R25 in search of good trigger

Sunklands · June 17, 2013, 07:44 PM

I have r25 .308 and would like a better trigger. I use it mostly for hunting so I don't need something that for competitive shooting, just something with less pull and not to expensive.

allaroundhunter · June 17, 2013, 07:48 PM

Triggers don't come cheap. What you want is something like a 4 lb Timney, and those are along the lines of $230.

What are you wanting to pay?

globemaster3 · June 17, 2013, 08:30 PM

I've got a DPMS LR308B, which is the same receiver as your R-25, but with an 18" bull barrel.

I installed a Rock River Arms 2-stage and like it a lot. I am in the process of converting most of my ARs to that trigger. It's a large improvement over stock, but comes in at $120. I found a place out of Texas last year selling them for $90, so look around some.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a Gieselle or Timney, but it also isn't North of $200.

DnPRK · June 17, 2013, 09:09 PM

Geissele SSA

Kimber84 · June 18, 2013, 07:31 AM

Timneys are great!

HJ857 · June 18, 2013, 11:52 AM

For your stated use I say a RRA NM trigger is as good as you need. They do degrade pretty rapidly though, over five or six thousand rounds you'll notice the first stage becoming less distinct until it disappears altogether.

Another really nice option these days are the ALG products. There are two versions, both are standard military trigger groups that have been substantially cleaned up. A great value and a very nice, safe, smooth trigger. Very much worth checking out.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/469...le-stage-matte

and

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/788...le-stage-matte

You can add this to the mix for an even better trigger pull.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/579...-reduced-power

RC20 · June 20, 2013, 01:44 PM

I endorse the RRA two stage, get it in chrome and even a bit better.

My brother had a Gisele trigger and swapped it over to the RRA when he tried mine.

Others are supposed to be good, but for something around $85-95 with some shopping the RRA gets you 85% of the way and I for one can't tell the difference on that last 15% (wasted)

Erno86 · June 20, 2013, 04:24 PM

I'm planning on soon buying an ALG trigger group, with a lightweight set of chrome silicon springs from David Tubb or JT Enterprises; from Brownells. The springs will bring the 5 or 5.5 pound ALG trigger pull down 1 pound, too about 4 or 4.5 pounds.

MistWolf · June 23, 2013, 02:35 AM

Before spending any money on triggers & springs, remove the fire control group and clean it thoroughly. Once you've done that, grease the contact sears, the pivot holes and the bottom of the hammer.

Before you do this, make sure you have a slave pin to hold the disconnector to the trigger for easier reinstallation

June 17, 2013, 07:44 PM	#1
Sunklands Member Join Date: June 8, 2013 Location: Ozarks meet the swamp Posts: 25	R25 in search of good trigger I have r25 .308 and would like a better trigger. I use it mostly for hunting so I don't need something that for competitive shooting, just something with less pull and not to expensive.

June 17, 2013, 07:48 PM	#2
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,670	Re: R25 in search of good trigger Triggers don't come cheap. What you want is something like a 4 lb Timney, and those are along the lines of $230. What are you wanting to pay?

June 17, 2013, 08:30 PM	#3
globemaster3 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Posts: 1,482	I've got a DPMS LR308B, which is the same receiver as your R-25, but with an 18" bull barrel. I installed a Rock River Arms 2-stage and like it a lot. I am in the process of converting most of my ARs to that trigger. It's a large improvement over stock, but comes in at $120. I found a place out of Texas last year selling them for $90, so look around some. Don't get me wrong, it's not a Gieselle or Timney, but it also isn't North of $200. __________________ NRA Life Member "We have enough gun control. What we need is idiot control."

June 18, 2013, 07:31 AM	#5
Kimber84 Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2013 Location: US Posts: 455	R25 in search of good trigger Timneys are great!

June 20, 2013, 04:24 PM	#8
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	I'm planning on soon buying an ALG trigger group, with a lightweight set of chrome silicon springs from David Tubb or JT Enterprises; from Brownells. The springs will bring the 5 or 5.5 pound ALG trigger pull down 1 pound, too about 4 or 4.5 pounds. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

June 17, 2013, 09:09 PM	#4
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	Geissele SSA

June 18, 2013, 11:52 AM	#6
HJ857 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 447	For your stated use I say a RRA NM trigger is as good as you need. They do degrade pretty rapidly though, over five or six thousand rounds you'll notice the first stage becoming less distinct until it disappears altogether. Another really nice option these days are the ALG products. There are two versions, both are standard military trigger groups that have been substantially cleaned up. A great value and a very nice, safe, smooth trigger. Very much worth checking out. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/469...le-stage-matte and http://www.midwayusa.com/product/788...le-stage-matte You can add this to the mix for an even better trigger pull. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/579...-reduced-power

June 20, 2013, 01:44 PM	#7
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	I endorse the RRA two stage, get it in chrome and even a bit better. My brother had a Gisele trigger and swapped it over to the RRA when he tried mine. Others are supposed to be good, but for something around $85-95 with some shopping the RRA gets you 85% of the way and I for one can't tell the difference on that last 15% (wasted)

June 23, 2013, 02:35 AM	#9
MistWolf Junior Member Join Date: June 13, 2013 Posts: 10	Before spending any money on triggers & springs, remove the fire control group and clean it thoroughly. Once you've done that, grease the contact sears, the pivot holes and the bottom of the hammer. Before you do this, make sure you have a slave pin to hold the disconnector to the trigger for easier reinstallation