Trigger upgrade made a huge difference

[Alan]

I put an aftermarket trigger in my rifle and my groups got noticeably better. Didn't realize how mushy the stock trigger was until I replaced it. What upgrades have you done that actually improved your shooting versus just looking cool?

 

[IN10SS]

I have upgraded the trigger on 10 pistols and 3 of my rifles. The biggest difference on most pistols is a more accurate and faster 2nd shot due to reduced travel and a more positive reset. I have had a few that the pull required so much effort that I couldn’t even keep it on target with one hand.
For a long distance rifle shot, a smooth and reduced trigger pull can be the difference between keeping the target in view for a follow up shot or needing to re-acquire.
That said, most of my guns don’t have these upgrades. They could probably be made better but if it’s not a noticeable deficit then the improvement would likely be minor as well.
Lastly I should mention that three of my Sigs got triggers because I wanted them to feel the same when switching back and forth. Other wise someone might think I regularly bought guns with a substandard action. Ha ha.

 

[Nugg]

A good trigger is one thing you can change on a rifle that really makes it feel different. I put one in a bolt-action rifle years ago and my groupings got tighter without me doing anything else.

 

[PapaGeorgio]

The only triggers I have replaced are ar15’s. My bolt action guns are pretty good already but the stock ar’s are terrible in comparison. Replacing them a huge improvement.

 

[IN10SS]

I agree. I have some level of upgraded trigger on all three of my builds. I also put a Timney on my 308 bolt action. It did help me tighten up my groups a bit at 200 yards.