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Winchester Model 70
Model: Winchester Model 70The Model 70 is up there with the Remington 700 as one of the most popular bolt-action hunting rifles of all time. Since its introduction in 1936 it has been referred to as the "Rifleman's Rifle". While production paused in 2006, it resumed in 2008 and is still going strong. Like the Remington 700 it's available in a large variety of calibers and is an excellent companion for any marksman. Even Fabrique Nationale has created a military-style version, the FN Special Police Rifle, with a heavy barrel and a McMillan tactical stock.
The Model 70 is very much a standard Mauser-type rifle, though it's been through some minor changes; the 1964 revision that was a response to increasing labor costs included a bolt more similar to the Remington 700 that was its biggest competitor, a less elegant but perfectly reliable wedge-type extractor compared to the older claw type, hammer-forged barrels, an aluminum alloy trigger guard and floor plate in place of steel, and impressed checkering rather than cut. While the changes were heavily criticized, they actually made the action stronger and no less reliable, mostly just less elegant.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 6 - 8 lb (2.7 - 3.8 kg). |
| Length: | XX in (XX mm). |
| Barrel Length: | 22, 24, 26 in (559, 610, 660 mm). |
| Cartridge: | .22 Hornet .222 Remington .223 Remington .22-250 Remington .223 WSSM .225 Winchester .220 Swift .243 Winchester .243 WSSM .250-3000 Savage .25-06 Remington .25 WSSM .257 Roberts 6.5x55mm .264 Win Mag .270 Winchester .270 WSM 7mm Mauser 7mm-08 .300 Savage .30-06 Springfield .308 Winchester .300 H&H Magnum .300 Win Mag .300 WSM .300 RUM .325 WSM .338 Win Mag .35 Remington .358 Winchester .375 H&H Magnum .458 Win Mag .470 Capstick |
| Action: | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle Velocity: | Varies. |
| Effective Range: | 800 yd (730 m). |
| Feed System: | Internal box magazine. 3, 4, 5. |
| Sights: | Front post, open rear. Tapped for scope mounts. |
Where to find
Much like the Remington 700, the Winchester Model 70 is available in virtually any store where Winchester products are sold. The price varies greatly depending on the model and caliber, varying from $300 to $800.
Complexity
The Model 70 has served hunters, police officers, and snipers in Vietnam equally well. The action is extremely robust and can stand up to a variety of environments. The biggest con is the relatively low magazine capacity, but the rifle is not designed for situations where rapid reloading is a must.
Controls
- Safety: Located on the right side of the rear of the bolt. Push back for SAFE and bolt locked, middle for SAFE and bolt unlocked, forward for FIRE.
- Bolt handle: Located on the right side of the receiver.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety to the middle to activate it and unlock the bolt.
- Pull the bolt handle up and to the rear to expose the chamber. Take the required number of cartridges and push them down into the magazine.
- Push the bolt handle forward and down to lock it.
Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Pull the bolt handle up and to the rear to expose the chamber. Take the required number of cartridges and push them down into the magazine.
- Pushing the rounds in the magazine down with your thumb, push the bolt handle forward until it rides over the top cartridge. Close and lock the bolt handle.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety to the middle to activate it and unlock the bolt.
- Push the magazine cover latch and rotate the floor plate down to let the rounds in the magazine spill out. If your magazine floor plate is not hinged, work the action repeatedly to eject the cartridges until no more come out.
- Pull the bolt back and examine the chamber for any ammunition. Close the bolt.
- Deactivate the safety.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above. The weapon must be cocked; if necessary, pull the bolt handle up and back down to **** it.
- Push the safety to the middle position.
- Pull the bolt all the way back and push the bolt stop on the left-rear of the receiver. Pull the bolt out of the rifle.
- Press the breach bolt sleeve lock with your thumb and turn the breach bolt sleeve about six turns counterclockwise (looking from the rear of the bolt) until you can remove the firing pin assembly.
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