M70 Trigger Reworked

[truck driver]

Well I guess I should have taken pictures of the process but didn't think about it at the time. But the trigger pull was absolutely horrible on the rifle I just picked up off of GB and it was in need of some tune up before I even shot it so I decide since I had the day off I would take it apart and see what could be done. I don't own a trigger pull gauge so I don't know how heavy it was but just say it took a lot of strength to pull the trigger so all contact surfaces had to be polished including the bolt engagement surface which felt like a file when you ran your finger nail over it. I polished the contact surfaces of the sear,trigger and springs.There was a lot of of engagement area between the trigger and sear which had to be removed for a decent let off. Using a medium and fine stone I was able to remove the metal from the trigger engagement area to my liking and get a clean crisp release. The sear surfaces were polished with a rubber abrasive wheel from a dremell tool kit to a mirror finish by hand. The edges were kept square and sharp enough to shave your finger nail. I also applied Milltech grease to the contact surfaces for lubricant.The final trigger pull I guess is around 2-3lbs and is clean and crisp.

 

[sask boy]

Good job Rodger :wink: I really wonder if any of the manufacturers make a decent trigger anymore as I have always had to have my Remington's get a trigger job. Now I just get them taken out & then place a Timney inside :wink:.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[truck driver]

Good job Rodger :wink: I really wonder if any of the manufacturers make a decide trigger anymore as I have always had to have my Remington's get a trigger job. Now I just get them taken out & then place a Timney inside :wink:.

Blessings,
Dan

Thanks Dan, I do replace most of the Remingtons and the one Weatherby Vg I owned but with the older Winchesters ( pre moa ) if you have the knowledge some skill and the tools and not scared to take on the project it is a simple job taking your time so you don't remove too much metal and power tools are not an option when doing a job like this unless you are a machinist and have a mill and even then there is still hand work ( stoning the surfaces ) involved to get a slick clean break.

 

[sask boy]

Rodger, I really wish I had you skills with rifles and especially the triggers. Last week I took apart my SBE ll after taking it to local shop and was advised that they wanted $110.00 to clean the action. It went back together and there were no extra parts so I let my son shoot afterwards & it functioned just great :lol:!! I will be taking his Stoeger apart this coming week to give it a good cleaning.
Also starting to do the little things on my vehicles as I just don't want to pay the high cost of labour. My trunk lock went on the 2005 Honda and I checked with Honda they want $230.00 for the cylinder and 2 keys. I found a jobber lock cylinder that is a replacement and it is $100.00 tax in. I did take the original out to see if I could clean it but I believe the waffles are finished so I called and they want $150.00 to rebuild, prices are getting goofy :twisted:! The jobber lock cylinder will be in this coming Monday !!
Starting to do these things will stop me from surfing the TV & filling my stomach :shock:!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Guy Miner]

The old Model 70 trigger had an elegant simplicity to it...

 

[DrMike]

The old Model 70 trigger had an elegant simplicity to it...

Both concise and precise. Excellent summation.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Love them!

 

[truck driver]

Winchester did get it right when they designed them. Shame they changed them

 

[pre6422hornet]

Yep that trigger is a masterpiece of simplicity.

 

[1100 Remington Man]

I know of no good reason why they were changed Model 70's trigger's.

 

[truck driver]

I've got 2 New Haven M70s and they both have the original style trigger but one was glued so it couldn't be adjusted and the last one wasn't. An electric soldering iron took care of the glue on the one so it was made easy to adjust. :mrgreen:

 

[Vince]

The old Model 70 trigger had an elegant simplicity to it...

I read that too fast.
I thought you typed Mongrel 70.

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[truck driver]

Vince!!!!! Shame on you for such sacrilege. Mongrel 70 indeed. :shock: :roll: :lol: :wink: