Thread: Winchester model 70 3 position safety problem

Ah I see. Well I think that nails the coffin shut so to speak. My intention was to get the rifle reliable, safe and accurate. I fixed one reliability problem but the safety/trigger situation is where this journey will end I think. The owner isn't interested in spending any money in the rifle.

I really do appreciate all your input, I'll let the owner know and see what he wants to with it.

I couldnt help more with the safety issue as the one on my poohseventy has been used maybe a dozen times in over 30 years....mostly to strip bolt...I hunt bolt half open,always have and probably always will.
by bolt half open..I mean chamber round then open back up to where bolt handle is up....rifle wont fire,round can eject if bolt gets knock...

@Rated M for Magnum.I think you're on to it about worn/machined cocking piece or sear. To my eye, I admit I've had a couple of bourbons with meal, the surface on the cocking piece in top photo looks to have been filed/stoned at an angle at some stage allowing the firing pin to go too far forward for the safety cam to re-engage properly. Build the surface up and reprofile correctly.Take note of the engagement angle, it's important to match sear.It won't be that difficult, the steel isn't as hard as you would imagine.
Just my 2 cents worth as a long time owner of model 70's.
PS. What calibre is it, could be interested if for sale.

Hi @woods223 it's a 270 win. I'll catch up with the owner in the next few days and see what he wants to do with it.