jewell trigger replacement in Model 70

[gary0529]

Anyone out there do a trigger swap using a Jewell trigger?
Looking for answers regarding ease of installation.
Did you use a competent gunsmith or do it yourself?
Happy with the results?
Anything you can add to my database is helpful.
Thanks.

[Moose-Hunter]

Why do you feel the need to swap the trigger out on a Model 70? To be honest with you, the factory trigger on a Model 70 is extremely easy to adjust and is a wonderful trigger to begin with once it's tuned to around 3 lbs. If you haven't done it before, then I suggest you take the rifle to a gunsmith and it'll probably cost you around $30-$35.

[gary0529]

It is just that we don't seeem to have any "gunsmiths" within a 50 mile radius who feel comfortable adussting a trigger.
In fact, the ones that are at the local gunshops tend to shy away from most everything. I suppose they are really just gunshop workers or owner who likes to tinker but realize that a trigger may be well outside their ability.
Willl have to begin to ask around in a larger circle to find one.
Thanks for your advice. A tuned up trigger at less than 50 bucks is sure a better deal thna a drop in Jewell.

[charles p]

I put a Jewell trigger in a Mod 70 early this year.  I got a local gunshop to do it.  Haven't shot the rifle yet but it is surely sweet to dry fire.  The clerk who presented me the bill said that there was a lot of stock work to do. 

[v-hunter]

I put a jewel in my M70 Heavy Varmint. Some minor work was required to the trigger guard. Didn't think it was all that hard and well worth having an 11oz trigger on my 220 Swift.

[v-hunter]

Thought I should add a pic of what I had to modify on the trigger guard. But can't seem to get it to post here no matter how I size them. I also had to do some work on the cocking piece as I installed David Tubb Speedlock firing pin assembly don't know if the factory one will need it. I have more pics of the trigger installed and of the cocking piece if you need them. Send me a e-mail and I'll send them to you full resolution.

[myarmor]

It is just that we don't seeem to have any "gunsmiths" within a 50 mile radius who feel comfortable adussting a trigger.
In fact, the ones that are at the local gunshops tend to shy away from most everything. I suppose they are really just gunshop workers or owner who likes to tinker but realize that a trigger may be well outside their ability.
Willl have to begin to ask around in a larger circle to find one.
Thanks for your advice. A tuned up trigger at less than 50 bucks is sure a better deal thna a drop in Jewell.

I have adjusted 2 Winchester M70 triggers before, and to tell you the truth, it's the easiest trigger I have ever adjusted...of course other than a AccuTrigger. 2 small adjustables, and a dab of super glue is all it took for me. Just adjust the 2 screws a little at a time and put the bolt back in and test it a dry fire -perferably with a snap cap- and also the bump test. By taking off the scope, cocking it..unloaded of course .. and bump it on a solid surface to see if it has fired off. After adjusting the trigger nuts, put a dab of superglue on them and let them dry, this will prevent them form backing out. I suppose I should say for safety sake..Do at own risk
Take the stock off and look at it, it's really a simple workable design.
-Aaron