Single or set trigger for deer gun

Both of my hunting rifles have single triggers that let off at about 3 lbs. It gets cold here in the North Country and I find the single trigger easier to manipulate with gloves on.

Never use the set triggers hunting. Several of my rifles have them, but they also have decent triggers when unset. So I don't monkey with set triggers when hunting.

I'm probably no smart enough to remember the set trigger along with everything else I should have in mind when dropping the hammer on a buck.

Sometimes play with them at the range. There may be a small advantage, but it varies from gun to gun.

My Rev. longrifle does not have a sett trigger. It is the only ml rifle I have ever killed deer with. But, I have taken my Jaeger to the woods on hunts and did not, and would not, use the sett. When tired, shaking, cold, nose running, other end wanting to run :shocked2: , etc. I feel a too light trigger could be a detriment to proper shot placement.
As said though, a matter of personal choice.

My friend, the narrative of your camp member sounds more like shooter error than anything else. Not only should he have waited to control his breathing, in order to be sure of a safe, ethical shot, but it was not necessary to set the trigger. As you can tell, I much prefer shooting with a set trigger, especially offhand. But, I am sure it completely depends on the shooter.

I am very comfortable using the set trigger when shooting a deer. It has worked for me everytime. since I am hunting from a blind, I remove my glove for the shot. When small game hunting I put the hand with the trigger finger in my pocket while I'm looking for a target. My rifles can also be fired without using the set trigger if needed.

I've got both & any more, my guns with set triggers stay in the cabinet during hunting season. I had more than one experience with the set triggers becoming a problem while wearing gloves & trying to get a shot off at a deer. As stated, it's one more thing to have to do when the opportunity is presented. Also, it's way too easy to have a premature firing when getting ready while wearing gloves. I had it happen twice within a half hour one year. Set triggers are nice for target shootiing, but not so great for hunting. I'd rather use a well tuned single trigger.

I have and prefer double set on my flintlocks...In doing my research before building my Carolina rifle I found that most rifles from this area had set triggers on them...

I've never had a problem with them when hunting...I do though prefer ragg wool gloves with no fingers on them when hunting, no matter the weapon used...