I want to improve the trigger on my Bushmaster. This is for coyote hunting from set positions (sitting/prone), so we're not talking 2 OZ stuff here, but a crisp two stage at 1.5 lbs. might be nice. What do you guys like for aftermarket triggers?

Thanks!

Opinions will vary, but I have been very pleased with the Jewell trigger. It has the desireable charcteristic of being seperatly adjustable for either stage, over a wide range. This is quite helpful for competition where an overall trigger pull value must be maintained, but a very light, crisp second stage is possible.

I am a self-admitted trigger freak. From my experiences as an Service Rifle competitor, I've owned and played with most of the aftermarket triggers available for the AR15. Here are my impressions.
Two Stage Triggers;
1) Knight Arms Co. aka Stoner. This is the crispest, best feeling trigger available for the AR today. It's available with an Service Rifle Spring (for 4.5 lb weight) or a Match Rifle Spring down to what ever weight you feel comfortable tuning it to. David Tubb used it in his SR25 when he won the Nationals and had it down around 1 lb - he's on record as saying these felt the best as well. They are the easiest to install and remove. Downside is that they are over $300.

2) Milazzo-Krieger II. aka MKII. These can be tuned to feel quite nice. Properly installed and tuned they are dead reliable. Downsides are that they are pricey ~$300 (when you can get them!), and they should be installed by a smith that knows them well (not Joe Gunsmith down the road).

3) Rock River Arms. These are the best value in a two stage match trigger for the AR these days. ~$100. Tuned by an AR smith like John Holliger, they rival an MKII in feel.

4) Jewell. Readily available for ~$180 and very adjustable. But mine was variable in the feel from pull to pull. I was also never able to tune out the creep on this trigger. Others have had good experiences, and I've pulled on some decent ones. But many I've spoken to have shared the same experiences as me. I suspect poor QC in the manufacture.

Single Stage Triggers?
Think hard before going to one of these. In order to get them feeling good, you're taking down the engagement. By my thinking, not exactly a good thing with a semi-auto.

I've use a JP trigger for 3 years with no problems. It's an adjustable single stage.
Derrick Martin at Accuracy Speaks makes an excellent non adjustable single stage that is cut and rewelded for proper sear engagement.I know several people that have them on LE guns and have used them for many many rounds with no trigger related failures. The rundown on the 2 stages above is very good.
Covey

Duh! duplicate post

[ 11-24-2003, 06:17: Message edited by: covey16 ]

I'll have to toss my hat in the ring for the Rock River tuned two-stage from Eagle Firearms for only $93. In a word, fantastic! I tried and tried to get hold of Hollinger over a two weed period with no replies, and now I am glad I gave up on him and went with the EA Rock River tuned kit.

[ 11-25-2003, 22:25: Message edited by: Big Bore ]

Thanks guys!

Another vote for the Rock River! It's arguably as good as any, simple enough that even I can install it and it's cheap! What's not to like?

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