Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1936
| Weight (empty) | 3629 g (128.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1118 mm (44.02") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 823 m/s (2700 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3820 J (2817 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
The Winchester Model 70, often called 'The Rifleman's Rifle', was adopted by the United States Marine Corps as its primary sniper rifle during the Vietnam War. The pre-1964 Model 70 featured the renowned Mauser-type controlled-round-feed action with a non-rotating claw extractor, considered one of the strongest and most reliable bolt-action designs ever produced. The USMC sniper variant typically used the standard .30-06 Springfield chambering with a 24-inch barrel, fitted with a Unertl 8-power ...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Edwin Pugsley