trigger for a M70

bnorton325 · 08-28-2007, 04:18 PM

Hey everyone. I new here, and cant wait to spend some quality time on here talking varmints.
I just bought a new rifle..a Winchester M70 Coyote in a .223 WSSM. I've heard great things about the gun and the accuracy. But the trigger worries me a little. It comes from the factor at a hefty 7.2 pounds. Just wondering if anyone has had one, and if so did you have to do a trigger job on it? Does anyone have any good info on after market triggers for the M70's?

SSG Brett Norton
1-325 A.I.R., 82d ABN DIV
Baghdad, Iraq

samuel · 08-28-2007, 04:33 PM

I advise going to or sending it to a qualified gunsmith.The advice you may get on here could be exelent or lead you to damage a good gun.Love that .223WSSM. sam.

Bravo · 08-28-2007, 05:59 PM

When I had my M70, I remember the trigger pull was horrible. It could have easily been near 10 pounds...

I read something about cutting a spring to reduce the pull, but I never dared to do it myself. I would probably take Samuel's advice and go to a gunsmith. I'm sure there is something that can be done. There are tons of these rifles out there.

Midsouth*&!@#%TIMNEY TRIGGERS*&!@#%TRIGGER FOR WINCHESTER MODEL 70 LONG & SHORT ACTION NICKEL FINISH

You could install something like that, or have a gunsmith do so if you don't feel confident.

lefty o · 08-29-2007, 12:09 AM

do some research, adjusting the model 70 trigger is easy and straight forward, once you clean the epoxy off of the 2 nuts. the factory trigger is easily, and safely adjusted down to 3#.

bnorton325 · 08-29-2007, 05:44 AM

Thanks for the help. I looked into getting a Timney yesterday. I guess I just needed a push in that direction. Thanks again!!

dave375hh · 08-29-2007, 06:47 AM

Take a look at the Rifle Basic triggers. If you want a really light but safe trigger these are the way to go. I put a Varmint model on a 700 and it's set at 1 lb. It passes all the tests for safety with no exceptions. It was rated as 8oz to 1.5 lb. When I mounted it it was 8oz on the nose. I set it to 1 lb and tested it with my scale and it never varied more than +/- 1oz. A Timinny can't go that light safely.

bnorton325 · 08-30-2007, 09:27 AM

thanks dave...that sounds like its exactly what i want. i'll check into today!

08-28-2007, 04:18 PM	#1
bnorton325 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FT Bragg, NC Posts: 25	trigger for a M70 Hey everyone. I new here, and cant wait to spend some quality time on here talking varmints. I just bought a new rifle..a Winchester M70 Coyote in a .223 WSSM. I've heard great things about the gun and the accuracy. But the trigger worries me a little. It comes from the factor at a hefty 7.2 pounds. Just wondering if anyone has had one, and if so did you have to do a trigger job on it? Does anyone have any good info on after market triggers for the M70's? SSG Brett Norton 1-325 A.I.R., 82d ABN DIV Baghdad, Iraq

08-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#3
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,022	When I had my M70, I remember the trigger pull was horrible. It could have easily been near 10 pounds... I read something about cutting a spring to reduce the pull, but I never dared to do it myself. I would probably take Samuel's advice and go to a gunsmith. I'm sure there is something that can be done. There are tons of these rifles out there. Midsouth&!@#%TIMNEY TRIGGERS&!@#%TRIGGER FOR WINCHESTER MODEL 70 LONG & SHORT ACTION NICKEL FINISH You could install something like that, or have a gunsmith do so if you don't feel confident. Last edited by Bravo; 08-28-2007 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-29-2007, 06:47 AM	#6
dave375hh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 587	Take a look at the Rifle Basic triggers. If you want a really light but safe trigger these are the way to go. I put a Varmint model on a 700 and it's set at 1 lb. It passes all the tests for safety with no exceptions. It was rated as 8oz to 1.5 lb. When I mounted it it was 8oz on the nose. I set it to 1 lb and tested it with my scale and it never varied more than +/- 1oz. A Timinny can't go that light safely. __________________ Dave 375 H&H

08-28-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,237	I advise going to or sending it to a qualified gunsmith.The advice you may get on here could be exelent or lead you to damage a good gun.Love that .223WSSM. sam.

08-29-2007, 12:09 AM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,111	do some research, adjusting the model 70 trigger is easy and straight forward, once you clean the epoxy off of the 2 nuts. the factory trigger is easily, and safely adjusted down to 3#.

08-29-2007, 05:44 AM	#5
bnorton325 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FT Bragg, NC Posts: 25	Thanks for the help. I looked into getting a Timney yesterday. I guess I just needed a push in that direction. Thanks again!!

08-30-2007, 09:27 AM	#7
bnorton325 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FT Bragg, NC Posts: 25	thanks dave...that sounds like its exactly what i want. i'll check into today!