Win. model 70 trigger adjustment?

[S.B.]

Is anyone on this forum able to explain in detail, how to adjust the trigger on a new model 70 Winchester? I've done several Remington model 700's but never have worked on the Winchesters. I need to know how to adjust the let off, take up , and after travel.  Are these triggers adjustable in much the same way that the Remingtons are, small nuts and screws? And if so, which one controls what? Thanks in advance.

[Dave in WV]

M70 triggers are quite simple. You can only adjust weight and over travel with the factory. There is a jam nut to lock the trigger after you adjust it. You use the nut to set the trigger spring tension ( 3# MINIMUM) and the screw the nut is on to set over travel. you adjust the screw toward the reciever to set the over travel. Once you get the action out of the stock you can see the nut, spring, and screw behind the trigger. You may have to rebed the action since many M70s have hot glue for bedding compound. DO NOT adjust the factory trigger below 3# pull weight as it will be unsafe. When testing for sear release from bumps also slam the bolt home as if you were working the action for a fast reload.

[S.B.]

thanks for the help, Dave.