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+1 for any of the Schmid triggers. They come under a variety of brand names, but they're all made in the same shop. Both the single stage and the dual stage are excellent.
 
Yes, a 2 stage would be best. If it's for precision shooting then you might actually consider the SSA-E after all. And yes, TriggerTech is another good company. I'm not familiar with that particular trigger, but the company has always had good reviews.
+1 on the SSA-E
 
I have Geissele High Speed National Match trigger on my safe queen "Noveske MK12 Mod Delta" no, thats not the actual name, but the name I gave it.
 
Best is subjective. It's going to be different for everyone. I like the Gissele Super Dynamic 3-Gun triggers and have them on two of my BCM rifles. On my third BCM I have the Super Dynamic Enhanced.
 
I have both Larue and Geisseles. I definitely prefer the Larue -- especially for the price ($85 when on sale). That said, I have one Larue straight trigger that I can't stand. Not sure what the deal is with it, but it's heavy and fairly rough. I should probably send it back, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
 
SSA-E is the gold standard. Highly recommend. While technically it is a 2 stage, it is so light and smooth it can also be used as a single stage just pull a little harder, doesnt take much to turn in into a single stage.

The MBT is a great trigger as well.

Nowadays I just use reduced power springs on a standard trigger. Never had a malfunction from using light springs.
 
schmid 2 stage < Larue < Geissele

tiered by price. yes each one is worth the price jump
 
For precision shooting the Geissele SSA-E is very hard to beat. The second stage is very light and crisp, but it allows you to do the take up on the first stage to really get a very light crisp break for your shot. I used the lighter spring with mine to give it an even lighter pull. The install pins do help to make installation a lot easier as well. This is the one I use for my AR with a scope to reach out for longer precision shots.

For most of my ARs the SD-3G single stage trigger is very hard to beat for fast shooting. The reset and break is excellent for rapid fire or even slow fire. However the 2 stage helps me to stage the pull for the best precision break.

I would say that they are very $$$, but if you shop around and wait for deals this time of year you can typically get them around $150 or maybe less. I normally find Primary Arms to be a good source.

Only thing is that there are so many of their triggers, make sure to get the right one and options. They also now have an SD-E which has a flat bow as opposed to the SSA-E curved bow.
 
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