First introduced in 1936, the Model 70 quickly earned the moniker “the rifleman’s rifle”. Posts: 150 I have a 1968 in .308w that is a great rifle. The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action sporting rifle. The Winchester model 70 Super Grade $179.45. The public liked America’s rifles being made in America. More The Gun Nuts. Thx in advance! I still have it today though since then it has been re-barrelled in 300 WSM, fitted with a muzzle brake and now wears a Wild Dog synthetic stock. Introduction: The Winchester Model 70, an American Icon . Conversely, Marlin tests the accuracy of its Model 336 and 1895 rifles at 100 yds. The Winchester Model 70 is one of the best known rifles in the world. I sold a Winchester M70 Featherweight 7MM WSM a while back and I regret it. Always hear about the bolt play problems but really unsure how long past 65 this occurred. WINCHESTER MODEL 70 REVIEW OF THREE-POSITION SAFETY. They have improved accuracy in a '73 .38 WCF. Range Life. March 30, 2020 3:17 am. Accuracy * * * * * With sub-MOA accuracy and a street price in the mid-$400 range, the XPR is way ahead of the curve here. The Winchester model 70 Monte Carlo $120.95. The Super Shadow and Coyote are CRPF models, but certainly are NOT model 70's, regardless of what Winchester calls them. Particularly well after a postwar … It is probably equaled only by the Mauser 98 as a revered icon among bolt action rifles. Ordered a new B/C stock for the mod 70. My Winchester Model 70. As a 3rd generation Model 70 collector, I've now had access or owned (and sold) approximately 8 featherweights in .264 Win Mag. The rifle is in pristine like new condition used for one hunting trip. Rimfire Power. Thread starter Chesapeake173; Start date Oct 3, 2020; Oct 3, 2020 #1 C. Chesapeake173 Senior Member. The action has some design similarities to Mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier Winchester Model 54, itself based on a Mauser 98-type action. Today's Model 70 has the addition of the M.O.A.™ Trigger System, improved fit and finish and enhanced accuracy to go along with its classic Pre-’64 controlled round feeding. The only way I can see to make it feed better is to use sharp pointed bullets with non metal tips and to reduce the overall cartridge length. The Guns of James Bond: Roger Moore. More Gun Reviews. By Bryce M. Towsley. The M.O.A. BUT, I cannot get it to shoot well enough for my liking. MODIFYING A BROWNING OR WINCHESTER 1885 TO IMPROVE ACCURACY By Wayne McLerran: Last update: 2/21/16 The modern 1885 High Wall and Low Wall rifle designed by Browning Arms Co. and sold under the Browning and now Winchester brand names are manufactured by Miroku in Japan. But the M-54 had some drawbacks, chief among them a bolt, safety, and stock not designed for use with telescopic sights. By Phil Bourjaily. Assembled things and the bolt only made it halfway across the action … Winchester Model 70 Troubleshooting by DHonovich » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:07 pm Last post Last post by TheHuntingRifle Fri Mar 16, 2018 3:15 pm 16 Replies Replies 25276 Views Views; Winchester Model 70 Reviews by DHonovich » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:05 pm Last post Last post by sschefer Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:24 am 20 Replies Replies 113225 Views Views April 20, 2015. Discontinued in 1964 due to its high cost of manufacture, the advent of CNC machines made the reintroduction of this classic action economically feasible and all current Model 70 production is of the classic (pre-'64) type. Latest . Reliability * * * * * Zero issues. I had a 70 'Stealth' in .243WSSM that was not a great advert for the company. Much to the delight of the shooting public, the Winchester Model 70 with controlled-round feed began being produced in Columbia, South Carolina. These bolt-action rifles make up the core family of Model 70s currently being produced by Winchester Repeating Arms. Many Winchester 70 models made in the final year or two of New haven operation were frankly poor. Latest. I would rather use the CCI's or Winchester Large Rifle if I can find any while running errands tomorrow. This is a “Pre-64” style forged action with large dual opposed front locking lugs, Mauser style claw extractor, controlled round feeding and it cocks on the opening stroke of the bolt. Will the wooden stock be a problem? There were actually three variations of economy Winchester bolt action rifles based on the Model 70 action produced in the early post 64 years. Using 140-grain Winchester Fail Safe ammo it proved accurate, reliable and highly effective! FN Awarded U.S. Army Contract for the M249 SAW . For this reason, this particular Model 70 in 270 WSM is actually longer (44″ vs 42.5″) and heavier (7.25 pounds vs 7 pounds) than the Model 70 in .270 Winchester. Three-quarters of a century of total performance is what comes with every Winchester Model 70. They shot great in the x bolt, a little slow due to my scale being off a little (1/2 grain low). Good looking rifle in excellent shape with pretty good wood,. The FN SPR rifles - of which I also own one from that period with a fantastic McMillan A5 stock as OEM - were a very different matter. Winchester says that you can expect to see some major grouping with the Model 70 when the barrel is made right, great ammo and perfect weather conditions. Here in Alaska, we hunt all kinds of animals; seals, moose, whales, walrus, etc. (Have also been eyeing the new Alaskan in .30-06 as well). For some it represents one of, if not the greatest American rifles ever created because of the practical elements of its design. There’s more “accessories” available for the 700. Fishing. The Winchester rifles are available with open sight but are also drilled to use scopes.