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I'm not really new to AR rifles, was in some form of the Army for about 11 years, but haven't shot AR's since I left in 2008. I'm putting together my first one to use for hunting and am pretty overwhelmed about trigger options. For you guys who hunt with this style rifle, do you prefer single stage or double stage triggers, and why? Recommendations on a trigger that is a "best buy for the money", not just the super expensive top of the line stuff? Thanks.
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Two stage. For your description a RRA varmint or a Geissele G2S.
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I use both single and 2 stage
Geissele G2S and rock river 2 stage
I have several different singles Wilson Combat 3 gun Timney 3.5 CMC 3.5 Rise Armament 3.5
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for just hunting RRA Varmint will be fine.
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Never tried the RRA Varmint, but really like their 2-stage trigger.
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For hunting, you can beat the Timney or McCormick
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RRA if you are on a budget, Geissele if you don't mind spending a little more. I prefer a two stage trigger for a hunting rifle.
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Another vote for the RRA Varmint trigger (which is a 2 stage, if that's not clear already)
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RRA varmint and look no further. Even my 2 stage hating friend was impressed....
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I'm a newbie when it comes to building ARs but I just received a Larue two stage. It was back ordered for 3 months but it was $125. It is also my first two stage. Haven't shot it much yet. But I think it is worth considering.
You can get it without a wait if you want to pay more.
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My son has a 2 stage National Match that's really sweet. I have a Hiperfire 24E that I like a lot.
The 24E comes with 3 spring sets that allows you to adjust the weight of pull. The lightest set of springs give the heaviest hammer drop which is great for some surplus ammo. The lightest pull is about 2.5 lbs. The springs allow you to adjust the pull to just over 4 lbs.
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For hunting, the ALG Defense ACT is what you seek. They supply 2 sets of springs now. Mine breaks at 4.5 lbs. and still retains mil-spec reliability. Definitely a best buy IMO.
I also run a RRA 2 stage, which is also excellent for the money. It also breaks at 4.5 lbs overall. It may be better for target shooting, but I think I have come to prefer the ACT for hunting.
BTW, ALG = Amy Lynn Geissele......
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For hunting, you can beat the Timney or McCormick Yes you can. For half the price a RR NM 2 stage is pretty nice and safer.
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For hunting, the ALG Defense ACT is what you seek. They supply 2 sets of springs now. Mine breaks at 4.5 lbs. and still retains mil-spec reliability. Definitely a best buy IMO.
I also run a RRA 2 stage, which is also excellent for the money. It also breaks at 4.5 lbs overall. It may be better for target shooting, but I think I have come to prefer the ACT for hunting.
BTW, ALG = Amy Lynn Geissele...... I would not call a 4.5 pound trigger good, for target shooting unless required by rules. Thats what we shot under for years. 4.5 minimum. Guess what? All of our non match guns don't have triggers anywhere near 4.5 pounds....
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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You have lots of choices. I just put one of the Rough Justice 3.0 triggers in an HBAR and think pretty highly of it. The last two Timney triggers I bought were disappointing.
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RRA varmint and look no further. Even my 2 stage hating friend was impressed.... I asked the same question not long ago and simply took rost495's advise. He and a few others here have more time on an AR than the rest of us together and hes spot on here as per norm. I put one in and could not be happier. Might be just a tiny bit light but Im getting used to it and really like it
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You can bend the trigger spring just a hair to pick up weight if you want a bit more...
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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Two stage. For your description a RRA varmint or a Geissele G2S. I'll second these choices. I have one of each on my two AR's. Ed
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You can bend the trigger spring just a hair to pick up weight if you want a bit more... Thanks, but the more I shoot it the better I like it! Probly run as is for a while, good to know they can be adjusted some though
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