I just got a couple of trigger springs for both the old Model 70 trigger, and the new Model 70 MOA trigger. Both of these totally changed my mind on those triggers. First off, I really want a light, clean, safe trigger. The old Model 70 was all of that, but never quite light enough to make me really happy. I replaced the stock spring with the new one, a Hunter weight, and I think the trigger is now one of the best, and is amazingly good enough for both bench shooting and hunting. It's a little light for some hunters, maybe, but I want a light trigger, and I want it to be consistent from one rifle to the next. I put two of these on different hunting rifles, and they feel identical. If a shooter wanted a slightly heavier trigger pull, the old style Model 70 trigger is easy enough to adjust to a heavier setting.
Now to the MOA trigger: it's a fine design, but too heavy, even at its lightest trigger weight. But with the replacement spring, it's a really predictable trigger, and is just fine for hunting. I haven't shot it from the bench yet, and it may be adequate there, too, since it is very consistent. I did two of those as well, and they both feel exactly the same to me. The old triggers are now almost perfect IMO, and the MOA triggers are entirely acceptable. I got the springs from Ernie Paull, erniethegunsmith.com. Don't buy an aftermarket trigger until you try the springs, at $7 apiece.
Now to the MOA trigger: it's a fine design, but too heavy, even at its lightest trigger weight. But with the replacement spring, it's a really predictable trigger, and is just fine for hunting. I haven't shot it from the bench yet, and it may be adequate there, too, since it is very consistent. I did two of those as well, and they both feel exactly the same to me. The old triggers are now almost perfect IMO, and the MOA triggers are entirely acceptable. I got the springs from Ernie Paull, erniethegunsmith.com. Don't buy an aftermarket trigger until you try the springs, at $7 apiece.