Help me to take the action out of the stock and adjust the trigger pull!

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Please help me to take the action out of the stock and adjust the trigger pull!

I bought a Winchester Model 70 classic sporter LT last year in .270 and now it is my favoriest rifle. I am very satisfied with it except one thing: the heavy trigger pull. It is so heavy that sometimes it is a pain to squeeze off. On bench or having some rest it is not a horrible problem, but when I shoot offhand, it is a big deal. I suppose that I could shoot more accurate with a lighter trigger pull. But I never take the action out of the stock and adjust the trigger pull before. So could you guys help me on this?

1. How to take the action out of the stock?

I know under the stock there are two screws which keep the action and stock together, is there any other screws?

Are there any glue or something between the action and the stock that makes the work difficult?

Any other things? a step by step guide available?

2. How to adjust the trigger pull?

This is something I am really NOT familiar with!!! how to do it? and what should I be careful of?

3. When finished adjusting the trigger pull and put the action and stock back together, is there any things that I should pay attention to in order to get them fit each other nicely in order to keep my rifle's accuracy?

I know it would be fun and exciting if I could improve my rifle's performance by myself, but it could be a pain and worse if I ruin my favorite rifle, that is why I ask for you guys advices and instructions before doing it. Thanks a lot!
 
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In the modern "Classic" there are only two screws. In the real pre-'64, there is a third screw in the forearm.

Yes, there is a bedding compound like hot glue. Sometimes they come out of the stock easily, sometimes you have to put one in the freezer and then gently tap the barrel until you get the barreled action out.

Adjusting the trigger is simple -- you basically have two nuts, which control everything. There is no scale or mark -- you just turn them slightly, re-insert the bolt and try.

It helps to lubricate the engagement surfaces while you have the rifle apart -- I use Ed's Red, but others use a special lubricant you can get from Brownells.
 
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Sorry, I forgot the most important magic word: Please! Wish I could modify the title of my post. (I just tried and did it.) Thanks for correcting my mistake.

Anyway, I mean in no way giving orders. I know you guys are very experienced and really want help from you on this issue.

Sorry again about my careless typing, and lots of thanks to you guys for your kind assistance!
 
Thank you!

Now, if you feel like you're up to the task, by all means follow the directions at those posted sites...if not, I urge you to stop before you goof up and cost yourself more money. I am prone to jumping in with both feet and it has cost me more than it should have in the long run.
 
How about take it to a qualified gunsmith.
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That is what I was think about. But I live in New Haven, Connecticut and did not know any good gunsmiths around. The only one I talked with said that he could only bring the trigger pull weight down to 4 pound! The cost is about $60. I thought the price is a little higher, but the most import thing is that 4 pound thing!!! I just cannot believe my ears. Could any one around tell me some good and qualified gunsmith??? Thanks!
 
If you're going to spend $60---dump that Winchester trigger completely and put a decent trigger in it---like a Timney---which can be has for around $60.
 
you're going to spend $60---dump that Winchester trigger completely and put a decent trigger in it---like a Timney---which can be has for around $60.
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Hmm, thanks! But this might ask a gunsmith to do it too.
 
You can adjust the trigger yourself, believe me. And you can install a Timney or Bold trigger yourself.

As I said, there are two nuts (and a jamnut). All you have to do is take the rifle out of the stock and adjust the nuts -- reinserting the bolt after each adjustment and trying the trigger. Anybody can do it.
 
Thanks, Vern, I also lean to do it myself. Just wondering that bedding compound, what is that for? When I put the action and stock back together, what do I need to do with that bedding compound and other things to keep my rifle's accuracy?

Do I just worry too much about take the action out of the stock? It should not be that scary??? I took apart my SKS to its final pieces without any concern, but that is a military surplus rifle with easy mantaince in mind (and it is cheap), and this one is a nice hunting rifle which I like very much, and I have never taken a bolt action rifle apart before.
 
The bedding compound is a sort of hot glue. It's purpose is to ensure a perfect mate between metal and wood -- which is critical to accuracy.

For many years, shooters have been bedding rifles with fiberglas and similar compounds, for just that reason. The Winchester comes alrready bedded.

The one problem is that the compound can be a bit brittle -- but ALL bedding compounds are likely to suffer if you keep taking the rifle out of the stock. Just be gentle with it, and once you get the trigger adjusted, leave the rifle in the stock from then on.
 
I HIGHLY recommend that your first gunsmithing job NOT be a trigger job.

It is my personal opinion that if you can't get the stock off your rifle without help, you have NO business messing with the trigger.
 
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