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3/13/2008 5:19:03 PM EDT
I have a Bushmaster M4 A2 type carbine (yes, I know it's not an M4 so don't waste a post explaining this) that I've owned for about a year now.  Unfortunately, I do not get an opportunity to go out to the range much so it's only been fired about 6 times.  Before taking it out, I thoroughly cleaned it and have cleaned it after each trip to the range.  

Despite cleaning, the trigger feels really gritty.  Each time I fire, it seems if like that there is sand in the trigger mechanism.  I don't expect a super smooth pull to the trigger, but I figured that the pull would be smoother that it is.  Any thoughts or recommendations?  Or are Bushmasters just like this?
3/13/2008 5:23:32 PM EDT
[#1]
Standard triggers arent too impressive to start with. You could try pulling out the hammer and trigger to make sure they are good and clean, otherwise you might look into upgrading your trigger.
3/13/2008 5:57:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Consider Bill Springfield's trigger job.  Contact him here:

[email protected]
3/13/2008 5:59:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Read this thread
Or this thread
3/13/2008 7:22:35 PM EDT
[#4]
Had the same issue with my Bushmaster carbine. That said, it was no better or worse than either of my Colts, including a brand new 6920. I overkilled the problem on the BM and one of the Colts with aftermarket triggers, leaving the 6920 in its pristine state.
If I had it to do over again, I'd try the fixes suggested before making the aftermarket leap, but that's water under the bridge. I need all the help I can get, and the improved triggers sure were a big step in the right direction.
3/14/2008 9:51:43 AM EDT
[#5]
I put thousands of rounds through my Bushy, and the trigger stayed as bad as the day I bought the gun.  Mine was so gritty I thought I could hear it.

Last week I installed a Timney trigge.  YAHOO!  That is one hot trigger.  

Ditch the stock trigger and get yours worked over or replaced.
3/14/2008 10:11:17 AM EDT
[#6]
My Bushmaster was the same way so I installed a Rock River 2 stage and it is 100 percent better.  
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