The Winchester Model 70 is definitely one of the most iconic and influential bolt action weapons ever manufactured. The superiority of this model lies in its key characteristics, which set it apart from any other bolt action rifle in the market.
• Receiver – Just like the originals, the current Model 70 comes with a forged receiver. After it is forged, the receiver is then machined from a solid piece of steel for increased sturdiness.
• Flat Bottom Receiver Design – Today's Winchester Model 70 retains the angular design of the originals – it is flat along the bottom of each side of the receiver, as well as at the front and rear of the bottom. This allows for a rock solid fit, which consequently maximizes accuracy.
• Hammer Forged Barrel – Just like in the past, current blued steel models feature hammer forged barrels. Because manufacturers actually mold and form the steel around the shape of the riflings, the result is an incredibly strong piece.
• Target Style Crown – This is a newly introduced feature. The deeper, cut recessed crown offers extra protection.
• Claw Extractor – Since many of the original rifles were primarily used for hunting dangerous game, the claw extractor quickly became a necessity. The new revised Model 70 gives you exactly what hunters sought in the originals – a massive claw extractor.
• Fixed Ejector – Found on all the originals, this feature – which allows you to adjust the level of ejection – also appears on today's Winchester Model 70.
• Three-Position Safety – Designed for maximum convenience, this feature is one of the key contributors to the popularity of Model 70. It enables you to place the safety lever in the mid position and open the action (without bringing it down to the fire position), and besides, it is very easy and comfortable to operate.
• The M.O.A. Trigger System – The second new feature on the modern Winchester Model 70, the ingenious M.O.A. trigger system is built to confer flawless accuracy. If the original rifle had a very good trigger, today's M.O.A. tops it by eliminating the main three possible flaws identified in past trigger systems:
- Take Up. This refers to the distance the triggerpiece travels before the sear moves towards release. Unlike other designs, the M.O.A. Trigger System eliminates take up completely, as the unique geometry of the M.O.A. helps to bias out normal manufacturing tolerances.
- Creep. This refers to the movement of the trigger before the firing pin or striker is released, which has a negative impact on accuracy – it contributes to jerking the trigger, thereby causing the gun to wiggle during firing. The Model 70 M.O.A. Trigger has virtually eliminated creep by readjusting the trigger design's geometry.
- OverTravel. This denotes the backward movement of the trigger upon release of the firing pin or striker. Besides being very distracting to the shooter, it can also deflect the trajectory of the fired projectile. The Model 70 M.O.A. Trigger System eliminates overtravel, so that you can make the most of your rifle and enjoy maximum accuracy.
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