Replacement trigger for winchester model 70

[Bsnyder]

Any tnoughts, its my first win 70 and the trigger is at 6.75lbs on my gauge any one have thoughts on which way to go. I'm a huge trigger tech fan, but they don't make it for them I have a timney and its just not as crisp. Any thoughts on what to do where to go would be great.
Thanks.

 

[fightthenoise]

I’ve never tried a trigger tech but I have the Timney on two model 70s. One is the old trigger and one is the new MOA trigger and I like them both a lot. Sorry I can’t compare it to trigger tech.

 

[Trees91]

Have you had a smith mess with your factory trigger? I have a older style m70(not moa) and I had my smith set it just below 3lbs. It’s pretty crisp. He may have put in a new spring to get the pull weight down.

 

[C Bow]

Jewell makes a great trigger

 

[Bsnyder]

I havent, normally I just replace but that's not a bad idea. I heard jewells are great but have to be kept super clean, any feedback on thoes? Trees 91what did that run at your Smith?

 

[TomM]

The original M70 trigger is the best hunting trigger ever devised. Far more robust that any aftermarket box style trigger. Take it to a good Smith and he will have it a crisp 3lbs in no time.

 

[Cahunter805]

Is it the MOA trigger or the Old style? If MOA replace it. If old style get yourself a spring from Ernie the gunsmith and install it or have a gunsmith install it.

 

[Hiwayman92]

I have a Timney that works good, but a properly tuned factory trigger with a spring from Ernie the gunsmith is almost as good, for like $10


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[CApighunter]

I put an ernies spring in my pre 64, now it’s a nice clean 3 pound break.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I put a timney MOA in my extreme weather. I love it.

 

[Bsnyder]

Its the old style, and if that's the case im in, I like clean light triggers.

 

[Bsnyder]

Those of you that went the spring route, do you like the target spring or the hunter?

 

[TomM]

I will just add that replacing the spring on the old style will most likely lighten the pull, but may or may not give you the crispness and let-off that you desire. More than likely the contact surfaces between the trigger and sear will need to be honed. If you are pretty handy, you can do this yourself. Everything is adjustable on the M70 trigger. You may be able to decrease the pull weight to your likening with the stock spring by simply backing off the jam nuts.

The reason some prefer the original M70 trigger for a wilderness type rifle is the trigger is all open. In the case of box style/enclosed triggers, they can easy accumulate oils and other moisture then freeze when afield. The M70 trigger is simple, very few moving parts and no where for moisture collect.

 

[Bsnyder]

I would take it to a smith and have it re done.

 

[gbflyer]

I havent, normally I just replace but that's not a bad idea. I heard jewells are great but have to be kept super clean, any feedback on thoes? Trees 91what did that run at your Smith?

Had a Jewell on a pre64 for years as a guide gun. It was carried a lot but never called upon in a situation where it was really needed. I don’t think I’d do it again though. Jewells are great when set up light, I’ve got 3 of them left. I’ve never liked them set above about #1.5. To me they get creepy past that.

 

[30338]

Finally got around to buying a couple of Ernie's springs for some Rem 700 actions I had laying around. All I can say is wow. For $18 delivered, I have two excellent feeling triggers. Have to be right at 2 pounds and very crisp. Nice when something works as advertised.

 

[Muttly]

Morris at Alaska Arms makes a nice trigger for Model 70s.

 

[Bsnyder]

Gun is at the smith right now getting the trigger cleaned up and a break installed, 2 weeks down 4 to go.

 

[MinixJT]

I put a Timney on mine and really like them

 

[chindits]

I don’t know about current model 70s but my 1990 vintage model 70 trigger was very easy to adjust. No smith needed.