Winchester 70 Take Down Rifle Supplement Manual

							Winchester Model 70 Take-Down Rifle Supplement
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							SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
Winchester Model 70 Classic
Custom Take-Down Rifle
U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc.
275 Winchester Ave.
New Haven, CT, U. S. A. 06511-1970
Custom Shop Phone: 1-203-789-5503
Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation. 
Use the space below to record information about your Model 70 rifle.
Model ________________________ Caliber _________________
Serial Number  _________________________________________
Purchased From __________________ Date __________________
This precision shooting instrument has been made by the
Winchester Custom Shop through a special partnership between
U.S. Repeating Arms Company and H-S Precision. H-S Precision
is famous for fine tuning and customizing to create rifles with
superb accuracy. Your new Model 70 Take-down is no exception.
It is one of the most unique, high-performance rifles ever. 
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR THETAKE-DOWNMODEL70
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS / WARN-
INGS PROVIDED IN THE MODEL 70 OWNERÕS MAN-
UAL BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING 
THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE
GUN HANDLING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO OBEY ANY SAFETY
WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOURSELF
OR OTHERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN. 
IF YOUR MODEL 70 OWNERÕS MANUAL IS MISSING
YOU MUST OBTAIN ONE FROM YOUR DEALER OR
US BEFORE USING YOUR NEW RIFLE.
As a gun 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 your rifle and any
other firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE 
CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES 
AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM.
THE BARREL HALF OF YOUR RIFLE IS DESIGNED
AND MADE FOR ONLY THE RECEIVER IT WAS
SHIPPED WITH. BARRELS AND RECEIVERS ARE
2PRINTED IN U.S.A.     KP9805.5/98007 
						

							NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
USE THE BARREL FROM ONE MODEL 70 TAKE-
DOWN ON ANOTHER RIFLE.
GENERALDESCRIPTION
Your new Model 70 has unique features found only on the take-
down model.ALL OTHER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS ARE THE SAME AS FOUND IN THE
MODEL 70 OWNERÕS MANUAL. IF YOUR MANUAL IS
MISSING PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY FOR 
A FREE COPY Ñ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE
YOUR NEW RIFLE. 
The Model 70 Take-Down system has the following:
¥ Accurized Winchester Model 70 long action
¥ Model 70 trigger assembly¥ H-S Precision Pro-Series Match Grade barrel
¥ H-S Precision Pro-Series kevlar/graphite sporter stock
REFER TO YOUR MODEL 70 OWNERÕS MANUAL FOR
DETAILS ON THE THREE-POSITION SAFETY AND
OTHER FEATURES FOUND ON YOUR NEW MODEL 70. 
TERMINOLOGY ANDDESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions in this manual generally refer to the gun in the hori-
zontal position Ñ in the normal firing position. For example, the
muzzle is forward or front; the butt stock is rearward or rear; the
trigger is downward or underneath; the sight is upward or on top.
For general terminology, refer to Figures 1A - C. Throughout this
manual the ÒactionÓ refers to the mechanism of this rifle which
loads and secures the cartridge in the chamber. The takedown system
utilizes a threaded barrel extension with interrupted threads, which
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Recoil Pad
(Butt Plate)Cocking IndicatorSafety
ActionLoading/Ejection Port
Hinged Magazine
Floorplate Bolt Handle
Trigger
Guard Trigger
StockFore-endMuzzle
Take-down leverMagazine
Release
FIGURE 1ABolt
Your rifle also utilizes a Pre-Õ64 type
action featuring a claw extractor and
controlled round feed. It has a highly
functional three-position safety.  Shown fully assembled 
						

