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Best Precision Trigger

lencomatt

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Looking for opinions on the best trigger for a precision semi auto rifle. I generally like around 1.5#'s in my bolt guns, I would like something with less take up and over travel.
 
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Single or 2stage? I LOVE the geissele hi speed match in my gun. It's 1st stage is at 2 lb and second at around 1.2 lbs. You take up the 2 lbs then break the 1.2 lbs essentially making it a 1.2lb trigger. Adjustable sear engagement and over travel.
 
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What are you shooting - .223 or .308? To get the pull weight you want in .308 it will have to be 2-stage.

For either go with Geissele. I went with the high speed match in my guns and it is the best
 
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I'm going to do a 6mm Creedmoor, I'm going to send the upper to GAP here pretty soon and then I'll need to get the lower completed. Its a Maten matched set.
 
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Definately Geissele SSA or SSA-E. I have 3. One is in my MA-TEN. Cant wait until my 6.5 creedmoor barrel comes in.
 
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Anything from Geissele. Go on their website and read the descriptions, then just pick what fits you best. Sounds to me like you would like a SSA-E or the High Speed Match.
 
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Geissele, is there anything else? I have a high speed national match in my pof p308 and works awesome!
 
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The Jard 1.5lb is amazing for the price.. just make sure to watch the vids on how to install it and use loctite on the screws.
 
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I shoot both an SSA-E and a Jewell - both in AR .223 rifles. Both are extremely reliable and easy to control. If I get to the point of needing another AR (or figuring out how to justify another), I would get a second Jewell.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Geissele SSA-E </div></div> 2nd this one ! no playing around and no set screws ......just oil and run!
 
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Geisselle High Speed Match for me. Easy to install, easy to adjust. You may need to relieve the safety selector channel though.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GlockandRoll</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Jard 1.5lb is amazing for the price.. just make sure to watch the vids on how to install it and use loctite on the screws.</div></div>

I have a had one of these for a few months now and think it is a nice trigger.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cz777</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Geissele SSA-E </div></div> 2nd this one ! no playing around and no set screws ......just oil and run! </div></div>

SSA-E is pretty good too, $100 cheaper than the HS-Match, and you won't notice a difference unless you are shooting the 2 side by side. SSA-E is probably more reliable too since there are no screws to come loose.

But oh man, you only live once, and if you take the time to tune the HS-Match, it is heaven!!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: reloader41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I shoot both an SSA-E and a Jewell - both in AR .223 rifles. Both are extremely reliable and easy to control. If I get to the point of needing another AR (or figuring out how to justify another), I would get a second Jewell. </div></div>

Always wanted to try a Jewell for AR's. I have one on my Remington-700 tuned to 7-oz, and it is by far the cleanest breaking trigger ever. Even at 1.5lb, the break is still very nice and just as clean as 7.5. I have to say, it has the Gissele HS-Match beat.

I know it's comparing apples to oranges. One is a 2 stage designed for AR's, and the other is a single stage designed for a bolt action. However, if I were just to gauge the break and nothing else, Jewell wins handsdown. Both breaks like glass, but the Jewell breaks like extra brittle glass.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricCartmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Geissele High Speed Match.. Easily. </div></div>


^^^ this ^^^
 
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SSA-E or SD-E for me. I have both and like both. I prefer a 2-stage in a precision rifle though so they might not be for you.
 
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I have a Geissele SSA that came standard on my 7.62 OBR but the pull weight is a little more than I like. Personally I think I'm going to try a single stage trigger.
 
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i have 2 geisseles, with no complaints at all. its the only semi auto trigger ill ever use
 
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My vote is for JP Enterprise or Geisselle SSA-E.
 
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I have a new AR build in the works with Mark at Short Action Customs and i am going to give the X-Treme a try. Ill post my feedback hopefully over the next few months, both when I first get it as well as after it gets a few hundred rounds through it without cleaning.
 
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I have a pair of Xtremes and a pair of Geisseles and can say that operation and feel are very similar. I actually like the build quality of the trigger components more on the X-treme, but cannot fault the fact that the Geissele comes as a complete package with better instructions, tools, and oversize hardened pins that make for a very repeatable feeling trigger. Both the match version of the Geissele and the Xtreme are currently setup to break at 2 to 2.25 lbs total upon release of the second stage.
 
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I like the Geissele and Wilson, but for a crisp single stage it's hard to beat a well-tuned JP. It beats most bolt gun triggers.
 
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I prefer Geisselle super dynamic enhanced. It has a flat trigger shoe and lighter pull weight than the combat versions. Also there are no adjustments to mess with.
 
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I'm using a JP in my LR-6.5 for long range shooting.
 
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I have a JP, and Geisselle super dynamic enhanced running in my AR's....I ordered a CMC to see how it runs on antoher build...If i do not like it, back to a Geisselle super dynamic enhanced.

JS
 
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I have Jards (1.5#) in my ar15 and my 260 dpms. I like them a lot. Very smooth pull and clean break.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RemOperator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Timneys get my vote. Love em. </div></div>

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