Winchester Repeating Arms 70 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 9)

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Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the mecha-
nism of this rifle which loads and secures the cartridge in
the chamber.
S ERIAL N UMBER
The serial number is located on the right side of the
receiver, just forward of the loading/ejection port. Record
the serial number at the front of this book for future refer-
ence.
A MMUNITION
The caliber of your Model 70 is inscribed on the left side
of the barrel. As stated previously, use only ammunition
for which your Model 70 is chambered — as indicated on
the barrel — to prevent excessive pressure and possible
serious personal injury.
The various Model 70 actions are able to handle a large
variety of different centerfire cartridges. Many cartridges
have similar sounding names.
MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT
AMMUNITION/CALIBER AS LISTED ON THE
LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL.
Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious per-
sonal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive
pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict
compliance with instructions and data contained in
current reloading manuals.
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS,
OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER
SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH
DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER
EXPOSURE.
M AGAZINE C APACITY
It is extremely important that you know the magazine
capacity of your Model 70. It is listed on the hang tag
supplied with your Model 70. Under appropriate
circumstances — at a range or other suitable shooting
location — load your magazine to full capacity and make
note of the number of cartridges. Remember, “total”
capacity includes an additional round which can be
loaded manually in the chamber in addition to a
full magazine.