							allows the barrel to be attached to the receiver with merely a 60û
turn. The barrel is locked in place in the receiver with a special,
retracting locking pin that is operated using a lever in the forearm.
SERIALNUMBER
The serial number is located on both the receiver half of the rifle
and the barrel half. The receiverÕs number located on the right side
of the receiver, just forward of the loading/ejection port. The barrel
has a serial number (matching the serial number on the receiver)
located on the right side of the barrel near the breech. Record theserial number at the front of this book for future reference. The
barrel must only be used with the same receiver it was sold with.
Barrels are not interchangeable.
TAKE-DOWNPROCEDURE
When your rifle is fully assembled use this procedure to take it
down into its two parts.
COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE BY REMOVING
ALL CARTRIDGES FROM THE MAGAZINE, 
CHAMBER AND FEED AREAS AS EXPLAINED IN
YOUR MODEL 70 MANUAL. MAKE SURE YOUR
RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE INTERMEDIATE ÒON
SAFEÓ POSITION. 
4
Interrupted 
barrel threads
Locking pin The pin protrudes only
when the locking lever
is closed. When the pin
is protruding the barrel
is locked in place.
Barrel
FIGURE 1C
Interrupted
threads (inside
the receiver)
Locking recess in
the locking plate  The locking pin must fit perfectly 
in the locking recess.
Plate (on the
receiver half
of the rifle)
FIGURE 1B
Locking lever
Pull the locking lever
fully downward Locking lever
FIGURE 2 
						

							1. Remove the bolt assembly completely from your rifle as
explained in your Model 70 ownerÕs manual. The barrel will not
separate from the receiver unless the bolt is opened/removed.
2. Pull the locking lever downward fully (see Figure 2). This
retracts the locking pin from a matching recess in the action.
3. Grasp the barrel half firmly with one hand and the receiver 
firmly with the other. 
4. Turn the barrel assembly counterclockwise 60 degrees. This
unlocks the barrel threads from the matching threads in the 
receiver.
WARNING: IF THE BARREL SECTION WILL NOT
TURN WITH RESPECT TO THE RECEIVER DO NOT
APPLY EXTRA FORCE UNTIL YOU CHECK AGAIN
TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FIRST REMOVED THE
BOLT FROM THE RECEIVER. APPLYING UNDUE
FORCE WITH THE BOLT STILL LOCKED IN THE
ACTION COULD DAMAGE THE ACTION.
5. Pull the barrel section forward and out of the action.
6. The barrel is now removed from the receiver and you are 
holding the two halves of your rifle. Your rifle is now fully taken
down (refer to Figure 3).
7. To case or store your rifle in the two halves first return the 
locking lever to its upward position, flush with the bottom of the
forearm. Then reinsert the bolt into the receiver and close it. 
NOTE: It is possible to separate the barrel half from the receiver
half without removing the bolt completely. However, the boltmust be in the opened position and pulled fully rearward.
Taking down your rifle in this way must only be done after you
have become completely familiar with your rifle. This is to
avoid inadvertently attempting to take down the rifle with the
bolt still in place and locked closed and causing damage to the
bolt or other components.
RE-ASSEMBLYPROCEDURE
If your rifle is taken-down into its two component parts follow these
instructions for re-assembly and for preparing your rifle for use.
MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY
UNLOADED. ASSURE THAT ALL CARTRIDGES ARE
REMOVED FROM THE MAGAZINE, CHAMBER AND
FEED AREAS AS EXPLAINED IN YOUR MODEL 70
MANUAL. MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLEÕS MUZZLE IS
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
5
Fully taken down, ready for casing or storage
FIGURE 3
Receiver half Barrel half 
						

							PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE INTERMEDIATE ÒON
SAFEÓ POSITION. 
1. Remove the bolt assembly completely from the receiver as
explained in your Model 70 ownerÕs manual.
2. Pull the locking lever on the forearm fully downward (refer back
to Figure 2). This retracts the locking pin out of the matching
recess on the receiver plate.
3. Hold the receiver half of the rifle in one hand and the barrel half
in the other. 
4. Position the receiver half in normal shooting position (top of
the receiver upward) and position the barrel half rotated slightly
until the bottom of the forearm is on the left side, angled at
approximately 60 degrees.
5. Insert the threaded barrel extension fully into the receiver. The
interrupted threads on both the barrel extension and in the receiv-
er allow you to insert the barrel into the receiver. 
Insert the barrel extension until the plates on the receiver half and
the barrel half should are very close together . . . lightly touching,
nearly flush. At this point the barrel is fully inserted. 
6. With the barrel extension inserted, turn the barrel clockwise 60û
to tighten the connection (see Figure 4). A reasonable amount 
of force should be required to turn the barrel assembly into its
proper position. 
WARNING: IF THE BARREL SECTION WILL NOT
TURN WITH RESPECT TO THE RECEIVER DO NOT
APPLY EXTRA FORCE UNTIL YOU CHECK AGAIN
TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FIRST REMOVED THEBOLT FROM THE RECEIVER. APPLYING UNDUE
FORCE WITH THE BOLT STILL LOCKED IN THE
ACTION COULD DAMAGE THE ACTION.
If it still will not turn, check to make sure there is no foreign matter
(dirt, grit, etc.) between the plates on the receiver and barrel
halves. Wipe clean and lightly oil. Try again. 
7. With the two halves properly in place, close the locking lever 
by pushing it fully upward into the recess in the bottom of the 
forearm. The locking pin should fit into the locking recess in the
receiver plate. If it will not, check to make sure there is no foreign
matter (dirt, grit, etc.) in the locking recess. Wipe clean and lightly
oil. Try again. If the locking pin still will not engage check the
alignment of the barrel and receiver. If the barrel section has rotated
too far or too little with respect to the receiver, adjustment may 
be necessary (as explained in the following section).
6
Turn clockwise to attach
the barrel to the receiver
FIGURE 4
Hold the barrel half at 60 degrees to the receiver. 
						

