heavy in summer on longer targets!

I like the two stage TriggerTech Diamond in my chassi/PRS rig with a really light pull ~1lb as it lets me "cover" the trigger without sending a round. On the hunting guns with ~2lb+ work fine without.

I use TT and Timney in my PRS match rifles. Both work great. I don't go below 1 pound so the TT Special works fine. I have Timney Calvin Elites too. I like about 1.25-1.5 pounds so I can touch my trigger without it going off.

Make sure to get that barrel at least 26" too. I run 28" on mine. Have been since 2008. I like the free velocity