Thread: Winchester model 70 3 position safety problem

Has someone fiddled with or stoned the trigger at some stage? If so the striker could be sitting slightly forward of the original position when the rifle was built and the safety flat (visible in your first photo) on the striker may need to be adjusted. The safety should cam the striker back slightly when it is applied. This adjustment is very critical as too much metal removed could allow the rifle to fire when the safety is released. The slight reward camming of the striker is an indicator of the correct setting when the safety is applied. If that does not occur then the rifle is dangerous!