This is a new factory oem part manufactured at usrac in new haven, ct. One is the model 70 xtr shortaction featherweight, the other the model 70 shortaction carbine. I just had my first custom built on an old model 70 xtr i got when i was. All the men in my family had a winchester model 12 shotgun, and a winchester rifle for deer. Otteson finds little bad to say of the new versions, and those adversely critical points he does make apply to the pre64 version as well. History has come to refer to operation hummingbird as the night of the long knives. This is definitely a super accurate and reliable rifle. The first book by dean whitaker, the model 70 winchester 19371964 in. Articles on the winchester model 70 third time is the charm. Winchester model 70 post 64 control round feed stocks. Since the winchester model 70 made its appearance in the late 1930s, it has been the standard by which all other bolt action rifles are judged. As the design and production of the model 70 continued to evolve.
Shop winchester model 70 sporter bolt action rifle. According to the shooting times book of the winchester, models 70 and 94 shooting times, 2007, p. Winchester repeating arms company established itself as one of the worlds leading firearms manufacturers of the world, and the subsequent rifles produced by winchester are highly prized by collectors today. I shot it this morning and got 78 round groups for 5 shots at 100 yards.
I never come across these anymore and rarely see them on the net with little to no info on them. If youre a model 70 fan, fanatic, admirer or curious about the hubbub this model inspires this is a mandatory reading for you. Winchester repeating arms all models gun values by gun. Nosler reloading forum view topic winchester model 70 xtr. This is a new looking winchester model 70 xtr featherweight in. It wins the prestigious ammunition of the year award. Collectors, shooters and hunters, this is winchester model 70 xtr in 270 winchester. Hey guys i picked up what i think is a european xtr sporter 6. The model 70 xtr sporter magnum in my possession is a magnificent example of a post 64 winchester. Collecting winchester pre64 model 70 rifles by wayne r. This is a discussion on winchester mod 70 xtr within the bolt action forums, part of the gun forum category. This legendary rifle has been produced in three distinct versions, and its current incarnation may just be the best yet. Model 70 in pristine stock, accurate and lightly used condition. Winchester model 70 manuals model 70 books on the winchester model 70 winchester model 70 assembly, disassembly manual.
One would think that such a thing might be a good idea given the large size of the cartridge, but on this rifle there is only stockwood where a floor plate belongs. This is must have info for ordering parts or stocks. Winchester model 70 xtr featherweight, 243 winchester, 22 barrel. Please allow up to 14 days for your order to process. I used it to mount a leopold vxii 3x9 50 and it had just enough space to allow me the correct eye relief. Collectors and those interested in winchester firearms have the benefit of some original factory records. There are separate chapters devoted to the winchester 54, the pre64 model 70 and, finally, a 1968 version of the winchester. Winchester model 70 featherweight xtr, 243 win, clean. The main difference is that the xtr was pushfeed, and the current model 70 is a controlledround feed with. Winchester s marketing slogan was quite a bold statement, but one that was not braggadocio. Production of the winchester model 70 started in 1935. Its a classic beautyandthebeast matchup today between a pair of boltaction rifles. Items below represent firearms that are no longer in current production by winchester repeating arms.
Experiences with a winchester model 70 xtr featherweight. The winchester firearms shown in this section are included for historic and reference purposes only. They have a history of creating interesting and useful limited edition firearms. Well, after 47 years27 as the old pre84 model and 20 as the new model the united states repeating arms company has broken tradition with the introduction of two new shortaction model 70 rifles. Curiosity made me dig out my winchester book the riflemans rifle.
Brownells is your source for winchester 70 parts at brownells. Threequarters of a century of total performance is what comes with every winchester model 70. Some of these rifles had really nice wood and shot as well as the winchester model 70 s ever have done. These records are now stored in cody firearms museum, buffalo bill historical center, p. Technical data on the different calibers when introduced and discontinued. After that the corporate history becomes a bit confusing, at least to me, as i am no. Winchester model 70 survival ebooks military manuals. This is not a first edition, it is an authorized newer printing. This is important to note because the taper from the 50 mm objective to the 1 tube doesnt leave much tube for allot of adjustment. This nice rifle looks to have been fired very little and the bolt face is still blue.
