Winchester Repeating Arms 70 - Manual (Page 2)

S tate W arning
According to state law, California requires that firearm
manufacturers, distributors and retailers include
conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in
that state.
Warning: Y ou a re r eSponSible F or
F irearmS S aFetY
Failure to Follow any oF the Following
warnings could result in serious injury
or death.
As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding
responsibilities. How seriously you take these
responsibilities can be the difference between life
and death.
There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of
any firearm. At all times handle this firearm and all
other firearms with intense respect for their power and
potential danger.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings,
notices, proper handling procedures and instructions
outlined in this owner’s manual before using your
new firearm.
1 always KeeP the MuZZle oF your FirearM
Pointed in a saFe direction even though you
are certain it is unloaded.
Never point any firearm at anything you do not
intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of
all persons and property within the range of
your ammunition.
2 never rely totally on your FirearM’s
Mechanical “saFety” device. liKe any
Mechanical device, a “saFety” can soMetiMes
Fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently
ManiPulated into an unsaFe condition.
The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block
mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block
mechanism or firing pin block mechanism.
Mechanical “safeties” are designed to place your
Important instructions for the
Winchester
®
Model 70
™
Bolt-Action Rifle
Winchester Repeating Arms
Customer Service Department (United States)
275 Winchester Avenue
Morgan, Utah 84050-9333
Phone: (800) 945-5237
If you have any questions or comments regarding your new
firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the space
below to record information about your new firearm.
Model ________________________________________
Serial Number _________________________________
Purchased From ________________________________
Date of Purchase _______________________________
Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation.
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contents Page
State Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
WARNING: You are Responsible for Firearms Safety . . .1
General Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Initial Cleaning and Oiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operation of the “Safety” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installing and Removing the Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Magazine Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Detachable Box Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Trigger Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Sight Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Mounting a Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Parts, Service, Repair and Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Website Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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