Posted: 11/22/2007 5:34:46 PM EDT
| Going to set up a Bushie M4 16" barrel for hunting and 3-gun shoots. I want to change out the trigger from the heavier stock pull to a lighter pull. What kind of trigger do you guys like and/or have found to work well for you? |
| I have a jewel trigger. One of the nice things about an adjustable trigger is that you can set it up for benchrest shooting and if I want to, I can adjust it for going out hunting also. For benchrest shooting I like a lite pull and short take up, or what some might call a hair trigger. But this would not be very good trigger to have out hunting with. So, with a few minutes and an Allen wrench. I can set it for something more appropriate for hunting. |
| I think CMMG is working on a nice trigger that shouldnt break the bank. Im not the best one to answer questions about triggers. You might look in the new AR products for more info on the CMMG trigger..........................I think thats where I read about it. |
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I bought a trigger from cmmg that is a two stage I dont know what brand it was ran $120-135ish cant remember now its an amazing trigger it has a real light take up, with a great release I was really impressed it would be great for hunting, three gun all around a superior trigger. Just my 2cents. Here is a link to their site scroll down its at the bottom. http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/shop/?shop=1&cart=855403&cat=28& |
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I too have the RRA Two Stage and I like it a lot, on a longer range rifle, But for 3 Gun you REALLY do not need a lighter trigger at all, a stock trigger is probably best, less likely to have an AD with a stock trigger. I prefer the stock trigger to any aftermarket with the action shooting guns. For Long Range stuff is where the lighter match type triggers really shine. Granted the above are merely the opinion of this reporter and do not express the views of this station... |
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My standard practice is to use 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper to remove any burrs and sharp edges from the standard trigger parts. Then I assemble them with some quality moly/teflon/graphite grease on the front edge of the sear and the hammer hook and plenty of oil on the trigger and hammer pins as well. Dry firing the gun (just the lower assembly), with my other thumb to catch the hammer before it hits the frame, a bunch of times in front of the TV at night helps too. |
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My Varminter has the Bushmaster 2-stage in it. Err...had. The sear wore prematurely on me at a carbine course. I'll admit, suddenly running full auto was a bit of a learning experience! It still has a 2 stage in it, but with mil-spec parts, and cleaned up by a gunsmith friend. Anyway, my little A2 just has a stock trigger in it, but after the Varminter's nice 2 stage, I also want to upgrade it, I am spoiled by that nice, light and crisp trigger! I am probably going to go with a RRA for it. (But, I will look at the CMMG one now). I'm also intrigued by those 'drop-in' Chip McCormick ones... |
The last part about the dry firing method does indeed help to break in a regular trigger. my trigger felt a bit gritty at first when it was bran spanken new and I did this a bunch, it helped smooth it out. |
I've decided to go with the RRA trigger. I threw this question out on the Illinois forum and there were many that liked the RRA trigger also. So that settles that... And Thank you! |