Unfollow winchester model 70 xtr to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. At that time, a worldwide arms revolution occurred with multiplecharge rifles, smokeless gunpowder, and. The winchester model 70 xtr is a new look at a classic rifle that helped to shape american sporting arm design. However, i am not here to discuss in depth or detail the history of the classic model 70, there is simply too much information. Winchester model 70 xtr featherweight, 7x57 mauser, 22 barrel.
I inherited a 1979 winchester model 70 xtr in 3006 from my wifes uncle. The model 70 s immediate predecessor was the model 54. I would like to know if you have a winchester model 70 xtr featherweight how do they perform. During the same period, the rarest varmint model chambering was the 220 swift75 produced followed by the 222 and the 225 win2616. I would not hesitate for a minute in buying one of the xtr s in any caliber that i needed. He displayed winchester pre64 model 70s in september, 2005, and most recently. The fit and finish of the rifle appear to be great, but i know absolutely nothing about the model 70 in any of its post1964 versions. The pre64 models include standard grade, carbine, featherweight, alaskan, westerner, and super grade. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. Here is a beautiful winchester model 70 xtr 3006 featherweight with a leupold 2x7. The following information is critical must have knowledge when ordering parts or wood for your winchester model 70. The winchester model 70 sporter is a traditionalstyle bolt action sporting rifle with polished metal surfaces.
And barrel lengths available in the different types. It is probably equaled only by the mauser 98 as a revered icon among bolt action rifles. Winchester model 70 featherweight history to tell the story of this carbine, we need to take it from its roots at the beginning of the 20th century. Winchester rifles model 70 post64 for sale guns international. Gun production methods had changed to the point that olin had to look at just how they made this model as compared to how remington was making the model 700s. The winchester model 70 rifle, of course, needs little introduction being the most. Every hogue product from handgun grips to long gun stocks to specialty knives to gear and accessories is built in the spirit of fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and complete dedication to the legacy of founder guy hogue, carried into the next generation by his sons aaron and. I own and collect many winchesters but as common as the model 70 is i have simply never got really involved with the newer ones. The model 70 was produced from 1935 until winchester closed their connecticut factory in 2006, with approximately 700,000 model 70 guns sold prior to 1964. Difference between winchester model 70 and model 70xtr the. Jul 27, 2012 while going through another book that i have, the model 70 xtr featherweight listing says it was manufactured in blue only.
Winchester model 70 xtr featherweight for sale on gunsameric. The winchester model 70 is one of the best known rifles in the world. Beautiful rifle the model 70 classic was named the bolt action rifle of the century, with some justification in 2003. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. The blue has some dry oli on it but otherwise it is as new. Stock satin finish hardware blued steel length of pull 34. So i tried to float the barrel in the hot tub, it sank. What kind of accuracy might a guy expect from the xtr. Winchester 70 xtr identification the firearms forum the.
The model 70 was introduced in 1936 and is currently in production. Winchester model 70 xtr 222rem value shooters forum. The gun looks new with no marks or wear to metal i see. And, while the new guns may lack the soul of the original model 70, modern manufacturing techniques and materials make them perhaps the best made and best performing model 70 rifles in history. There are no sights, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. Jan 05, 2016 the winchester model 70 is one of the few iconic american firearms in the last one hundred years. The xtr model 70 is a good value and i have owned several of them, including a.
When the model 70 was introduced way back in 1936 it represented what i consider to be the ultimate culmination of the american boltaction hunting rifle. Sep 06, 2014 i noticed a slightly used winchester model 70 xtr in. Difference between winchester model 70 and model 70xtr. Unfollow winchester model 70 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy winchester model 70 detachable box magazines factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more.
