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Winchester Model 70

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Winchester Model 70 by Winchester

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Technical Specifications

Type Bolt-action rifle
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms Company, U.S. Repeating Arms, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
Produced * 1936–1963 (pre-1964, controlled feed) (Original) * 1964–2006 (post-1964 push feed) (Classic) * 2006–present (controlled feed)
Wars World War II · Korean War · Vietnam War
Used by United States Marine Corps
Variants see article
Weight 6-8 lb
Barrel length 20-28 in
Action Bolt action
Feed Internal spring-fed magwell with floorplate; capacity varies by caliber * 3-round capacity (magnum calibers) * 4-round capacity (large calibers) * 5-round capacity (standard calibers)
Sights * Iron Sights Variant: Iron front, open adjustable iron rear, and tapped for scope mounts * Scoped Sights Variant: Tapped for scope mounts (no iron sights)

Data from Winchester Model 70 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 — Meniscus at English Wikipedia.

Compatible Calibers (1)

.270 Winchester
Rifle
Bullet: 7.06mm
Case: 73.15mm
.270 Win

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