Geissele SSA-E or High Speed National Match?

[mudholestomper]

I’m finishing up my 308 AR10 precision rifle. It’s currently got a CMC single stage flat bow trigger.

The last time I measured the pull weight, it was right at 2-2.25lbs. It’s been a while since, so I don’t remember exactly.

It’s a fine trigger, but I want a light 2-stage trigger. Sub 2lb on the second stage.

I’m looking at the different versions of the SSA-E as well as the High Speed National Match, but can’t decide which is the best choice.

This gun is a 15lb bench gun that I’m using to learn the fundamentals of long range. It’s built on Aero Precision receivers and rail, an 18” X-Caliber barrel, a RifleSpeed gas block, rifle length gas and buffer, and a JP bcg. Current glass is a Trijicon Tenmile 3-18 in an ADM mount.

I like the idea of having the 3 different spring sets if the role of the rifle changes, and the 2nd stage of the HSNM trigger can get down under 1/2lb.

The SSA-E is obviously a very proven commodity, and the 2nd stage is also really light around 1-1.5lb.

Thoughts on which would be the best choice?

Hi-Speed National Match - Trigger Set

1st Stage 2nd Stage Total Weight Service Rifle 3.2 - 5 lbs. 0.5 - 1.5 lbs. 4.5 lbs. Minimum DMR 2.5 - 3.6 lbs. 0.5 - 1.5 lbs. 3.0 - 5.1 lbs. Match Rifle 1.5 - 2.5 lbs. 6.0 - 14 oz. 1.9 - 3.4 lbs All weights are approximate. Please note, our triggers are designed for mil-spec AR15/M4...

geissele.com

https://geissele.com/super-semi-automatic-enhanced-ssa-e-trigger.html

 

[TicTacTex]

The best choice is the one you’re the most happy with.
Triggers are just one of those items you end up buying multiples of and trying for yourself to see what fits you the best.

 

[Bacarrat]

I have multiples of both. If i was to pick one, SSAE. Don't need a trigger that light personally. On the NM I installed them and never messed with the trigger pull. It's very light straight from the factory and the 1st stage is very short. It all comes down to a personal preference. Even on my AI's I don't mess with the trigger pull weight and I'm perfectly happy with the 3.5-2.5lb pull weight on those.

 

[Gasgun]

I have a Hi Speed NM and a few SSA-EX.
They are so close that IMO, it’s not worth the effort setting up the Hi-Speed.
The SSA-EX is drop in and go.

 

[vanrichten]

I personally love the flat trigger SSA and have a dozen of them. I have a NM still in the package I’ll eventually put in my A2 but I’ve been “meaning to do that” for about a year.

 

[jmornoinf]

SSA-E

 

[Hoser]

NM for sure unless you have short fingers.

 

[Nik H]

I've tried both of your choices and the newer SSA-EX. The EX is pretty sweet. The National Match is also pretty nice but a little more finicky.

I know this is no help but you won't go wrong with any of those choices and it does come down to what you will actually prefer.

 

[mudholestomper]

The best choice is the one you’re the most happy with.
Triggers are just one of those items you end up buying multiples of and trying for yourself to see what fits you the best.

I can’t justify spending $250-$300 per trigger so I can try for myself and see what fits me best. I’d be willing to bet that most people would find that approach unreasonable.

I have considerable experience with lots of triggers and so do the members here. And I outlined my objective reasons for looking at these two triggers

SSA-E

It’s close to useless for you to answer and not provide any context for your answer.

 

[mudholestomper]

NM for sure unless you have short fingers.

Why?