Win 70 trigger lightening

youngun · September 25, 2002, 03:37 AM

So,If I back completely off the spring, that's about how light I want my trigger to be.
Am I just asking too much of a factory trigger?
How easy/risky is it to try to better mate the sear engagement for a crisper break/less travel?
In short, I want this thing to go boom as soon as I put a meaningful finger to it, say sub-2#, and with no detectible travel.
Am I dreaming?

youngun

George Stringer · September 25, 2002, 08:24 AM

It depends on your rifle. I've seen a few 70's that would safely adjust to less than 2# but I think 2.5# to 3# is probably more realistic and there's no guarantee that you'll get it that low. Be sure to thoroughly safety test after adjusting. Slam the bolt closed a few times, smack the butt of the rifle with a rubber mallet or drop it from a couple of feet to a carpeted floor. Try you best to jar the rifle into snapping with the new trigger adjustment. George

September 25, 2002, 03:37 AM	#1
youngun Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 324	Win 70 trigger lightening So,If I back completely off the spring, that's about how light I want my trigger to be. Am I just asking too much of a factory trigger? How easy/risky is it to try to better mate the sear engagement for a crisper break/less travel? In short, I want this thing to go boom as soon as I put a meaningful finger to it, say sub-2#, and with no detectible travel. Am I dreaming? youngun __________________ New firing pin: $12. New extractor: $15. Ballistic fingerprinting: worthless.

September 25, 2002, 08:24 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	It depends on your rifle. I've seen a few 70's that would safely adjust to less than 2# but I think 2.5# to 3# is probably more realistic and there's no guarantee that you'll get it that low. Be sure to thoroughly safety test after adjusting. Slam the bolt closed a few times, smack the butt of the rifle with a rubber mallet or drop it from a couple of feet to a carpeted floor. Try you best to jar the rifle into snapping with the new trigger adjustment. George