NRA Gun of the Week: Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple

American Rifleman examines a super-grade version of the "Rifleman's Rifle" from Winchester Repeating Arms.
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[@lukelundy3773]

Model 70 is my gun of the week every week!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

The Super Grades are also factory glass bedded.

[@louislazarus9253]

Maple! I don't think there is anything prettier.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

The wood on that rifle sure is gorgeous. I recently acquired a model 70 Featherweight Classic made in 1994 in New Haven, CT. It's a beautiful rifle, and the mechanics of it as good as anyone could ever hope to have.

[@gunman-6646]

I love that gun! I just bought one two months ago in the .30-06.

[@bigben9379]

What have you found in factory ammo that it likes for 100 yard groups?

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

You simply can't go wrong with that caliber.

[@Dimitrius001]

Just got myself an extreme weather ss. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

The Model 70's produced by Fabrique National - Herstal of Belgium, the current owners of the Winchester name, are producing the finest Model 70s ever made. That's a bold claim, but the new rifles are the equal to the pre-1964s in every way, even superseding them in many respects. Try one, you'll be glad you did...

[@robertboreman7672]

It is a shame we can't do that quality in America.

[@nmelkhunter1]

I have a Featherweight in 280 Remington and it’s a great shooter with 140 Accubonds.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@robertboreman7672 I have t model 70 Featherweight Classic made in 1994 in New Haven, CT. Yes, this was the year that Winchester finally reintroduced the controlled round feed and coned breech from the pre-64 rifles. They were able to do this thanks to the huge advances that CNC machining brought.

[@blackpowder4016]

FN doesn't own the Winchester name. Olin still does and I doubt they will ever give it up. The license the name.

[@jameskearse8617]

FM makes outstanding and reliable weapons. Anyone who operated FN MAG also known as M240B knows what I’m talking about

[@brandonbentley8532]

I'm a super Mauser 98 fan. The model 70 is one of the few Mauser designed rifles that actually improved upon the design instead of trying to reinvent it. The two lugs at the front for example, one goes all the way to the tip making it rediculous strong. The safety still stops the firing pin and not the trigger bit moves like other scope safeties. Solid design. I do wish it was 100 percent made and assembled in america however...

[@portugal5698]

Well, at least it’s made in Portugal which is literally the 2nd best thing. I can attest to you that Portugal will always be the Texas/Wyomming of Europe.

[@MD-mm1zv]

I’ve heard a number of KZbin “experts” say this new BACO/Portugal Model 70 is as good, or better, than any of the vaunted pre-1964 Model 70’s out there. Your thoughts?

[@johnmott8278]

I just bought me a Winchester model 70 7mm Remington Magnum stainless classic. It came with a buckmaster Nikon scope and 140 rounds of ammo

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

140 rounds??!! You must be rich!

[@RunFast64]

It's a fine rifle. No questions about metallurgy and barrel quality.

[@robcicco7897]

The cross bolt has nothing to do with reducing recoil it's to prevent stock from crackin from heavy calibers. Aka magnum cross bolts .it is a sexy rifle love the grainy look

[@AlexCausey]

Beautiful Rifle..! My Choice 30-06..

[@dhooter]

264 Win Mag

[@jamesdarnell8568]

East of the Mississippi River (in the woods): 7mm-08 West of the Mississippi River (on the plains): 270 Winchester

[@charleslawrence7309]

Good and useful vidio! I own a model 70 super grade chambered in 7mm rem mag. An excellent hunting tool demoed by a knowledgeable rifelman!

[@rationalmind6362]

Beautiful rifle, I have the Winchester model 70 Laredo LRH 300 win mag with The Nightforce nxs 5.5-22x50 MOAR2 that I would put up against any rifle . The most accurate rifle I've ever owned.

[@johnmott8278]

I just got the 7 mm Magnum but I have my eye on the 300 Magnum.

[@tristancampbell411]

Very informative! I am looking at purchasing the Model 70 Featherweight for my very first hunting rifle, the Mrs. wants some deer jerky and I want to hunt!

[@paulsimmons5726]

I have a pair of Model 70 Featherweights in 257 Roberts and 7x57 Mauser. Both have little recoil and are a pleasure at the range. Oh yeah, lethal for Whitetail also! Get yourself a Featherweight and you'll never be sorry! Stick with non-magnum calibers though; Feathetweights are a bit light to handle the heavier recoil from magnum rounds. The guns can handle it just fine, but your shoulder, not so much! LOL!

[@SCROGY]

Go with .270 win, too

[@jordandow3456]

Tristan Campbell just bought one in .308. I’m drooling over this thing. First deer rifle purchase for me too. Usually bow hunt.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Did you buy one? I have one in 280 Remington and it’s a shooter.

[@JC-sj2pd]

@@nmelkhunter1 I just bought one in 280 too!

[@kennethbailey2616]

I think the post 2007s were better than those prior to 2008. JMHO

[@litoneup]

Nice presentation on a great rifle.

[@tonysmith5465]

Very very outstanding video. Great job. Thanks a lot friend. Keep up the good work. SC Navy vet.

