Replace Win Model 70 safety?

[agdodge4x4]

Can the safety mechanism on a post 1964 Model 70 .30-06 be replaced? It works OK in all three positions, but it would be nice if there was a little more of a positive feel to it's center position. Probably would just need to replace the tang portion where the divots are.

Can this be done by me?

 

[sage5907]

The rear portion of the bolt is called the bolt shroud. There is a used one for sale on GunBroker for $32. You could eMail the seller and find out why the shroud was removed from the original rifle and it's condition. The Gunbroker item number is 316097636. Shooter

 

[jmr40]

It can be done, but I doubt if it will change anything. There is probably nothing wrong with the safety switch you have and a new one will likely work the same.

Without actually seeing your gun it is hard to say for sure, but this sounds normal to me.