Winchester Model 70 - The Model 70

The Model 70

In 1936, Winchester introduced the Model 70 bolt action rifle to the American market. The Model 70 was largely based on the Model 54, and is today still highly regarded by shooters and is often called "The Rifleman's Rifle." In 1999 Shooting Times magazine named the Model 70 the "Bolt-action Rifle of the Century."

Throughout its life, the Model 70 has been offered in many grades and styles. Over the entire production of the Model 70, chamberings have included: .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 Winchester Magnum, .270 Winchester, .270 WSM, 280 rem.,7mm Mauser, 7mm-08, 7 mm Remington Magnum, 7mm WSM,7mm STW, .300 Savage, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .300 H&H Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 WSM, .300 RUM, .325 WSM, .338 Winchester Magnum, .35 Remington, .358 Winchester, .375 H&H Magnum, .458 Winchester Magnum and .470 Capstick.