The Winchester Model 70 Super Grade is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win, finished in high-polished blued steel with a gloss AAA maple stock. It's a traditional configuration aimed at hunters and precision shooters who want proven mechanics over modern synthetics. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Winchester 
• Model: Model 70 Super Grade 
• Caliber: .243 Win 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 42.75 inches 
• Weight: 7.12 lbs (124 oz) 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Safety System: Three-position safety 
• Trigger System: M.O.A. Trigger System 
• Stock Material: Gloss AAA Maple 
• Receiver Material & Finish: High Polished Blued Steel 
• Sights Configuration: Drilled & Tapped 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:10" 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The M.O.A. Trigger System gives a clean, adjustable break — useful when shot placement matters more than speed. The three-position safety lets you carry chambered with the bolt locked, an arrangement most hunters prefer in the field. The free-floating, hammer-forged barrel is drilled and tapped for optics; there are no iron sights included, so a scope is expected. The AAA maple stock is more than cosmetic — the wood grain and figure are part of what puts this in Super Grade territory. 
 

Usage 

 
.243 Win works for varmints at distance and deer-sized game with appropriate loads, so the rifle isn't locked into a single role. The 22-inch barrel gives adequate velocity for both. At 7.12 lbs it's on the heavier end for a rifle this size, which some hunters notice on long pack-in hunts but others appreciate for steadier off-hand shots.

The Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in .243 Win attracts a lot of positive attention, with most of the enthusiasm directed at the aesthetics and the feel of the action. The AAA maple stock and polished blued finish get consistent praise — this is a rifle that looks like it's worth the price tag, and owners notice that.

On the range, users report smooth bolt cycling and good out-of-the-box accuracy. The M.O.A. trigger draws favorable comparisons to aftermarket units. The .243 Win chambering is a common point of discussion: it handles light varmint loads and heavier deer loads reasonably well, which keeps the rifle useful across seasons.

The main criticism is weight. At 7.12 lbs unscoped, it's manageable on a bench but tiring on an all-day walk. Some buyers also note that comparable accuracy is available from newer polymer-stocked rifles at lower price points, which starts a recurring debate about whether the Super Grade's premium is worth it. For collectors and hunters who want traditional wood-and-steel construction, that argument usually lands in the Model 70's favor.