texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
Josh-04512, dblmikeusa1, Hog-Pro, 4Notch, Niknoc76
72042 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,795
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,517
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,854
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics537,791
Posts9,729,187
Members87,042
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Need info on AR 10 trigger #5873146 08/11/15 12:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,893
Z
Zack21 Offline OP
Pro Tracker
OP Offline
Pro Tracker
Z
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,893
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum but need to know if the AR 15 trigger can be used in the AR 10. Or what is a good trigger to purchase for my AR 10. Also difference in single stage and 2 stage. If someone will point me in the right direction or move this to where it needs to be I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873255 08/11/15 01:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,776
N
NTXBowfisher Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
N
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,776
CMC triggers


signature coming soon
Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873274 08/11/15 02:04 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 246
R
Rockfish Dave Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
R
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 246
What are you looking for? Match, 3gun, duty, milspec?

Take a look at the Geissele Triggers. Arguably one of the top tier triggers and have models covering about any need.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873275 08/11/15 02:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 26,184
KRoyal Online Sleepy
Texoma Legend
Online Sleepy
Texoma Legend
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 26,184
Yes AR15 triggers will work in AR10/LR308 platform rifles. I run a Geissele SSA two stage in mine. Pretty awesome trigger. I think single vs two stage is just preference. For a hunting gun I'd probably run a single stage trigger for a precision gun I'd run a two stage. From my experience the first stage is take up and the second stage is normally a lot lighter 1-1.5 pound crisp break.


[Linked Image]



Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873283 08/11/15 02:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Cast Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
I run RRNM two stage triggers in my AR15's and AR10's. Give it a set of JP springs and you got a good 80 buck trigger.


Cast

[Linked Image]

I have a short attention spa
Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873285 08/11/15 02:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 907
T
Triplesnake Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
T
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 907
Another vote for Geissele. That's what I run in my AR10.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873479 08/11/15 04:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,893
Z
Zack21 Offline OP
Pro Tracker
OP Offline
Pro Tracker
Z
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,893
Thanks guys I hunt with mine.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873489 08/11/15 04:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Cast Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Rock River NM trigger is perfect in a hunting AR.


Cast

[Linked Image]

I have a short attention spa
Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873490 08/11/15 04:40 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,564
T
TexFlip Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,564
CMC.


Originally Posted by unclebubba
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873563 08/11/15 05:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 810
J
JESmith Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
J
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 810
Another vote for CMC.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5873683 08/11/15 06:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,053
B
bo3 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,053
Geissel or however you spell it is what i use. Great triggers if you like 2-stAge.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5874502 08/12/15 02:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,539
O
okstatefan Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
O
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,539
I have moved my Geissele SSA around a couple of times. When I first got it; I was target shooting out of a .223. Now it is in a S&W M&P10. It will stay there as it serves me quite well. If I were buying a new trigger for an AR15; I'd consider CMC.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5874698 08/12/15 10:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,650
P
Pitchfork Predator Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
P
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,650
CMC up


Marc C. Helfrich
Retirement Planner

www.insured-wealth.com
469-323-8920
Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5876348 08/13/15 04:22 AM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 545
L
Loaded Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
L
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 545
I have a Geissele SSA-E 3.5 lb 2-stage in my LR-308 and I really like it. Very smooth and a nice crisp break. Mine is mostly a bench queen as it weighs 16 lbs.

On my 6.8 AR15 that I hunt with, I have a 4 lb Timney on it that is a good trigger too.

As others said, single stage vs 2-stage is mostly a personal preference. I prefer the Geissele, but for hunting I'd probably go with the 4.5 lb SSA rather than the ligter SSA-E.

Re: Need info on AR 10 trigger [Re: Zack21] #5877710 08/14/15 01:28 AM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 82
S
Spike1 Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
S
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 82
CMC 3.5 flat trigger. Love'm.

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3