AR15 Trigger?

[wisconsinteacher]

I have a JP spring kit and a factory trigger in my 6.5 Grendel. There is a lot of travel and if I am relaxed, I can get most of the creep out then settle in for the last little bit of pull to fire the rifle. I am looking at a new trigger for the rifle. I would like it to be light because I shoot targets with this rifle and do not hunt with it. What would you get that won't break the bank?

 

[ScreaminEagle]

Timney. Nuff said

 

[Guy Miner]

Sounds like you have a traditional two-stage military trigger.

PERFECT for target shooting.

Yes, I'm serious.

Regards, Guy

 

[Vince]

Both of the previous answers were correct.
If you are blessed with a lot of time behind the military rifle, as all Marines are, you will come to love the traditional trigger. For the rest of us Timney is the next best choice. Before going to a Timney I'd suggest you shoot that rifle a bunch and really tighten your groups up as good as you think you can. Then put the Timney in. I'll bet you'll be even more amazed.
Just my $0.02.

 

[Guy Miner]

Agreed. :mrgreen:

 

[Wincheringen]

The Rock River NM trigger is decent, its about 4 1/2 lbs and two stage, it is probably the cheapest decent trigger out there. The best AR trigger is made by Geissele, there is really no other comparison to the stuff they offer. They start around $165.

http://geissele.com/

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Thanks for the info. I don't know if it is a 2 stage trigger because there is no real stopping part of the first stage. It is just a long pull that I have learned to take up before the hammer drops. I have shot .4" groups with the rifle and am able to keep it under 1" @ 100. I wonder it if is worth the $ for the trigger or not. I guess I could try it and then resell it if I don't see an improvement. Keep the info coming guys.

 

[Larry in SD]

A simple set screw can take some of the creep out. With the hammer cocked and the safety ON pull the trigger. Take note of how much the trigger moves before the tail of the trigger contacts the safety. All of this movement can be removed with a simple set screw.

Go to http://www.jardinc.com/images/stories/m ... stable.pdf

This is the installation instructions for their aftermarket trigger. They use a set screw installed in the hole in the receiver that the grip screw screws into. Remove the grip screw and grip (careful not to loose the spring and detent). Next remove the trigger and hammer. On most receivers I use a 1/4 x 28 TPI thread tape to clean up the threads so they go all the way into the inside of the lower receiver. Install a 1/4" x 28 TPI set screw (I use one 1/4" long) into the hole for the grip screw in the lower receiver.

Reassemble the trigger & hammer, cock the hammer and engage the safety. Now turn in the set screw to preload the trigger so the tail of the trigger contacts the safety. This should eliminate about half of your creep. One I have the desired setting on the set screw I remove the trigger & hammer and screw the set screw through into the inside of the lower receiver. I then coat that set screw with red loktite and insert it back into the grip screw hole. Once the trigger & hammer are reassembled engage the safety and once again set the set screw at the proper setting. Then reinstall the grip (don't forget the safety detent and spring).

In addition a little light polishing of the engagement surfaces makes for a decent trigger.

All of the above is for a standard single stage trigger.

However if you want a target grade trigger go with a JP Enterprises fully adjustable trigger, speed hammer and spring kit. It takes a bit to get it set up just right following the instructions JP provides but the end result is well worth it. I have installed 3 or 4 of the JP Trigger kits and they are first rate if a person wants a single stage trigger.

Larry

 

[RiverRider]

Hard offers a single-stage adjustable trigger that is pretty good IMO. It's not real easy to set up, though.

 

[ccoker]

Tried most of them and my favorite is the Wilson Combat TTU single stage 3 lb.

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Skeleton Timney just under 3 lbs and very big change from 7.5 lbs :shock: worth every penny !! Only took 30 minutes to R&R :mrgreen:

 

[RiverRider]

I meant "Jard." Stupid iPhone

 

[.300winmag]

The Rock Riverr NM trigger is decent, its about 4 1/2 lbs and two stage, it is probably the cheapest decent trigger out there. The best AR trigger is made by Geissele, there is really no other comparison to the stuff they offer. They start around $165.

http://geissele.com/

+1

 

[CMBTshooter]

The Rock Riverr NM trigger is decent, its about 4 1/2 lbs and two stage, it is probably the cheapest decent trigger out there. The best AR trigger is made by Geissele, there is really no other comparison to the stuff they offer. They start around $165.

http://geissele.com/

+1

+2 I don't think you will find a better trigger than the Geissele.