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Only marginally better than a stock trigger...............& I o mean only marginally. You're wasting money if you buy that.

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With all the decent priced 2 stage triggers the NB coated mil spec triggers seem like a waste.

Thanks guys

Bob. AR's are pretty cool. I'm always surprised with how well they shoot too. Like I said in an earlier post, I usually run RRA 2 stage varmint match triggers. Here's one I've been playing around with a little bit recently. Got the barrel from one of our club members. I'm just running loads I developed in different rifles, but it does alright. Here's a 100 yard group:


Here are some groups fired at 400 yards. Actually the first group fired at 400 yards with the new barrel:


So yesterday when I was shooting, I was thinking about this thread and was thinking to myself that a good trigger really helps at shooting extended ranges. However, I would rather focus more on the target and form and other things, rather than worry about the trigger:




It was a little windier yesterday than the first time I took that new barrel out, but it shows some great promise. A good trigger is really something you shouldn't be thinking about when shooting your rifle. It either works great without much thought, or it's damn annoying and eventually gets replaced. You'll know when you have a chidt trigger. Just how I see it..

Good shooting that barrel is a shooter for sure..

Thanks John. My old buddy (ex Air borne Ranger) is a damn good shooter and knew what he had. I think he was just being nice and wanted me to have it, since he knew I'd use it. He's almost 80 years old. When I saw him at the clubs last gunshow, he gave it to me and said we would settle up later. He's a good guy. On another note, that damn 300WBY that is sitting on the bench with the AR got its azz whipped by the AR. I really need to work on a good load for that rifle!!!! I set up 2 targets for schits and giggles and this is how it went down:

The upper target was the 300WBY with 178 ELDX. 3 shot group was still sub moa. I'm like you. I don't like shooting those pounders more than 3 shots in a group!!


That would still be deer or elk in the freezer. The same rifle slings the 175 LRX into about the same sized group. Not horrible, but could be improved upon...

I see the CMG trigger fits both the AR10 and the AR15, will any AR15 trigger fit a AR10?

At any rate I ordered two RRA varmint triggers. As time allows I will put them in a couple lowers. Oddly my older AR's have sort of acceptable triggers, bit heavy and with creep but I can shoot them pretty good. Will be easier with a better trigger.

Well I installed the RRA triggers on two AR's. All I can say is outstanding. I also put a PSA "enhanced" trigger on another lower. The stock trigger was like three miles of creep, potholes and a curve. The Enhanced trigger made for a smooth letoff anyway and not too heavy as I replaced the hammer spring also. I really like the RRA triggers though, makes shooting consistent small groups much easier.

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Good deal man. Some guys, myself included, polish the RRA for a better smoother first stage on that trigger. Some don't, but I suggest it, if you are really anal about the feel. That may be where the Larue MBT2S may shine vs. using the RRA 2 stage varmint match. If you don't, it will smooth out over time. No big deal. Glad you gave it a try though. I really like them. I believe Rost495 also uses them and likes them. If you bought them at Right to Bear Arms, they are great to deal with. I was shooting my AR with HBAR tonight after working up some loads with my 7mm08. Always a pleasure to shoot my AR's with the RRA triggers. When you are shooting, the last thing you really want to think about is the trigger.

The PSA EPT? I have a couple and think they are decent, well, they're better than standard forsure. Still undecided on the RRA, Larue and PSA two-stage triggers I am supposed to be testing.... Sidetracked. I have used the Larue the most and do like it.

Guess I have the RRA NM, not Varmint.

Did anyone try the PSA drop in from the op?

I've had a few NM triggers and do not like them as much as the RRA varmint 2 stage. You'll probably like the Larue MBT2S better than the NM. Those Larue's are great triggers, as are the RRA varmint match. Hard to go wrong with either of those 2.

Well after having seen all the tight groups you have posted I pretty much take your advice without question. After running AR's for 50 years with "broke in" and some just lightly polished and respringed the 2 stage RRA varmint is a real wonderment! I hardly notice the 1st stage so I will let it break in. Yes I ordered from Right to Bear Arms. Fast shipping.

That's great. I love then when they are like that. My last 2 I ordered were great, but my first couple needed just a slight polish. Glad to hear it is working out for you.. My buddy who is in the local SWAT tried a couple of my AR's and he is ordering a couple RRA's today, as well.