My build is finished (is it ever. . .. ?) from 338 WinMag to 270 Win. This is on an older, LH, LA flat back receiver 116 in stainless. It seems to be a shooter, which makes me very happy. I got 1.19" groups at 100 yds. with factory ammo. I'm still waiting for dies, before I begin load development. The trigger is horrendously stiff with a lot of creep. I was able to find a good thread on adjusting a few facets of the trigger, but I'm considering replacing the old trigger with an accutrigger.

I'd like some opinions, please. I realize that some milling of the receiver is necessary; but I don't know to what extent, or degree of difficulty. Can this be done with hand files and patience? I'm no machinist, but I know my way around shaping steel fairly well.

What does this all entail? What should I expect? Is it advisable to attempt to swap out an old trigger for an accutrigger, or should I just attempt to tune the trigger I have and call it good?