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Winchester Model 70
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1936
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WinchesterModel70

Winchester Model 70
Winchester Model 70 Photo: Meniscus at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
80
Optics-Readiness
70
Calibre Versatility
85
Build Quality
95
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1936–2006
Operators2 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
83
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
2/34
Interwar Period
22/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
95
Ergonomics
80
Optics-Readiness
70
Calibre Versatility
85
Build Quality
95
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Winchester Model 70
Production
1936–2006
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
83
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1936
  • Service Entry Year1936
  • Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.63 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUnited States Marine Corps
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • CartridgeMultiple
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◆Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1936
  • Production End2006
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1936Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 2006Production ended
90
years in service
70
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
WINCHESTER MODEL 70 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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