Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle [Bolt Action Rifle]:

The Winchester Model 70 is a high quality bolt action rifle that is available in a variety of different models, calibers, and barrel lengths. The Winchester rifles are available with open sight but are also drilled to use scopes. The Magazine of the Rifle is internal.

The Model 70 Black Shadow is designed for rough hunting conditions and has a Matte blued barrel so that the rifle does not betray your presence with a reflection. Rifle has a composite stock. The rifle is available with a 24 or 26 inch barrel and in the calibers of 270 Winchester with a 5 round magazine, 30-06 Springfield with a 5 round magazine, 7mm Remington Magnum with a 3 round magazine, or 300 Winchester Magnum with a 3 round magazine

The Model 70 Compact is a scaled down version on the standard Model 70. The shorter length makes the rifle makes it an ideal rilfe for smaller individuals including women shooters and younger shooters. Because of the smaller size of the weapon, the Compact is an ideal "mountain rifle." The Rifle is available in the Calibers of 243 Winchester, 308 Winchester, and 7mm-08 Remington. All Compacts have a 4 round magazine. The Rifles have wood stocks.

The Model 70 Coyote is a hunting rifle mainly used for small game and is otherwise known as a varmint rifle. The Rifle has a 24 inch medium weight stainless steel barrel and come standard with wooden stocks. Special stocks are made for using a bi-pod or to use on sandbags. The Rifle is available in .223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, and 243 Winchester with the first caliber having a six round magazine and the other two calibers having a five round magazine.

The Model 70 Featherweight is a 22 inch barrel version of the Model 70 and is available in a large variety of calibers. The Rifle is available in 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 6.5 x 55mm Swedish, .308 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, .270 Winchester, and 30-06 Springfield. All Featherweights have a 5 round magazine. The stocks of the Featherweight are checkered wood.

The Model 70 Classic Safari Express is a heavy version of the Model 70 designed for very large game and is available in several heavy calibers. The rfile is available in .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Remington Magnum, and .458 Winchester Magnum. All Safari Express Rifles have a 3 round magazine. The stocks of the Featherweight are checkered wood.

The Model 70 Classic Sporter LT is a sporting rifle available in a variety of different calibers and with a 24 or 26 inch barrel. In the shorter 24 inch barrel length, the rifle is available in .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, and 30-06 Springfield. All 24 inch barrel versions have five round magazines. In the longer 26 inch, The rifle is available in 7mm STW, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Winchester Magnum. All 26 inch barrel versions have three round magazines. The stocks of both versions of the rifle are checkered wood.

The Model 70 Classic Stainless is designed with a stainless steel barrel and action combined with a composite stocks to make a very rugged rifle. The synthetic stock allows the rifle to takes humid conditions without affecting accuracy. The rifle is available in .270 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield with a 24 inch barrel and five round magazines. It is also available in the calibers of 7mm STW, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Ultra Magnum, and .338 Winchester Magnum with a barrel length of 26 inches and with three round magazines. Finally, the rifle is available in .375 H&H Magnum with a 3 round magazine and a 24 inch barrel.

The Model 70 Stealth is a heavier weight varmint rifle and is designed to be especially accurate witha heavy barrel. The Rifle has a combination Kevlar, fiberglass, and graphite stock with a full-length aluminum bedding block. The Rifle has a 26 inch barrel and has a Matte finish on all exposed surfaces. The Rifle is available in .223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, and 308 Winchester with the first caliber having a six round magazine and the other two calibers having a five round magazine.

The Model 70 Classic Super Grade features a top of the line recoil pad and is available with either a 24 or 26 inch barrel. The Rifle has checkered wood stocks. With a 24 inch barrle, the rifle is available in 25-06 Winchester, 270 Winchester, and 30-06 Springfield. All 24 inch barrel versions have five round magazines. In a 26 inch barrel, the Rifle is available in 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Winchester Magnum. All 26 barrel versions have a three round magazine.

Weight:	6 lbs (2.72 kg) [For Compact Model] to 10.75 (4.8 Kg) [For Stealth Model].
Calibers:	.223 Remington, .25-06 Remington, .25-06 Winchester, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 6.5 x 55mm Swedish, .308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 7mm STW, 7mm-08 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Ultra Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Remington Magnum, and .458 Winchester Magnum.
Barrel Length:	20, 22, 24, or 26 inches (50.8, 55.9, 61.0, or 66 cm) depending on model.
Overall Length:	39.5 to 46.75 inches (100.3 to 118.7 cm) depending on model.
Action:	Bolt Action.
Mode of Fire:	Single Shot.
Range:	1,800 feet (539 m).
Magazine:	Internal Magazine, Available with 3 to 6 round magazines depending on model and caliber. Can carry one additional round in chamber.
Cost:	$512 to $1117.
Made in:	USA.
Special:	Accurate Hunting Rifles excellent for use as Sniper Rifles, available in a wide variety of calibers, is designed to accept a scope.

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Writeup by Mischa (E-Mail Mischa ) and by Kitsune (E-Mail Kitsune).

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