[@browngreen933]

Maple stock is distinctive af.

[@stephenstout7927]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful gun!

[@blakejohnson7148]

Awesome rifle! Thanks for making this video.

[@KolyaNickD]

I much prefer that bolt mounted safety over tang safety. The later usually involves a potential ingress point for rain water.

[@craigleibbrand7761]

Beautiful stock I love Maple.

[@julienlahiere6530]

Beautiful!

[@candelariosanchez273]

Beautiful rifle I will be looking for this rifle preferably in 25-06

[@enjoypool4052]

I have the 25-06 rifle it works really well. I'm considering another in .300 win mag

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

That's an amazing caliber, especially for long range at Mule deer and Pronghorn.

[@danybarceloux7950]

I want one of these

[@blackpowder4016]

Remington and Savage want to know how they buried Winchester with push-feed rifles. Eight million Remington 700s to 600,000 pre-64 Winchesters proves it wasn't controlled-round feed or Mauser extractors that mattered to the public. It wasn't forged receivers and one-piece bolts. The Remington and Savage were cheaper to make and buy. That's what mattered.

[@nealfry2230]

Ya, I like both of my Winchester Model 70 Supper Grade with my Leopold scopes. Just ask Brother Browning, I'm Neal Patrick Fry from Detroit, Michigan.

[@XwaD666]

Does Leupold still make gloss scopes? That matte scope on a super grade Winchester looks off.

[@poorfatman5317]

Why is it nobody saying how good they shoot I thought the original reason people shot the super grade was like Carlos hathcock it was one of his favorite sniper rifles

[@mauser8515]

A good action. Something not very well known is that post 64 Winchester Model 70's were consistently more accurate then the older models with control round feed. The benefit of using less machining processes is that less error is induced. Something Savage pioneered, and Remington copied as well. Not to say folks should throw down their control round feed rifles, but if you have a later model it is no less of a rifle. These being production guns there are much higher quality Model 70's out there that were reworked by individuals of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.

[@ipodhty]

New model 70 are controlled feed fyi

[@scottscheuerman6170]

I disagree I have rifles with both kinds of actions and one is as accurate as the other

[@michaelthompson7570]

have that era of a classic,,but stainless synthetic. Thinks it is a varmint rifle! nice vid,,subscribing for more

[@Trom10358]

My bolt gun can't detach the bolt, I think the trigger is stuck in the feed port, I don't know how to move the trigger to get it in the right place

[@georgemullin7772]

I want one it's expensive but nice gun.

[@lettingthebearout7528]

Gorgeous

[@vincef5832]

I love that rifle. Wasn't sure if Winchester cut corners with it. However,more and more reviews are talking positively about it. I've been apprehensive, but I think I am going to pull the trigger and get one. If I am lucky enough to not get a lemon,it should be okay at worst. Anyhow scopes and reloading can add consistency when rifles are not extensively trued. For sub MOA, custom is the way to go anyway. Otherwise "minute of deer" may have to do when adding a classic model to one's collection. Besides, I don't yet own a model 70, and have most classic American rifle models made. For that reason alone, I will have to get one.One thing is for sure, the rifle is beautiful looking and feels very good when held in firing position.Now all I have to do is select which caliber I want it in. I hope Winchester doesn't disappoint me as other modern day American gun makers have. Bean counters have had too much influence in the production of firearms these days.

[@billysilva6388]

I have a ss sporter that was one of the first years they went back to the control round feed. I love the gun, but i had to play with it to make it special. I put a hs precession stock on it. I also played with the trigger to get it where I like it. The trigger might be one of its best features.

[@robertboreman7672]

You can't go wrong with 270 win. Hornady 130 grain @ 3009 fps.

[@TsugaC]

I'll take one exactly as is, except I prefer a satin finish instead of the glossy one shown here.

[@JC-sj2pd]

Just bought one in 280 Remington. I’m curious if the glass bedding won’t let you run a dollar bill under the barrel to test the free floating?

[@fjb5263]

Where I am looking for one in 280.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I have a early 1990s model 70,, Winchester. Special walnut stock. Control feed claw extractor. Made in the USA. Newhaven con, I believe., I,love mine will never get rid of it,,, it also has the boss on it very acurrat and doesn't kick much. The report is. Thrown away from me so. I like that too. Having the boss on it is a little easier on my hearing,, that's a nice maple stock looks like well made gun as well,,,,,

[@lanes58]

I recently purchased a 1977 M70 on Gun Broker. It was advertised as a Super Grade. There are no markings on the barrel or anywhere else on the rifle, that say Super Grade. Does anyone know if there were any of these that were unmarked as such?

[@charleslawrence7309]

Mine does not have, super grade etched on the barrel. I beleive it's on the drop plate!

[@billhazard4946]

Want one in 6.5, don't know what is going on with Winchester they don't seem to be shipping ang rifle's can't find one in Michigan anywhere!!

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Sharp !

[@TheBillo733]

Nice

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

Beautiful gun. Only things wrong with it is no iron sights like the older model 70's and unfortunately its not made in America no more. Seen one new at Cabala's today. Think they want $1,500.00 for it. For that kind of money think they can at least put iron sights on it !

