I had a heavy/creepy trigger pull on one of my post 64 Model 70's that was difficult to correct. I went with the Rifle Basix. Took about 5 minutes to install for a "very" crisp 2 pound trigger.
It was worn out. Even clean it broke from 4.5 Lbs down to 2.3 Lbs. When that started, groups opened up badly. Looking back tonight, I wish I would have got another Winchester trigger.
Barrel was replaced about 10 years ago. The old barrel was shot out. As I said before, this was a pawnshop rifle 23 years ago. I bought it for my kids to hunt with. It served well for many years, but it was not cherry when I got it. When the trigger pull started jumping from 4.5 down to 2.5 pounds and everywhere in between it seemed like a good idea to replace it. And yes it was cleaned very well before that desision.Wow, what condition is the barrel in? I have two 70's that; one is on it's 2nd and one that is on it's 3rd barrel and still have the factory trigger assemblies.
Trigger tech was what I was looking for first. They make them for my Remingtons, but not my Winchesters.I am a Model 70 fan, but it took some persuasion. My dad bought a new Model 70 .264 Win mag in 1962. I didn't shoot it until a few years later. When we sighted it in (less then 40 shots in its history), I was shocked by the big changes in the trigger pull from shot to shot. Something had to be wrong, so off to the gunsmith we went. He showed us the B&F wobble in the trigger, and he tested the trigger pull: 3.8# to 6.8#!! The smith did some work and reduced the inconsistent weight swing down to a 3.8# to 4.5#?? We still didn't trust it, and I bought a Remington 700 BDL 7 mag In 1975. The trigger was steady, and it shot great. I eventually put in a Timney 700 trigger, had the action bedded and the muzzle crowned to get .5MOA.
Factory triggers are factory triggers and Shortgrass said it well - factory triggers will never equal the tune of a good aftermarket trigger. I now have three rifles with TriggerTech Special triggers, and they are WOW triggers. TriggerTech does not make a trigger for Winchesters. I will try a Rifle Basix trigger (Thank you GreyFox) on my newer Model 70 Extreme Weather SS 270wsm. Earlier I switched out my Model 70 Coyote 22-250 spring with an M-Carbo and the trigger pull decreased a lot. Great discussion
Ol' Red, have you looked into Rifle Basix? Mentioned above by Greyfox. https://riflebasix.com/product-category/winchester/Trigger tech was what I was looking for first. They make them for my Remingtons, but not my Winchesters.
I have not----yet. I am a little frustrated with this Timney. When I installed it I was happy. Three pound trigger pull 10 times in a row. Then when the I tried to engage the safety things went sideways. This is my first thread, I usually log in to read and learn. Maybe I'll post a thread before I spend cash the next time.Ol' Red, have you looked into Rifle Basix? Mentioned above by Greyfox. https://riflebasix.com/product-category/winchester/
100% drop in and uses existing Win safety
Red, having to adjust the safety is not the norm. I'd guess maybe 1 out of 9 or 10 on a Winchester 70 the safety needs worked on. You just happen to have that 1 !!I have not----yet. I am a little frustrated with this Timney. When I installed it I was happy. Three pound trigger pull 10 times in a row. Then when the I tried to engage the safety things went sideways. This is my first thread, I usually log in to read and learn. Maybe I'll post a thread before I spend cash the next time.
OK I just looked at Rifle Basix trigger. The original sear is in good shape on my rifle, the trigger is worn to angle where it contacted the sear. That would work good if I can my money back from Timney. Thank you, Red.Ol' Red, have you looked into Rifle Basix? Mentioned above by Greyfox. https://riflebasix.com/product-category/winchester/
100% drop in and uses existing Win safety
Red, Timney has a lifetime warranty to repair or replace, but even though refunds are not included, it never hurts to ask. If you haven't modified the Timney trigger, you can try selling it. RickOK I just looked at Rifle Basix trigger. The original sear is in good shape on my rifle, the trigger is worn to angle where it contacted the sear. That would work good if I can my money back from Timney. Thank you, Red.
Your safety cam is out of time now. Any decent smith close by can get it back in time.I just installed a Timney trigger on my post 64 Winchester model 70. Now the safety is stuck in fire position. The last thing mentioned in the instruction sheet is " may have to adjust the safety". I could use some advice from some who has been here.