Winchester 70 Bolt Action Rifle Owners Manual

Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle OwnerÕs Manual
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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 3
General description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4
Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Serial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ammunition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Magazine capacity  . . . . . ....

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PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF
THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCE-
DURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN
THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW
FIREARM.
1. Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in the
chamber while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossing
a fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the gun or
otherwise bump or jar the gun. A gun that is dropped,
bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might acciden-
tally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious
injury to you or...

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one into a dwelling. Always carefully unload the gun
before entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling or an area
such as a camp. Always point a gun in a safe direction
while loading or unloading to prevent serious injury in
case of an accidental discharge. Never load in the house
or in your vehicle.
12. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the surface of
water to avoid a ricochet and possible serious personal
injury to yourself or a bystander.
13. Store guns in a clean dry place out of reach of...

concerning it supplied in a separate manual with your
rifle. If your manual is missing contact us immediately.
The barrels on other non-BOSS models often utilize slight
forearm pressure to maximize accuracy.
Magazine configurations vary. Yours has one of the follow-
ing:
1) A hinged-type floorplate with a conventional spring
and follower mechanism. 
2) An enclosed floorplate. 
DBM-type magazines (stands for Detachable Box
Magazine) are not covered in this manual. Please be awareof which type of magazine...

TERMINOLOGY
ANDDESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions in this manual generally refer to the gun in
the horizontal position. That is, in the normal firing 
position. For example, the muzzle is forward or front; the
butt stock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or
underneath; the sight is upward or on top. For general
parts terminology, refer to Figure 1-A. 
The Winchester Model 70 is also shown disassembled to
the extent necessary in order to follow instructions con-
tained in this book (See Figure 1-B...

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The original Model 70 three-position
safety is still the preferred design of
most gun experts Ñ it actually blocks
the firing pin and lets you open the bolt
with the safety on.The Model 70 offers our superb anti-bind
bolt design Ñ keeping bolt function smooth.
The innovative field-strippable
firing pin mechanism is easy to
inspect and service Ñ even in
the outdoors. It gives you spe-
cial confidence in extremely
cold or dirty conditions.Most Model 70s feature
the famous Pre-Õ64 type
action with claw...

FIGURE 1E
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The optional BOSS accuracy device takes the famous Model 70
design into a new era of accuracy. This revolutionary, patented
technology allows barrel vibrations to be tuned to maximize accura-
cy with virtually any load. Available on many new Model 70s. No other competitorÕs rifle gives you the
strength and accuracy of a forged, chrome
molybdenum, machined steel receiver and
barrel. (Of course on stainless models,
these components are stainless steel.)The Model 70 gives you the precision of...

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Throughout this manual the ÒactionÓ refers to the mecha-
nism of this rifle which loads and secures the cartridge in
the chamber.
SERIALNUMBER
The serial number is located on the right side of the
receiver, just forward of the loading/ejection port. Record
the serial number at the front of this book for future refer-
ence. 
AMMUNITION
The caliber of your Model 70 is inscribed on the left side
of the barrel. As stated previously, use only ammunition
for which your Model 70 is chambered Ñ as indicated...