Building a custom .338 on a Stiller TAC338. Any suggestions other than Huber for a 2 stage trigger? Reasons why if you have any?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aspen69</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> CG X-treme is the nicest 2 stage trigger that I have tried . </div></div>
ditto
If you shoot the CRC match at Byers, you're welcome to give my CG a try.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aspen69</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> CG X-treme is the nicest 2 stage trigger that I have tried . </div></div>
ditto
If you shoot the CRC match at Byers, you're welcome to give my CG a try.
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I absolutely love my CG trigger as well.
I absolutely love my CG trigger as well.
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Nice, I talked to them today. By the way, they have a bottom safety tactical Model 22 coming in the new year. Think I am going to wait for it (maybe)...
Nice, I talked to them today. By the way, they have a bottom safety tactical Model 22 coming in the new year. Think I am going to wait for it (maybe)...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DT1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting, does the bottom safety make it a "tactical" trigger or is there something else different about it vs the regular CG 2-stage trigger (I have one and like it)
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Different trigger shoe, sealed cover plate w/o viewing windows, and iirc some kind or corrosion resistant coating. The trigger feels the same but has some enhanced reliability/durability features.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DT1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting, does the bottom safety make it a "tactical" trigger or is there something else different about it vs the regular CG 2-stage trigger (I have one and like it)
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Different trigger shoe, sealed cover plate w/o viewing windows, and iirc some kind or corrosion resistant coating. The trigger feels the same but has some enhanced reliability/durability features.
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Both huber and ch jackson are good triggers. Downside is they're quite expensive.
Both huber and ch jackson are good triggers. Downside is they're quite expensive.
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I have a Huber and can assure you there is no way you could be disappointed in it...
I have a Huber and can assure you there is no way you could be disappointed in it...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inzaneriderz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Huber and can assure you there is no way you could be disappointed in it... </div></div>
Same here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inzaneriderz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Huber and can assure you there is no way you could be disappointed in it... </div></div>
Same here.
Re: 2-stage trigger options?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DT1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting, does the bottom safety make it a "tactical" trigger or is there something else different about it vs the regular CG 2-stage trigger (I have one and like it)
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Different trigger shoe, sealed cover plate w/o viewing windows, and iirc some kind or corrosion resistant coating. The trigger feels the same but has some enhanced reliability/durability features.</div></div>
Thank you for the information. I'll have to look into them when they're available.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DT1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting, does the bottom safety make it a "tactical" trigger or is there something else different about it vs the regular CG 2-stage trigger (I have one and like it)
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Different trigger shoe, sealed cover plate w/o viewing windows, and iirc some kind or corrosion resistant coating. The trigger feels the same but has some enhanced reliability/durability features.</div></div>
Thank you for the information. I'll have to look into them when they're available.
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I purchased 2 Huber triggers and finally installed one. The other is at GAP going on my build. I am impressed. I'll be buying 3 more for the actions I have sitting. I think you'll be happy with it also.
I purchased 2 Huber triggers and finally installed one. The other is at GAP going on my build. I am impressed. I'll be buying 3 more for the actions I have sitting. I think you'll be happy with it also.
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I am using a CG ex-treme tactical trigger in a rifle I recently had built. The trigger is excellent.
I believe it was the only two stage triggers availble for use in a tactical rifle. The Huber however nice it may be is not a 2 stage trigger as the sear does not release after it is engaged and you take your finger off the trigger.
I am using a CG ex-treme tactical trigger in a rifle I recently had built. The trigger is excellent.
I believe it was the only two stage triggers availble for use in a tactical rifle. The Huber however nice it may be is not a 2 stage trigger as the sear does not release after it is engaged and you take your finger off the trigger.
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^^ above is what the fellow at CG said to me also. When I called Huber, he confirmed that. He said, if you take your finger off the trigger after reaching the "wall" at the end of the first stage, and you take the pressure back up, you go right back to the "wall", if you really need to reset, either work the bolt, or engage the safety which resets the sear entirely.
My smith had this to say:
"I have installed several "Xtreme" triggers and I am not that impressed. They are OK once they are set up, but I see them as coming out of adjustment and in need of occasional tune ups. They seem good for a competition rifle that is on and off the line. But for a durible trigger, one that may be in and out of elements, I would say that they aren't that great. "
Perhaps this wasn't the newer "tactical" version from CG, but the benchrest version? Anyway, it seems the huber triggers are very much in use, and there doesn't seem to be any durability or function issues in question there, so I am going to stay with the Huber, which has the bottom safety available now.
