Win Mod 70 in 300 ultra mag

Imamusd

I won a gun, and would really appreciate any info that anyone might have as I can't find anything on it on my own. It's a Winchester Model 70 Classic Sporter chambered in .300 ultra mag. I would just like to know a little history about it. If there were any problems with it or what to watch for on it. Thanks in Advance.

Gary "Imamusd"

nononsense

Imamusd,

Welcome to the GB Forums!

The cartridge is superb for the heavier .30 caliber bullets and long range hunting or hunting the largest of big game species in North America. There is a good ongoing discussion on the Reloading and Competition Forum.

All of the powder manufacturers have load data for this cartridge. Here is some basic data from the Remington website:

http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/ballistics/results/default.aspx?type=centerfire&cal=38



1992 to 2006 Model 70
Starting in 1992, Winchester reintroduced many features of the pre-'64 rifles, while also continuing to manufacture some less expensive varients. The Post-'92 Model 70 is an extensive rifle line that boasts nearly all of the features of the original line, but with some updated equipment, such as using the Controlled Round Push Feed action and synthetic stocks. The popular Shadow variants feature black resin stocks, which reduces the price of the firearm significantly, and hold up better than wood stocks over time. Some of the modern rifles also use high performance McMillan or Bell and Carlson fiberglass stocks, though these rifles tend to be expensive. Particular models feature a one-piece aluminum pillar block bedding for greater accuracy [1], and some models have fluting of the barrel to reduce weight and vent the barrel for additional cooling [2]. Carbon fiber barrels are also found on select models to reduce weight and dissipate heat faster [3]. Walnut stocks are still found across the line in satin finishes, and laminated walnut stocks are added to the mix for structural stability in exteme dry or wet conditions[4]. The Model 70 is offered in all of the previous chamberings as the original, and is now supplemented with newer rounds, including the Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) and Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) cartridges, which are magnum loaded rounds, but are shorter in length and wider in diameter, so spent cartridges take less time to eject and use less powder. However, these short magnum cartriges reduce magazine capacity and feeding reliability, due to their extra width and rebated rim.


Model 70 Classic
In 1992 Winchester introduced a Model 70 rifle called the Classic Model 70 in response to shooter's requests. This rifle is essentially a reintroduction of the pre '64 Model 70's that are so highly revered by many shooters. The Model 70 Classic is not exactly the same as the pre-'64 Model 70 as the new version has a guide rib cut in the bottom of the right locking lug for easier operation.

Later, Winchester expanded the Classic line, putting the Classic action on all their modern stocks, giving a wide range of choice in rifle types. This basically lets the buyer choose an action, then choose a stock to one's liking. It is entirely up to the end user of which action is better; both of the actions have their strengths and weaknesses.


1992 Classic Model (Controlled Round Push Feed)
In 1992 Winchester began producing a controlled round feed Model 70 that was marketed as the "Classic" model. This version returned the CRF feature, while retaining the locking lug groove bolt guide of the push feed model. The use of CNC manufacturing techniques allowed Winchester to return the CRF feature at a competitive price. A recent innovation allowed the short extractor used on the original post '64 models to ride over the extraction groove on a cartridge, giving controlled feeding without the expense of the long Mauser type extractor. This was called 'Controlled round push feed.'

Idahobound

Does anyone know how many of these where made??

tsr1965

big800, not for sure of how many were made, but it is not that many. After the first year, the ultra mags kind of died out in favor of the WSM. A lot of distributors had fire sales on the Winchester's, Browning's, and Sako's(I bought a SAKO 75 SS in 7MM Ultra for $599.00-brand new). Remington, and Perhaps maybe Savage might be the only Big Americans chambering for them, besides a custom build.

Ray B

You mean another of my favorites may become an orphan soon?

Geri

I have seen one in the super grade. Don't know haw many were made.