The winchester model 70 rifle, of course, needs little introduction being the most widely known bolt action sporting rifle in the world. Winchester took a lot of heat for discontinuing the pre 64 models and the guns made in 1964 were pretty awful. Custom shop offers the model 70 in 416 rigby, 470 capstick, 375 ultra mag. Cottage craft works carries a wide selection of replacement stocks and butt plates for older model rifles and shotguns. Long action winchester model 70 rifles winchester rifle. The main difference is that the xtr was pushfeed, and the current model 70 is a controlledround feed with claw extractor. Model 0 pistol grip models model 70 featherweight ultra grade. I remember seeing these new back in the late 1980s winchester c. The winchester model 70 xtr featherweight was introduced in 1981.
Winchester model 70 rifle stock cottage craft works. It has gone through many changes over the years, but is currently still in production today. They started offering fws at about that same time the early 1980s. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Winchester post 64 model 70 information leeroys ramblings. Got distracted by the nice lines and bought a winchester model 70 xtr sporter varmint in. Winchesters model 70 featherweight real guns a firearm.
Winchester 70 xtr identification the firearms forum. Winchesters colorful history and restoration of the model 94 is covered in the book in detail. Buy winchester model 70 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Special order features include fancy walnut stocks with cheekpiece, and engraving. Winchester model 70 xtr featherweight for sale and auction. This selfappraisal course deals with all model 70 winchester rifles, but focuses on the pre64 winchesters, or those guns produced prior to 1964. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. It is almost impossible to find the same information in any 2 books, especially when the information can not be verified by the manufacturer.
Three model 70s were chambered for this cartridge, which gave maximum power in a short action rifle. It has a 5 round integral magazine with a push feed bolt. This is a 1986 m70 xtr featherweight 270 with the wintuff laminate stock. The action has some design similarities to mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier winchester model 54 the model 70 was originally manufactured by the. Book glossary from the blue book gun collector organizations from the blue book. The winchester model 70 is a boltaction sporting rifle. Terrific as a begi for sale by ranjguns on gunsamerica 978523446.
Light scratches and dings all over with a large scratch on right butt above swivel stid. What is the historical timeline for winchester firearms. The xtr rifles were, simply put, a higher grade than the regular production model 70s. I noticed a slightly used winchester model 70 xtr in. Post 64 winchester 70 build quality history 24hourcampfire. Browse the large selection of stocks offered by numrich gun parts. Collector winchester model 70 xtr featherweight is up for auction, unfired bolt action rifle, 22 inch barrel with 1. This particular example was made in 1985, in the first year of production of the new xtr line. Im pretty sure it sat in a safe or gun cabinet since the late. For bolt action aficionados, much of the debate about. Replacement rifle stock made for winchester model 70 rifle stock. While these stocks are new, they may have small impressions or slight blemishes in the finish from years of storage.
Model 1895 in 405 caliber again announced in a grade i and high grade. I think that the book is the very best one on winchester model 70 rifles, and any winchester model 70 collector needs one if wanting to be serious about collecting them. The walnut stock is free from any dins, dents or flat spotting in the checkering. The sporter features a satin finish grade i cut checkered walnut stock with deluxe. It has an iconic place in american sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936, earning the moniker the riflemans rifle. Age and value of winchester model 70 375 hh magnum serial. What can you tell me about my winchester mod 70 xtr. It has a cheap tasco scope but good looking hirise mounts. That is a bold statement, but one i think would need little defense. These books are collector books themselves, even when printed new, and the used book market for them keeps going up. Winchester model 70 xtr 338 win mag bolt action rifles. Model 70 lightweight carbine standard action model 70 lightweight minicarbine short action model 70 xtr sporter model 70 xtr super express magnum model 70 xtr sporter varmint model 94 angle eject standard big. For a synopsis of winchester gun production, click on the following link. For the new model 70 in the period 19641981, the rarest chambering in a standard rifle was the 222 followed by the 225 win6594 produced.
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