Description
There are pretty rifles, and then there are rifles that stop people mid-conversation at the range. The Model 70 Super Grade Maple falls squarely into the second camp. Winchester took its most dressed-up Model 70 and stocked it in gloss-finished AAA maple with an ebony fore-end tip, shadowline cheekpiece, and sharp cut checkering. Add the jeweled bolt body, knurled bolt handle, engraved hinged floorplate, and deep polished bluing, and you get a rifle with the kind of fit and finish you'd normally expect from a custom shop.
The Rifleman's Rifle, Dressed in Maple
Underneath the figured wood is the same Pre-64 style action that earned the Model 70 its reputation. The Mauser-style claw extractor grabs the cartridge as it leaves the magazine and controls it all the way into the chamber and back out again, which is exactly the kind of reliability you want when a shot opportunity comes and goes in seconds. The three-position safety lets you cycle the action with the trigger locked, and the M.O.A. trigger breaks clean with no take-up, no creep, and no overtravel, set from the factory at a very usable weight and adjustable if you want it lighter.
Why 6.5 Creedmoor Suits This Model 70 Super Grade
The 22-inch button-rifled barrel is free-floated with a recessed target crown, and the 1-in-8 twist stabilizes the long, high-BC bullets the Creedmoor is known for. Mild recoil, excellent wind performance, and plenty of punch for deer and antelope out where most of us have no business shooting offhand. At 7 pounds 12 ounces bare, it carries comfortably on an all-day hunt, and the Pachmayr Decelerator pad keeps range sessions pleasant.
Living With the Super Grade Maple
The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting your favorite scope is straightforward, and the raised shadowline cheekpiece lines your eye up naturally behind the glass. This is a rifle you buy once, hunt with for decades, and eventually argue with your kids over who gets it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Winchester
- Model: Model 70 Super Grade Maple
- Manufacturer Part Number: 535218289
- UPC: 048702018534
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action, Pre-64 Controlled Round Feed
- Barrel Length: 22 inches, free-floating, button rifled
- Rate of Twist: 1-in-8
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall Length: 42.75 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
- Trigger: M.O.A. Trigger System, adjustable
- Safety: Three-Position
- Stock: Gloss AAA Maple, ebony fore-end tip, shadowline cheekpiece
- Metal Finish: High Polished Blued
- Sights: Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple use a detachable magazine?
No, it feeds from an internal box magazine that holds 5 rounds of 6.5 Creedmoor. It's topped off through the open action and empties quickly through the engraved hinged floorplate, which keeps the rifle's lines clean and classic. Nothing to lose in the field, which longtime Model 70 fans consider a feature.
Does this rifle come with sights, or do I need a scope?
There are no iron sights on this model. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you'll want to add bases, rings, and an optic. The shadowline cheekpiece on the maple stock is shaped to put your eye right in line with a scope, so it was clearly built with glass in mind.
Is the trigger on the Model 70 Super Grade adjustable?
Yes. It uses Winchester's M.O.A. Trigger System, a three-lever design that ships from the factory around 3.75 pounds and can be adjusted. It's known for breaking clean with essentially zero take-up, creep, or overtravel, which makes precise shot placement a lot easier.
Is the maple stock too pretty to hunt with?
It's a looker for sure, but this is a working rifle at heart. The Pre-64 controlled round feed action was designed for dependable cycling in rough conditions, the barrel is free-floated for consistent accuracy, and the Pachmayr Decelerator pad soaks up recoil. Plenty of owners hunt with theirs; a little care in the field keeps the gloss finish looking sharp for years.





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