Winchester Model 70 Heavy Varmint .308 Win Bolt-Action, 26-Inch Heavy Non-Fluted Barrel, New Haven USRAC, Matte Silver, Synthetic Stock
This Winchester Model 70 Heavy Varmint in .308 Win pairs a 26-inch heavy, non-fluted barrel with a textured gray synthetic stock and a free-floated barrel channel. It is a New Haven USRAC-era rifle with push-feed action, a jeweled bolt, and clear factory markings, including the Winchester oval proof and gold-filled receiver legend. Two-piece scope bases and rings are installed, and a bipod and sling are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the stock and metal surfaces. Markings are crisp, including the "WINCHESTER TRADE MARK" gold-filled lettering and the Winchester oval proof.
What's Included
- Scope rings
- Two-piece scope bases installed
- Black nylon two-point sling with quick-detach swivels
- Adjustable bipod mounted to front sling stud
The Heavy Varmint configuration features a 26-inch, heavy-profile, non-fluted barrel with a recessed crown and no iron sights. The barrel channel is free-floated, and the barrel top is marked "HEAVY VARMINT." The rifle wears a matte silver finish that complements the functional, purpose-built design.
Its short-action, push-feed bolt uses a plunger ejector and small hook extractor, and the bolt body is engine-turned. Feeding is from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, providing a 5-round capacity. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle comes with two-piece bases and rings already installed.
The textured gray synthetic stock incorporates a wide beavertail forend for stability and heat clearance, plus dual sling studs up front and a rear sling stud. A Winchester-branded buttpad completes the stock setup. An adjustable bipod is mounted to the front stud, and a black nylon sling with quick-detach swivels is included.
Production aligns with the New Haven USRAC era (pre-2006), and the rifle carries correct factory markings, including the Winchester oval proof and the receiver wall legend with gold-filled lettering. Chambered in .308 Winchester and built on the short action, this Heavy Varmint variant reflects the non-fluted configuration introduced in 1993 and manufactured in the 1990s–2000s timeframe in the United States.