Also, to answer DT1 about the bottom safety, Huber offers right, left and bottom options for safety engagement - CG currently only offers left/right for the tactical trigger. They are releasing a bottom model after the new year.
I just like (from M1A/M1 shooting being able to engage the safety from my trigger finger). It also makes the safety ambidextrous.
^^ above is what the fellow at CG said to me also. When I called Huber, he confirmed that. He said, if you take your finger off the trigger after reaching the "wall" at the end of the first stage, and you take the pressure back up, you go right back to the "wall", if you really need to reset, either work the bolt, or engage the safety which resets the sear entirely.
My smith had this to say:
"I have installed several "Xtreme" triggers and I am not that impressed. They are OK once they are set up, but I see them as coming out of adjustment and in need of occasional tune ups. They seem good for a competition rifle that is on and off the line. But for a durible trigger, one that may be in and out of elements, I would say that they aren't that great. "
Perhaps this wasn't the newer "tactical" version from CG, but the benchrest version? Anyway, it seems the huber triggers are very much in use, and there doesn't seem to be any durability or function issues in question there, so I am going to stay with the Huber, which has the bottom safety available now.
Also, to answer DT1 about the bottom safety, Huber offers right, left and bottom options for safety engagement - CG currently only offers left/right for the tactical trigger. They are releasing a bottom model after the new year.
I just like (from M1A/M1 shooting being able to engage the safety from my trigger finger). It also makes the safety ambidextrous.
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I have Huber triggers in 4 bolt guns and love them. I buy the Varmint one because that was what Huber recommened for my application when I spoke with him by phone.
I have Huber triggers in 4 bolt guns and love them. I buy the Varmint one because that was what Huber recommened for my application when I spoke with him by phone.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HeroFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ above is what the fellow at CG said to me also. When I called Huber, he confirmed that. He said, if you take your finger off the trigger after reaching the "wall" at the end of the first stage, and you take the pressure back up, you go right back to the "wall", if you really need to reset, either work the bolt, or engage the safety which resets the sear entirely.
My smith had this to say:
"I have installed several "Xtreme" triggers and I am not that impressed. They are OK once they are set up, but I see them as coming out of adjustment and in need of occasional tune ups. They seem good for a competition rifle that is on and off the line. But for a durible trigger, one that may be in and out of elements, I would say that they aren't that great. "
Perhaps this wasn't the newer "tactical" version from CG, but the benchrest version? Anyway, it seems the huber triggers are very much in use, and there doesn't seem to be any durability or function issues in question there, so I am going to stay with the Huber, which has the bottom safety available now.
Also, to answer DT1 about the bottom safety, Huber offers right, left and bottom options for safety engagement - CG currently only offers left/right for the tactical trigger. They are releasing a bottom model after the new year.
I just like (from M1A/M1 shooting being able to engage the safety from my trigger finger). It also makes the safety ambidextrous. </div></div>
If your smith does not know how to set-up a CG trigger that could very much explain his dislike. They require patience and a little work to set up. As far as durability and use in adverse conditions, there are 300 or so of the tactical versions in production as we speak for use by guys who get their rifles quite dirty in sandy/wet environments. Call Mr. Myers to discuss if you require more info.
Hubers feel great. Next time you pull the first stage, but not the second, butt strike your rifle a few times and see if the "set" trigger behaves as you'd like.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HeroFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ above is what the fellow at CG said to me also. When I called Huber, he confirmed that. He said, if you take your finger off the trigger after reaching the "wall" at the end of the first stage, and you take the pressure back up, you go right back to the "wall", if you really need to reset, either work the bolt, or engage the safety which resets the sear entirely.
My smith had this to say:
"I have installed several "Xtreme" triggers and I am not that impressed. They are OK once they are set up, but I see them as coming out of adjustment and in need of occasional tune ups. They seem good for a competition rifle that is on and off the line. But for a durible trigger, one that may be in and out of elements, I would say that they aren't that great. "
Perhaps this wasn't the newer "tactical" version from CG, but the benchrest version? Anyway, it seems the huber triggers are very much in use, and there doesn't seem to be any durability or function issues in question there, so I am going to stay with the Huber, which has the bottom safety available now.