							ADJUSTING THELOCKINGNUT
IMPORTANT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE BARREL
ASSEMBLY ROTATES TOO FAR OR NOT FAR
ENOUGH USING A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF
FORCE, CAUSING THE LOCKING LEVER NOT TO
CLOSE, THE LOCKING NUT MAY REQUIRE 
ADJUSTMENT. 
This procedure should only be done if your rifle has gone out of
adjustment. A special spanner wrench has been supplied with your
rifle. You can determine if your rifleÕs barrel attachment system is
Òout of adjustmentÓ by checking for and performing the following:
Barrel assembly rotates too far Ñ
If after inserting the barrel and then turning it to tighten, the barrel
goes past the correct position (and the locking pin will not engage
the recess on the receiver) then you must tighten the adjusting
locking nut. Turn the locking nut counterclockwise (when viewed
from the chamber end) using the spanner wrench (refer to Figure 5).
This will be an extremely small adjustment which requires trial and
error to do correctly. If you inadvertently turn it too far, and the
barrel will not rotate enough to close properly, you must loosen the
adjusting nut as explained below.
Barrel does not rotate far enough Ñ
If upon rotating the barrel threads into the matching threads in the
receiver, the barrel will not rotate far enough for the locking pin to
engage you must turn the locking nut clockwise (when viewed from
the chamber end) using the spanner wrench (refer to Figure 5).Adjust the locking nut until the locking pin lines up perfectly with
the matching recess on the receiver plate.
IMPORTANT: THE LOCKING NUT IS NOT TO BE
USED FOR SETTING HEADSPACE. YOUR RIFLE HAS
CORRECT HEADSPACE SET AT THE FACTORY. THE
FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING NUT IS MERELY TO
COMPENSATE FOR THREAD WEAR AS THE BARREL
ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED INTO
THE RECEIVER OVER TIME. 
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Adjusting the
locking nut
Turn counter clockwise
if the barrel turns to farTurn clockwise if
the barrel will not
turn far enoughFIGURE 5
(Viewed from
the chamber
end of the 
barrel. ) 
						

							Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation.
ORDERINGPARTS
To order parts, please write our parts department and furnish: your
name, address, telephone number, model name and serial number.
We will send an order form and a parts breakdown with prices. 
Parts Department, U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc., 
275 Winchester Ave., New Haven, Connecticut 06511-1970.
CAUTION: PARTS ARE MADE FOR WINCHESTER
BRAND FIREARMS MANUFACTURED BY OR FOR
U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC., AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED IN OTHER GUNS EVEN
THOUGH MODELS MAY BE SIMILAR. IMPROPERLY
FITTED PARTS MAY BE DANGEROUS.
SERVICE/ REPAIR/ QUESTIONS
For service call or write the Authorized Repair Center (ARC)
nearest you or the U.S. Repeating Arms custom shop. For a list 
of ARCs call: 1-203-789-5000. 
You may also utilize the special services of the H-S Precision
Company. For information call: 1-605-341-3006.
Custom Shop, U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc., 
275 Winchester Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. 
Phone: 1-203-789-5503.
On the web: www.winchester-guns.com   
U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc.
275 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, Connecticut 06511-1970
Administrative Offices:
275 Winchester Avenue, 
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