Originally Posted by Tejano
Nice rifle. I would let a gunsmith hone and set the original trigger before buying a Timney. The model 70/ Springfield style trigger is one of the pluses of the Montana action to me. I would only go aftermarket if I wanted less than 2 lbs of pull. But you may be able to get this with an Ernie the Gunsmith replacement spring and a little tuning. I think the M70 spring will fit but verify this before ordering.


Well, the Timney did not fit, so the original trigger will stay. It was slightly too wide (filed it to fit), and then had interference with casting flash where the original spring assembly sat. So I scrapped the idea and will move forward with the original.