Winchester model 70 bolt

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aerod1

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Does anyone know where I can find a bolt for my Winchester model 70 classic sporter for a reasonable price ? It is chambered in 270 . Thanks .
 
How old is it? It a push feed or controlled? And you realize it'll require fitting by a smithy?
What do you call "reasonable'? Midwest Gun Works is asking $500 for a complete bolt.
 
Midwest Gun Works is asking $500 for a complete bolt.

For that price, you could probably peruse the LGS's used racks and find a whole beater M70, and have all the other parts spare to boot.
 
When we need parts for guns at the shop, our list (In no particular order) goes: Numrich, Midwayusa, Brownell's, Gunbroker auctions, eBay auctions, then specialty shops like VTI Gun Parts, Bob's Gun Shop (gun-parts.com), Midwest Gun Works, and the like. It will very likely require fitting.
 
I was able to put my FN PBR bolt in my classic claw M70. I think I was able to cam the bolt down. You will have to buy a complete bolt as the threads were different on the firing pin assembly.

Call FN and see if they will fit a bolt to your rifle.
 
Aerod1;

If the gun has the serial number beginning with the letter G, and I suspect it does, then it's a USRAC gun. That was the employee owned manufacturer that leased the Winchester operation in New Haven from Olin. The "Classic" means it was a traditional Mauser type action, not a push feed. The fact that it's a .270 means the case head diameter is .473" and any bolt that serviced a .473" case head should do. Examples would be the .30-06 or .25-06.

I've done business with Midwest Gun Works. I won't make that mistake again, and I feel that you should be able to locate a bolt for considerably less money somewhere else. Of course, have a gunsmith fit it to your rifle.

900F
 
The G prefix was used 1968-2006. Winchester was owned by Winchester, USRAC and FN during that time. After Winchester moved production to SC they developed a different SN system.
 
What happened to the bolt
It will be the same answer as always, he took it out thinking it would be safer should a young kid or someone else gain access.

Myself, I would never remove the bolt for storage for any reason.
 
Or bought it as a parts gun hoping to get lucky and find a bolt.
I confess, I have many basket cases still waiting.
Good luck on bolt quest!
 
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