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Do not replace that trigger, it's a better design than anything you'll replace it with. Send it to Redneck or another gunsmith that knows how to work over M70 triggers, not all of them do. Replacing an old style M70 trigger is just spending good money for something that's inferior to the original.

AMEN!

Fact.

Yes, i like mine too. One of the best trigger designs out there. They are simple, reliable, rugged and trouble free in any kind of weather. They are also one of the simplest designs to fine tune.

Those triggers are adjustable (IIRC) with a couple 1/4” special wrenches you should be able to get from Brownell’s.

"Adjustable" is not the same as a total refit... Trust me... (NH triggers - not that POS BACO crap)...

My 94 nh crf mod 70 ot6 trigger breaks at 18 oz like xmas ornament glass.
Dont care what others think about my setup.
Passes bolt slam test and buttstock bounce test .

Nothing wrong with that trigger that cant be tuned, polished, or adjusted on it to make it perform better.

It's evident from the write-ups that you can work some magic on them.

Who works magic on the MOA triggers? Or are they good orb?

Redneck has adjusted two of my older M70 triggers and I like them and that would be my first choice. But, I'm not you. It seems your choice is an open style trigger than can be adjusted to a somewhat soft 3 lb. pull or a closed style like the aftermarket Timney that can be adjusted to a crispy 1 1/2 lb. pull that can have freeze up problems in "extreme" cold.

Some of the guys in Canada use brake cleaner or something similar to degrease their closed triggers, and hunt with them dry. Or they can be lubed with some lighter fluid.
Happy Hunting

Not sure what orb means (gtg?) but I have a couple moas with an ernie the gunsmith spring that are quite nice - definitely an improvement.

I don't really have a preference if it's open or closed on this particular rifle. I live where I'm not worried about my trigger freezing (currently 92) and it will not see extended exposure to dust/dirt. I had it built as a deer stand gun.

I have been wanting to do a little lighter weight build off a M70. I'm thinking I'm going to throw a Timney into the current rifle and will save original trigger to replace the moa on that project. I learned my lesson on the last one. Next M70 build gets shipped to Redneck

M.O.A. trigger doesn't interchange with any other, older trigger. Different designed action and bolt.

Thanks. Wasn't aware of that

Talk to Redneck about his service, then weigh his options vs. other trigger options. Shipping firearms for me is a PITA with the hours I keep since I work 100% on call. However, I have a fairly local GS who is great with Winchester rifles as well and if I have issues I drive it to him.

My local gunsmith is excellent with 700s but this one fell a little short. Redneck did messege me. He was very, very reasonable on his price and will get the next full build for sure. He did request the whole barreled action for the trigger job to test it after adjustment. I was expecting to ship just the trigger. I think it will be more cost effective to just go the Timney route. I'll either save the factory trigger or sale it. No big deal

Don't know about M70 push-feed model triggers, or if they are identical to CRF triggers- all I know, from experience with older, M70 pre'64 triggers is that they are some of the simplest, most reliable, creep-free triggers ever offered on a production rifle. It can be tuned to perfection by someone who knows their craft. You will have to look long and hard to find a superior trigger, on any rifle, period.

Send it to Lee..........+1

This sums it up perfectly IMO.

On a hunting rifle they are IMO the perfect trigger.

drover