Also, to answer DT1 about the bottom safety, Huber offers right, left and bottom options for safety engagement - CG currently only offers left/right for the tactical trigger. They are releasing a bottom model after the new year.
I just like (from M1A/M1 shooting being able to engage the safety from my trigger finger). It also makes the safety ambidextrous. </div></div>
If your smith does not know how to set-up a CG trigger that could very much explain his dislike. They require patience and a little work to set up. As far as durability and use in adverse conditions, there are 300 or so of the tactical versions in production as we speak for use by guys who get their rifles quite dirty in sandy/wet environments. Call Mr. Myers to discuss if you require more info.
Hubers feel great. Next time you pull the first stage, but not the second, butt strike your rifle a few times and see if the "set" trigger behaves as you'd like.
Re: 2-stage trigger options?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HeroFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ above is what the fellow at CG said to me also. When I called Huber, he confirmed that. He said, if you take your finger off the trigger after reaching the "wall" at the end of the first stage, and you take the pressure back up, you go right back to the "wall", if you really need to reset, either work the bolt, or engage the safety which resets the sear entirely.
My smith had this to say:
"I have installed several "Xtreme" triggers and I am not that impressed. They are OK once they are set up, but I see them as coming out of adjustment and in need of occasional tune ups. They seem good for a competition rifle that is on and off the line. But for a durible trigger, one that may be in and out of elements, I would say that they aren't that great. "
Perhaps this wasn't the newer "tactical" version from CG, but the benchrest version? Anyway, it seems the huber triggers are very much in use, and there doesn't seem to be any durability or function issues in question there, so I am going to stay with the Huber, which has the bottom safety available now.
Also, to answer DT1 about the bottom safety, Huber offers right, left and bottom options for safety engagement - CG currently only offers left/right for the tactical trigger. They are releasing a bottom model after the new year.
I just like (from M1A/M1 shooting being able to engage the safety from my trigger finger). It also makes the safety ambidextrous. </div></div>
Have 3000+ rds on my CG trigger, it's not on a bench rest rifle, gets dirty/dusty. Have not needed to re-adjust. Last time I talked to Tom Meyers he told me he was awarded a military contract. No doubt his trigger went through some testing, guessing it involved a bit more than taking it "on and off" the line.
My smith, Jon Beanland, uses a CG trigger on his tactical comp rifle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HeroFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ above is what the fellow at CG said to me also. When I called Huber, he confirmed that. He said, if you take your finger off the trigger after reaching the "wall" at the end of the first stage, and you take the pressure back up, you go right back to the "wall", if you really need to reset, either work the bolt, or engage the safety which resets the sear entirely.
My smith had this to say:
"I have installed several "Xtreme" triggers and I am not that impressed. They are OK once they are set up, but I see them as coming out of adjustment and in need of occasional tune ups. They seem good for a competition rifle that is on and off the line. But for a durible trigger, one that may be in and out of elements, I would say that they aren't that great. "
Perhaps this wasn't the newer "tactical" version from CG, but the benchrest version? Anyway, it seems the huber triggers are very much in use, and there doesn't seem to be any durability or function issues in question there, so I am going to stay with the Huber, which has the bottom safety available now.
Also, to answer DT1 about the bottom safety, Huber offers right, left and bottom options for safety engagement - CG currently only offers left/right for the tactical trigger. They are releasing a bottom model after the new year.
I just like (from M1A/M1 shooting being able to engage the safety from my trigger finger). It also makes the safety ambidextrous. </div></div>
Have 3000+ rds on my CG trigger, it's not on a bench rest rifle, gets dirty/dusty. Have not needed to re-adjust. Last time I talked to Tom Meyers he told me he was awarded a military contract. No doubt his trigger went through some testing, guessing it involved a bit more than taking it "on and off" the line.
My smith, Jon Beanland, uses a CG trigger on his tactical comp rifle.
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KevinU - any chance your going out to Byers this weekend? I will be there helping at a match, and would love to take a look at your rifle and check out the trigger.
KevinU - any chance your going out to Byers this weekend? I will be there helping at a match, and would love to take a look at your rifle and check out the trigger.
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I think Im going to like my CG from what it looks like here on this thread.
I think Im going to like my CG from what it looks like here on this thread.
