Winchester Model 70
The Winchester Model 70 is a renowned, American, bolt action rifle. Introduced in 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has been in production for some 65 years. It is largely based on the Model 54, and is still highly regarded by shooters and is often called "The Rifleman’s Rifle." Precise and reliable, the .30-06 (7,62mm) caliber version of this rifle was used by American snipers, such as Carlos Hathcock, in the Vietnam War with excellent results.
The Model 70 was originally manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company between 1936 and 1980. From the early 1980s until 2006, Winchester rifles were manufactured by U.S. Repeating Arms under an agreement with Olin Corporation, allowing USRA to use the Winchester name and logo. Model 70s were built in New Haven, Connecticut from 1936 to 2006, when production ceased. In the fall of 2007, announcements were made that Model 70 production would resume, and, as of 2008, new Winchester Model 70 rifles are now once more being made in Columbia, SC.
The trigger mechanism on the Winchester Model 70 is quite simple. All you have to do is remove the barreled action of a Model 70 from it’s stock and you can see just how simple it is. You will see a trigger that pivots on a pin. Look at the rear portion of the trigger, which is normally hidden by the stock and you will see a square head screw, which is the trigger stop screw, three nuts, and the trigger return spring.
Specifications
Caliber: various/.30-06 (7.62mm)
Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield (7.62 x 63 mm)
Action: bolt-action
Effective range: 800 m
Maximum range: 1500 m
Weight: 8 lbs
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms
Winchester Model 70 Rifle
Winchester Model 70 (video)
