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Posted: 1/3/2007 2:37:57 PM EDT
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I recently purchased a "used" Colt AR 15 A3 HBAR ELETE and I'm now looking for an adjustable match grade trigger for it. Several questions, since this is my first, #1--How hard is the trigger to change? #2--Where can I get an adjustable one, and #3--what's it going to cost me? Also looking for a barrel (.925") mounted bipod. I made 8 concetitive shots at small balloons, 2 golf ballls and 2 "push pins" last weekend, at about 75 yards--------my BEST shooting ever!!! And today, I put a better scope on it, so now I can actually SEE the "push pins"!! This will be more of a "bench rest target" weapon than anything else, but them PLFFLC better watch TFO!! Thanks John |
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#1 very easy. 2 pins & maybe the pistol grip. A couple of my triggers will come out without removing it. #2 I'd say Jard or Jewell for a good adjustable. There are lots of good trigger groups out there. I'm just listing my two preferred adjustables. #3 This really depends entirely on you & how much looking you do. ETA: You don't want a barrel mounted bipod. It's too easy to apply inconsistent stresses on the barrel. Get a freefloated handguard & mount a bipod on that. I prefer Harris but again, there are several good manufacturers out there. |
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Thank you----that will help Never thought of the barrel stress, although my is a SS "Bull" barrel, whould the barrel mount still effect it? I'm familiar with Harris's front sling swivel mount, but on mine, the front mount is just on the metal shroud, which is kinda "vented". Not sure if there is enough "meat" there for a bypod. Do you know of another way to mount? Thanks again, John |
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I'll concurr with the suggestions for a Jewell trigger. Not the easiest to install givin some really poor instructions but well worth the modest challange. Think they run about $200.00. Absolutely say away from barrel mounted bi-pods if you're looking for real levels of accuracy and repeatable points of impact. The float tube should be plenty stiff for bi-pod use. But --- I'd suggest sand bags as a much less expensive, and much steadier base for "from the bench" target shooting. A couple bags made from the legs of a old pair of jeans work really well and dry sand is "dirt cheap" at home stores. Might not be "tacticool" but very stable. A couple bags to rest the weight of the rifle on and a softer one for the buttstock and you'll be astounded at the stability. Use the front bags to support the weight of the rifle, use your non-trigger finger hand to squeeze the rear bag to adjust elevation and you'll be shooting well enough to be the envy of many shooters with ease. |
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Most people replace the stock handguards & barrel nut with an aftermarket assembly. You can then get a rail mount for a harris bipod. Another option is one of the freefloat handguards that clamps over the existing barrel nut. This option means you wouldn't have to remove the gas block. Here's a pic of my first AR. It's just a free-floating tube handguard with a sling stud at the end. The bipod attaches directly to that. 
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