The Winchester Model 70 Super Grade AAA Claro in .308 Win is the short-action, 22-inch member of the line, a handy, mild-recoiling rifle with exceptional wood and metal work (part no. 535248220). Winchester built it as a 2026 SHOT Show special on the Pre-’64 style controlled round feed action, with a claw extractor, blade-type ejector and a 5-round hinged floorplate magazine. The stock is AAA Claro walnut with a Shadowline cheekpiece, a classic fore-end tip and 20 LPI cut checkering in a fleur-de-lis pattern, set against a high-gloss blued barrel and receiver and a jeweled bolt body. One-piece steel bottom metal and a cross bolt stiffen the stock for consistent accuracy. For whitetail stands and mixed-game hunting, the .308 Win version is the most versatile of the Super Grade AAA Claro rifles.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, a proven, widely available big-game cartridge.
• Magazine capacity is 5 rounds, two more than the magnum versions, in a hinged floorplate magazine.
• Barrel length is 22 inches in a sporter contour, keeping the rifle quick to handle.
• Rifling twist is 1:12, a good match for the .308’s 150- to 180-grain hunting bullets.
• The action is a short-action Pre-’64 style controlled round feed with a claw extractor.
• Weight is 7 pounds 12 ounces, light enough to carry all day.
• Overall length is 42-1/4 inches with a 13-3/4-inch length of pull.
• The stock is AAA Claro walnut with a Shadowline cheekpiece and a classic fore-end tip.
• The barrel is free-floated with a recessed target crown, protecting accuracy at the muzzle.
• A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad softens recoil and grips the shoulder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the .308 and the magnum versions? The .308 Win model is built on a short action with a 22-inch barrel and holds 5 rounds, while the magnum versions use a long action, a 26-inch barrel and hold 3 rounds.

What trigger and safety does it use? It uses Winchester’s M.O.A. Trigger System and the Model 70’s three-position safety.

Is it drilled and tapped for a scope? Yes. Winchester lists the rifle as drilled and tapped for scope mounting.

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