Winchester Model 70 is Coming Back!

[Red Rabbit]

The Model 70 Is Back!

 

Morgan, Utah – The Winchester Model 70 is one of the most respected bolt-action rifle designs in the world. Winchester Repeating Arms is excited to announce the return of the Model 70 for 2008. The All-American Model 70s will be built by American craftsmen in Columbia, South Carolina, at the same state-of-the-art factory (FN Manufacturing) as the rifles and machine guns used by America’s Armed Forces. They are made to the exact ISO 9001 standard of quality that the U.S. Government insists upon for military firearms.

 

For 2008 the new Model 70 has the all new M.O.A.™ Trigger System, improved fit and finish and enhanced accuracy to go along with its classic Pre-64 Controlled Round Feeding, Three-Position safety and solid, sure handling.

 

M.O.A. ™ Trigger System: The new Model 70 M.O.A. Trigger System is the most precise three-lever trigger system ever offered to sportsmen. Operating on a simple pivoting lever principle the trigger mechanism has been completely redesigned to exhibit zero take up, zero creep and zero overtravel. The pull weight ranges from 3 to 5 pounds and is factory-set at 3 ¾ pounds. Because of the enhanced ergonomics, wide smooth triggerpiece and 2:1 mechanical advantage created by the unique design geometry, it actually feels like half that weight.

 

Three-Position Safety: The improved three-position safety on the new Model 70 has proven effective and highly popular with hunters and shooters for decades. Convenient to operate with the thumb of the firing hand, the Model 70 safety lifts the firing pin away from the sear. When the safety selector is in the middle position, the action can still be operated, allowing unfired cartridges to be cycled with the safety on.

 

Hammer-Forged Barrel: Model 70 barrels are cold hammer-forged from a solid billet of steel for accuracy and long life. Massive rotary hammers shape the barrel steel around a mandrel to create the rifling. The barrel is threaded, target crowned and installed on the receiver. The chamber is then reamed and the bolt is headspaced. This results in 1 MOA accuracy for three-shot groups using properly managed barrel, quality match ammo and superior optics under ideal weather and range conditions.

 

Blade-Type Ejector: The Model 70’s blade-type ejector allows full control when ejecting a fired case. When pulling the bolt back slowly the empty case pops out gently; which is perfect for target shooters and varminters. Pulling the bolt back smartly allows the empty case to clear the port with greater force. The blade-type ejector helps to eliminate short-stroking malfunctions.|

 

The new Winchester Model 70 will be offered in a Super Grade, Featherweight™ Deluxe, Sporter Deluxe and Extreme Weather SS models for 2008. All will feature a thick black Pachmayr® Decelerator® pad that will help take the bite out of recoil.

 

The Super Grade will be offered in 30-06 Sprg. And 300 Win. Mag and will feature a fancy grade walnut stock with contrasting black fore-end tip and pistol grip cap and a sculpted shadowline cheekpiece. Suggested retail is $1,149.00.

The Featherweight Deluxe has an angled comb walnut stock with Schnabel fore-end and satin finish with elegant cut checkering. It will be offered in popular long and short action calibers, including WSM chambering. Suggested retail is $999.00 to $1,049.00.

 

The Sporter Deluxe features a satin finished walnut stock with cut checkering on trim fore-end and pistol grip, along with a sculpted cheekpiece. It will be available in popular long action and short action WSM calibers. Suggested retail is $999.00 to $1,049.00.

 

The Extreme Weather SS‘s premium Bell and Carlson composite stock features a trim, light feel with textured matte surface that gives a sure grip in any conditions. The Extreme Weather SS has a free floating, fluted stainless barrel to help minimize weight. It will be available in popular long action and short action WSM calibers. Suggested retail is $1,149.00 to $1,199.00.

 

Delivery on all models will begin in June of 2008.

[ultramag]

I just might be in the market for one of those when they come out thats good news.

[firstcoueswas80]

Bryan (ultramag), I'm thinking your guide for November would LOVE to get one of those Feather Weight Deluxe rifles in either .300 or .270 WSM

[.270]

now there's some good news. Lark.

[DesertBull]

The skeptic in me wants to think the whole "discontinuing production" was a marketing ploy from the get go. There is no Winchester without the Model 70.

[CouesWhitetail]

The skeptic in me wants to think the whole "discontinuing production" was a marketing ploy from the get go. There is no Winchester without the Model 70.

 

I actually thought the same thing Desertbull.....but this is good news indeed.

 

Amanda

[elpepe25]

the price they will be asking for those rifles is little much, re-intoducing a rifle at 150% of the should be price...........clever. needless to say to i am excited

[Red Rabbit]

The prices shown are the msrp. Street prices should be lower. Heard the new trigger is pretty nice regarding crispness. If you want shock, look at the msrp of the new Remington Alaskan Titanium at $2100. The 700 CDL lists for $907. I believe the closing of the old facility was related to issues with the labor union. The rifles coming out of the SC facility should have higher QC than the last rifles from CT. No mention of the model 94 being produced, though.

[elkhunter]

whoohoo

[.270]

ain't browning and winchester sorta the same outfit now? i see a lot of winchester advertising on the browning tv show and stuff. whatever, if the guns are 'spensive it might be because they're worth it. i don't understand the new trigger tho. i love the model 70 trigger. you can adjust the heck out of it. i mean ya gotta know what you're doin', but ain't that true with everthing? i'm excited to see it. on a little different note, has anyone seen one of the new TC icons? that's an interesting looking rifle too. also, i ain't never seen a gun i didn't want. 'cept them stupid 7mm/08's. Lark.

[couesdiehard]

Red Rabbit,

This is great news to me and a couple of my smarter friends. Could you tell us where you found this info? Thanks

Lee

[Red Rabbit]

Lee,

this link to the information was posted on another forum.

http://www.howardcommunications.com/winche...Model%2070.html

 

Doug~ RR

[couesdiehard]

Hey Doug,

Thanks a lot.

Lee

[AZJR]

Wolfe Publishing's "Successful Hunter Magazine" editor, John Barsness, a really practical firearms and hunting writer IMO, indicated at another hunting/shooting related website that he had handled and shot some of the "new" Winchester's in prototype form. His comments indicated that he was impressed with them and said, all things considered, they were worth the asking price.

 

I'm going to grab 3 Featherweights when they hit the market, one each for me, my Dad, and my son.

[billrquimby]

Wolfe Publishing's "Successful Hunter Magazine" editor, John Barsness, a really practical firearms and hunting writer IMO, indicated at another hunting/shooting related website that he had handled and shot some of the "new" Winchester's in prototype form. His comments indicated that he was impressed with them and said, all things considered, they were worth the asking price.

 

I'm going to grab 3 Featherweights when they hit the market, one each for me, my Dad, and my son.

 

If they're getting $1,149 to $1,999 for these (which seems way too much to me), I wonder how much my pre-1964 Model 70s are worth? Two are safari grades: .458 Win Mag. and .375 H&H. Two others are featherweights: .270 Win Mag and .30-06. And one is a .257 Roberts in regular weight. All exept the .270 are in very good condition. The .270 and I spent a lot of time knocking around together before I discovered the 7mm Rem Mag, and we both have a lot of dings. scratches, and bare metal showing in places.

 

Bill Quimby