Is Winchester still making the Model 70?

Current Production. These bolt-action rifles make up the core family of Model 70s currently being produced by Winchester Repeating Arms. No rifle ever made has a reputation equal to the Model 70. It is considered by many the superlative bolt action rifle of all time.

Is a 30-06 still popular?

The popularity of the . 30’06 over its 114 years of existence is nothing short of stupefying. It always ranks among the top five hunting rounds. There are, according to Chuck Hawks’ blog, no fewer than 269 commercial loadings for it.

What kind of recoil does a Winchester 7mm-08 have?

The 7mm-08 Rem shoots flat, is well proven on a wide variety of big game animals and has fairly light recoil when running lighter bullets. A thick and soft rubber recoil pad is fitted which really helped to soak up the recoil. The heart of the rifle is Winchester’s fabled Model 70 short-action.

Is the Winchester Model 70 featherweight 7mm-08 Rem good for hunting?

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 7mm-08 Review Lightweight and easy to carry, the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 7mm-08 makes a great hunting companion. Scepanski’s quest for the perfect lightweight hunting rifle led to Winchester’s Model 70 Featherweight chambered for 7mm-08 Rem. April 13, 2020 By Shelby Laramore Scepanski

When did the Winchester Model 70 short action come out?

The heart of the rifle is Winchester’s fabled Model 70 short-action. First introduced in 1936, the Model 70 quickly earned the moniker “the rifleman’s rifle”.

What kind of stock does a Model 70 have?

Its highly polished, deeply-blued steel and finely checkered, fancy grain walnut stock with shadowline cheekpiece define the timeless grace and elegance of the Model 70 Super Grade. A one-piece steel bottom metal adds extra rigidity to the Super Grade’s stock and action for improved accuracy.