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When was the last year this trigger was installed in the Model 70, and how many trigger variations have there been to the present?

What are your opinions on these triggers from 1936 to present day?

Thanks in advance.

IIRC, 2006. After that, it was the pos BACO version (damn them to Hell)...

Don't know how long they used the same trigger design, but would like to know how to reduce trigger pull weight on these triggers. Is there a lighter spring that works well?

This is what I use.

http://erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i135.html

+1

Good results in my 53 Featherweight

To do it properly, the trigger needs to be reworked/refined.. The original spring is fine - but it's the engagement and sear/trigger surface that makes it work as it should.. I've done a ton of 'em - and the difference is night/day..

Browning could have done the same - but OH NO, they just hadda eff with it and eff it up bigly... Dumbasses...

On the old style trigger, you can go to the hardware store and buy a .30 cent spring. No need to pay what Ernie charges for his springs for this application. If it were a BACO, I'd agree with you guys. Also Redneck hits on the important part about the sear engagement.

You’re probably correct BSA about the cheaper hardware store springs. Never tried them. The varmint weight 70 springs are awesome.

Another part of the triggers is getting them repinned to take the side to side slop out. I’ve had that done to a few and man, I really like that. Trigger is straight back and no flop.

Thanks beretzs. I'll have a couple on order shortly.

Repinning the trigger can help considerably with consistency for some triggers. As Redneck mentions there is a lot more going on with these than the return spring weight. Even without it installed the pull can be overly heavy...