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I agree, needs irons

[@ipodhty]

@@TheREALLibertyOrDeath you can get the Alaskan with irons

[@jamesdarnell8568]

"thing" "it's" "any more" "Cabela's"

[@alonzobishop3671]

I own one of these beauties… 👍🏻

[@Trigg6978]

I love mine

[@michaelbowman7558]

Was the Model 70 ever made in a left hand version?

[@JamesWillmus]

There's several on Gun Broker right now. Pretty sure they are modern 70's, not classics.

[@phil20_20]

Maple is hard to work! 😢😮😅

[@paulcondie2520]

Are the 1965 models no good? Been wanting something in a .300 win mag for awhile. Came across a remington model 70 made in 1965 in absolute mint condition with a leopold 3 to 9 variable x2 and bought it for a good price. Did I buy junk? Lol

[@jamesdarnell8568]

No and no.

[@fedup3582]

Are you sure it was a "Remington " model 70?

[@AndrewP-fj8rn]

You have no idea what you bought. It's a Remington 700.

[@nealfry2230]

It's better to have than need and not have. " Praise The Lord and pass the Ammo "

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Why don’t high grade rifles come with open sights? Looks better too

[@billysilva6388]

Winchester used to make one with open sites. It was only big magnum calibers. I got it in my head it was call a Safari grade.

[@superseries7007]

Bought a Tikka Arctic instead...

[@juniorescamilla4883]

💯💯

[@jayl9744]

I want this in 300 win mag wood stock 😫

[@rustydespain]

Winchester should have Paul reed smith PRS GUITARS finish their maple stocks!! Can you enshrine a mod79 in Matteo blue or one of the bursted funniness dragons breath!!

[@45oneshoystop]

The Winchester Mod 70 is a beautiful rifle. It's being manufactured in Europe by FN. Doesn't that make it a Winchester replica?

[@AndrewP-fj8rn]

No it makes it a Winchester built in Portugal. Not that hard of a concept.

[@johnappleseed9290]

Absolutely not.

[@sharons9367]

Is there a cheek option for us lefty’s

[@commonsense7787]

Belgium? You sure?

[@sahmadi1000]

Accuracy?

[@bennyjetsaroundtheworld9047]

Matching a les paul

[@dhooter]

Why the hell can't they be made right here in the U.S. How hard is that?

[@silvermediastudio]

FN took it to Portugal. Maybe they couldn't find facilities and technicians in the USA capable of doing the fabrication work to standard.

[@johnappleseed9290]

You nailed it. The folks who work on these legendary rifles are amongst one of the best gunsmiths/ weapons manufacturers in the world. FN knows their sh*t and so does browning

[@stefanostsiouris5408]

I have one m.70 300w m. Made bituen 1995 end 2000.lemon I don't think I am going to invest one another one.

[@browngreen933]

Can't improve upon the Mauser 98 action.

[@captainpegs0740]

Has anyone seen, "The Shakiest Gun in the West"?

[@72RR446]

lol

[@nickdannunzio7683]

Do you really think that having "super grade" engraved on the floor plate is an upgrade? All it needs is a detachable box magazine and a muzzle bullet drop compensator ... and it would be extraordinary...

[@fedup3582]

Your opinion.

[@mikelovin7]

If it doesn't say made in USA, I'll never buy one.

[@AndrewP-fj8rn]

Good don't. Leaves more for those of us who know. And the irony of you whining about it not being built in America on your Chinese made device is just precious! You know at one time ALL our electronics and appliances where made here, right?

[@hunternichols9463]

​@@AndrewP-fj8rnAnd there needs to be more things made in the USA

[@jakemitchell1671]

The story of the post-'64 Model 70s makes me almost hate Winchester owners, LOL. Anyone know which action serves as BY FAR the most requested/spec'd for custom target rifles? Yep....the Remington Model 700...which - oh my - is push feed. So when Remington relies on the push-feed it's a world beater...but when Winchester followed suit (so they could continue to offer their rifle to their customers in the same price range) they damn near went out of business. It's all BS. Having owned over 50 bolt action rifles in every possible configuration I can state unequivocally that the push-feed/CRF debate is a bunch of horse crap.

[@TheGreekPhysique]

If we wanted a Remington we would buy one. I like the Mauser pre 64’ myself

[@Shmingming]

Boomers take that rifle out and then shit their pants when they scratch it lol

[@jiveturkey9993]

You are no different. I'm sure if you owned a Rolex watch you would only wear it on rare occasions and the rest of the time you would wear the cheap watch. So it's not really that they are boomers that they don't want to scratch it. It's because it's an heirloom that they don't want to scratch it.

[@Shmingming]

I must’ve offended a boomer.

[@q-man762]

@@Shmingming sounds like a low wage millennial weenie that can only afford low grade bead blasted, plastic stock budget rifle. Someday if you learn a trade you can afford a nicer one.

[@d.rose_779]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@AndrewP-fj8rn]

@@Shmingming if your goal was to be a douche bag to people you succeeded.