11-15-2017, 11:27 PM (This post was last modified: 11-18-2017, 05:16 PM by wilecoyote.)
Thanks to another member, I have ordered a Triggertech competitive 3.5# trigger.
According to what i have been able to gather, the function should be similar to the AR Gold. From photos it looks as the bow might just be what I'm looking for as it looks wider than the AR Gold. I'm hoping that is indeed true. If it is, it'll be what I've been looking for.
11-16-2017, 07:29 PM (This post was last modified: 11-16-2017, 08:03 PM by PVBoom.)
I would humbly submit that you (eventually) create some new thread with your observations in different posts. You could copy paste your previous thoughts to provide a master thread.
I look forward to your review. I also bought a Triggertech, but haven’t shot it yet because my AR is still incomplete. I got mine used from a guy parting out his AR for bolt gun and scope for 1000 meter shooting. He said it has less than 300 rounds shot with it, and I only paid $130, shipped. I did get to dry fire it a couple times with my son’s upper on my lower and I was plain giddy. We’re going shooting on Black Friday (as long as my health allows me to go), and I was already planning on a range report comparing it to his RRA MIL-SPEC trigger, swapping his upper between lowers for the tests. I can share if you would like.
Funny, you mentioned the AR Gold trigger; I was really leaning toward the AR Gold when I saw this review: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/04...r-roundup/. The thing that impressed me was the fact that it had the most consistent pull over multiple repetitions and had a shorter 1st-stage takeup than the AR Gold. If it is that consistent, then it will make my rifle that much more inherently accurate. Since this will not be a competition gun, I see no need for a competition trigger, and I really wanted a 2-stage setup for hunting and target shooting. I think I’ll be pretty happy with it.Below are pics of my trigger in the box, and on my partially completed AR.
Here’s my incomplete gun with the TriggerTech Trigger.
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-Zac
Husband, Father, Veteran. Grateful for my redemption.
Not a Grendel but since we're sharing pictures, this is the rifle in which I have my Triggertech/Christensen arms "truss trigger" installed [ATTACH=CONFIG]10229[/ATTACH]
js8588 Wrote:Not a Grendel but since we're sharing pictures, this is the rifle in which I have my Triggertech/Christensen arms "truss trigger" installed [ATTACH=CONFIG]10229[/ATTACH]
I almost bought the truss trigger, but ended up going with just the curved. I like the grooves machined into the trigger, they're nicely done. If this performs as nice as it looks, then I have a winner to have in all my precision rifles.
I was tempted to wait and put the Triggertech in the 6mm Creedmoor I've got in progress. There's no way I'll be able to last that long without trying it.
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wilecoyote Wrote:I almost bought the truss trigger, but ended up going with just the curved. I like the grooves machined into the trigger, they're nicely done. If this performs as nice as it looks, then I have a winner to have in all my precision rifles.
I was tempted to wait and put the Triggertech in the 6mm Creedmoor I've got in progress. There's no way I'll be able to last that long without trying it.
You'll buy another one. I'll pick up a 2nd one when I get one of the Proof Research 20 inch stainless 6.5 Grendel barrels early next year.
By the way, just ordered an MBT this afternoon. They're back on sale for $100 and at that price (as per your review) it'll work fine for my Irons-only trunk gun build.
Sounds good. Give it a try, it may work better for you than it did for me. I've thought about an MBT in my carbine, I'm just stubborn and keep a standard trigger in it keeping it pretty basic.
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11-23-2017, 02:31 AM (This post was last modified: 11-23-2017, 02:33 AM by zcostilla.)
wilecoyote Wrote:Zac, looks like a nice build you have going. Get that thing done! Hahaha...
I'll definitely post my results. I haven't mounted it yet, but with a long weekend coming up...
This is the rifle that has been used as my trigger eval/test platform. My Grendel of course.
It doesn't have the monopod anymore. I decided to remove them as I like bags better.
Thanks for the encouragement. That's a pretty rifle you have there. How heavy is it? I'm not really very mobile anymore, but even though I won't be stalking with it, I still don't want to top 7.5 lbs when it's all finished.
-Zac
Husband, Father, Veteran. Grateful for my redemption.
Zac, that rifle is a tank . It's around 12#, but I only really use it for shooting distance from a bench or prone. A motorcycle accident leery me with not a lot of hiking or hunting. The scope alone is a little over a couple pounds. It's still lighter than my Creedmoor . If I was going to go for a hunting rig, I would use a short barrel, retail and different stock. I had an 18" Grendel built up, but a friend just had to have it. When he gets back I'll ask him to weigh it and post or send you pics. It used an STR stock and Troy rail. It still has the Nikon monarch 2.5-10x50 in a 20 MOA Nikon mount, but I don't think the weighs half of what that Steiner does...
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