Winchester 70 Bolt Action Rifle Owners Manual

bled. Disassembling the bolt can be done in the field, but
remember, there are small parts involved, some of which
are under spring tension. 
BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN
THE MAGAZINE OR CHAMBER. 
DISASSEMBLY Ñ
1. To remove the bolt the firing pin must be in the
cocked position. If it already is, proceed to step 2. If not,
first perform the following: With the rifle unloaded and
the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, cock the firing pin
by raising and lowering the bolt handle. 
2. Place the...

5. Be extremely careful to leave the safety in the interme-
diate position. 
6. It is not necessary or recommended that you disassem-
ble the firing pin assembly further than this 
(See Figure 18). 
7. Carefully wipe clean and very lightly oil the assembly.
Aerosol lubricants are excellent for forcing out any dirt,
grit or moisture. 
REASSEMBLY Ñ
1. Screw the firing pin assembly back into the breech bolt
until the breech bolt sleeve lock engages the notch in the
breech bolt.2. Reinsert the bolt into the...

incremental adjustments to move the sight blade and
blade holder to position the group on your target. The
procedures below are for the most common type of open
sights found on Model 70 rifles. 
BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS,
MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS FULLY
UNLOADED AND THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION.  PLACE THE SAFETY IN
EITHER THE INTERMEDIATE OR REAR SAFE
POSITION.
UP OR DOWN ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS.
Adjusting your rifle to shoot higher requires you to raise
the rear notch on your rifleÕs...

error. Make incremental adjustments then check 
the result. 
Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend sights
when adjustments are made. The rear sight blade can be
folded down and the front hood removed for storage or
when a scope is used.
CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCESUGGESTIONS
The Model 70 will function better and more reliably over
a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and
kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING PRO-
CEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THERE
ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE...

If your Model 70 is equipped with the BOSS accuracy
device please refer to special instructions on cleaning
found in the BOSS special supplement manual. If your
special BOSS manual is missing, write or call our
Customer Service department for a free copy.
2. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper and
powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can
be expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed
by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with sol-
vent. If or when fouling...

OTHER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS Ñ
¥ Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or
other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it
Ñ and cause permanent damage and loosening of the
stock.
¥ After extended periods of heavy use, your gun should 
be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the action 
disassembled for professional cleaning and lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 70
APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS
MANUAL. 
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may...

SERVICE ORREPAIR
If your Winchester Model 70 rifle should ever need repair
or service we suggest you utilize one of the world-wide
network of U.S. Repeating Arms Company Authorized
Service Centers for Winchester firearms. A special service
center for your Model 70 also provides the full scope of
service for your rifle. If you have any questions about how
to obtain service for your Winchester Model 70 rifle, call
or write our Firearms Service Center:
Firearms Service Center
U.S. Repeating Arms Company,...

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