Winchester Repeating Arms 70 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 4)

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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 children
and separated from stored ammunition.
14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations or
adjustments that may become necessary to the operating
mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith.
G ENERAL D ESCRIPTION
Your new Model 70 is one of a number of different ver-
sions and configurations offered. The basic operating pro-
cedures are the same for nearly all of them. Where there
are differences they are pointed out for your convenience.
The Model 70 is a bolt action design that allows the
shooter to load a round by cycling the action and moving
a cartridge from a loaded magazine to the chamber.
This can be repeated until the magazine is empty. A single
round can also be inserted into the chamber manually.
There are many different versions of the Model 70.
A variety of calibers is offered. Each gun is designed to
shoot a specific centerfire caliber.
Your Model 70 is made with one of the following bolt
design configurations:
1) Pre-’64 type action with claw extractor and
controlled round feed.
2) Push feed design with recessed bolt face and plunger
style ejector.
Both designs are proven under real hunting and shooting
conditions and offer excellent advantages to match your
specific needs.
Every Model 70 has a three-position safety. This sets the
Winchester Model 70 apart from other designs. With the
safety in the middle position, the bolt can be opened and
operated. In the middle position the safety remains “on
safe.” Model 70s have hammer-forged rifling. This type of
rifling is considered by many gun experts as the best rifling
for accuracy. Your Model 70 may be equipped with the
BOSS accuracy system (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting
System, U.S. Patent #5,279,200). If so, it will have a full
floating barrel. If you have the BOSS, be sure you
thoroughly read and understand all instructions