Trigger Poundage
 

hey everybody...

i have a winchester model 70 7mm and i was wondering how i could adjust the poundage of the trigger. i dont want a hair trigger but less pull than it is. and is this something i can do or a gunsmith?

thanks

if you have to ask its prolly best to take it to a gunsmith...



accidental discharges can be deadly, and if a trigger job isn't done properly its very feasible that the gun could go bang whenever it wants...

There's lots of aftermarket triggers for sale from Midway, Natchez, Sinclair, etc etc. Some of them are within 50 or 100 bucks and come with fairly detailed and easy instructions on how to adjust the weight of pull safely. Most gunsmiths charge a per hour and a minimum charge so it may be just as cost efficient to buy a good new trigger and do it yourself if you have a decent understanding of the mechanisms and can read and follow instructions fairly well.

It's done by re-shaping the hammer hooks (if this rifle has them? I'm used to 1911's myself) and the sear with grinding and polishing stones and/or special files. Experts can do them by eye, and there are also jigs out there to help. Bottom line is look for an after-market trigger assembly or go to a gunsmith. This is not something to do your self without a lot of instruction. Trust me, it's really easy to screw it up and get an un-predictable trigger. You'd be amazed how little metal has to be removed. Btw, this also removes the hardened metal that was created by the manufacturer as a wear surface, and your trigger will "wear out" quickly and need further adjustment.

i kind of thought it would be best to leave it to a gunsmith. i just want it lightened some not a ton. it was opening day of rifle season and i killed a 6 pointer with it. the gun shoots great as it is but with a little work it'd be a tack driver. thanks for the info

Here in SC the traditional gunsmith charge for a "trigger job" is around $30, that is, if the trigger con be modified as MTSGSD suggests. If an aftermarket trigger needs to be installed thats $75-$100, including the cost of the trigger ($50).