Category Archives: Rifle Accessories

New Timney Trigger Install on My AR-15

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Below is the red AR 2 stage short trigger I installed as a drop in unit. It was not difficult to do once I pulled the old trigger and the safe/fire switch. Also I had to remove the hand grip with an Allen wrench to reveal the spring and tension for the safe/fire switch for removal. All to get the trigger and its base out of the lower unit.

The AR Targa Image is from the Timney web site. http://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/AR-Targa-2-Stage-Short-gger-PTri77.aspx

 

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Some folks have already made a You Tube video of a Timney Install on the AR-15 and it is a good one. I followed it easily. The great part is that if you can work with basic tools it is a drop in solution. No muss no fuss.

It took me 45 minutes to do the removal of the old trigger and install of the Timney with a You Tube video at my side to follow.  Since my lower unit is metal it did not have the little loose lock screws as the video shows.

The trigger allows in the first stage to pick up slack at 2lbs so you know you are pulling, then firms up and releases the hammer at an additional 2 pounds. I was not able to use a Trigger Pull gauge to determine the 2 pounds to break the sear it but is supposed to pull 2 pounds in the first stage as far as I can tell and then another 2 pounds to break the sear. It is smooth and breaks crisp. My groups have tightened with the tightest less than 3/4 inch at 100 yards by my 3 shot groups today 3/20/16 and my worst group at 1.5 inches.

Now there is no excuse for the trigger to provide poor groups and can work on powder, bullet choice,  Cartridge Overall Length (COL), Scope and Cheek weld to enhance the groups even further. At least that is the plan.

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Winter doldrums? Buying ammo and accessories for my Colt .223/5.56mm Carbine! by Ed Hale

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Brrr it’s cold out. Stuck inside? Now is the time to stock up for your shooting needs for Coyote and Target. I have been researching best ammo prices for my new .223/5.56 Colt LE 6940 carbine upper with chrome lined barrel seen below. I have an inexpensive Tasco Red/ Green Aim Point on it with 3 moa dot. Cost $37 dollars last year and sat in my safe but will eventually get a better Red/ Green dot or at least try others like the EOTech holographic at a cost of $400-$500 dollars but we shall see there are so many out there. We need to be penny wise and not pound foolish.

Rifle accuracy is amazing but no target data to show yet. I will switch to a scope for longer range testing this summer.

Ed's Colt Carbine

I am pleased that I was able to find decent bargains on bulk 55 grain ammo for my 1/7 twist barrel. At some point I will likely reload the .223 brass and play with heavier bullets for velocity and penetration on game. Since this rifle has few accessories, I purchased a 2 point sling and picatinny sling attachments and a picatinny adapter for a Harris Bipod forward lug. Also got a bore snake for barrel care just for the .223. Notice the forward hand grip that drops at a 45 degrees on the forward rail. This is so the shooter has a good grip for muzzle control.

 

 

Add an Adjustable Cheek Rest to Your Rifle

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If you watched American Sniper and I am sure you did, you noticed that all the Sniper Rifles had adjustable cheek rests. The use of a cheek rest is vital if your eye does not align with the scope crosshairs when your cheek is on the comb of the rifle. I think that there are also add-on’s on the rest to store extra rounds and sometimes with a zippered pouch such as the Black Hawk Cheek Rest below.

blackhawk cheek pad

 

There are lots of cheek rests out there that either velcro on or strap on to your rifle stock. I prefer for hunting a simple pad to lift my cheek without all the other add on’s. Some hunters say that they have lost rounds when busting brush with similar products. But if you are in a tree stand or a blind it works just fine to have rounds that you can access if you like. A great inexpensive Cheek Rest according to buyers is the Voodoo Tactical Adjustable Cheek Rest with Ammo Carrier for 16.00.

IF you are into perfection you can purchase the Bradley Cheek Rest  see http://www.bradleycheekrest.com/Bradley-Adjustable_c11.htm  Cost is $110-$120 without shipping. Below is a you tube worth watching using this cheek rest on a 338 Lapua Magnum. Of course the .338 has a large muzzle brake too to lessen the recoil, just be sure to wear good hearing and eye protection as these folks do. Honestly I do not own any of these yet but will soon so I have the option to lift my cheek higher if needed.