The Winchester Model 70 Super Grade SA is a bolt-action rifle built on the controlled round feed action that made the Model 70 a hunting staple for generations. Chambered in .308 Winchester with a 22-inch barrel, it runs on a three-position safety and comes drilled and tapped for scope mounts. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .308 Winchester 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 42.75 inches 
• Weight: 7 lbs (113.9 oz) 
• Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Finish: High Gloss Walnut 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
   

Features 

 
The receiver and barrel are steel with a polished blue finish. The Grade IV/V Fancy Walnut stock has a distinct grain pattern and provides a secure grip. Controlled round feed cycling is smooth and predictable, which matters in the field when a follow-up shot counts. The three-position safety lets the bolt be cycled without the rifle going hot, useful when unloading in the field. 
 
At 7 lbs it isn't a featherweight, though the weight helps manage .308 recoil. The drilled and tapped receiver takes standard scope bases without gunsmithing.

Owners of the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade SA .308 generally speak well of it, though the conversation tends to cluster around a few consistent themes.

Build quality and the walnut stock get the most attention. The wood finish and metalwork hold up to close inspection, and people with older Model 70s often note that the current Super Grade holds to the same standard. Many treat it as a long-term purchase rather than a tool they expect to upgrade.

Accuracy at distance is a repeated point. The .308 chambering and 22-inch barrel put it in a useful range for deer-sized game out to several hundred yards, and most users report tighter groups than they expected at first. Reliability under field conditions is rarely questioned.

The weight comes up more than once. At 7 lbs unscoped it's manageable, but add a glass and rings and it becomes a consideration on long carries. A handful of users prefer lighter mountain rifles for exactly this reason.

Price is a known friction point. The Super Grade sits above entry-level hunting rifles by a meaningful margin, and some buyers debate whether the fancy walnut and polished finish justify it versus a less dressy Model 70 variant. Those who pull the trigger usually don't regret it.

Nostalgia factors in. Winchester's history with this action goes back decades, and for some owners that context is part of why they chose it over other accurate bolt guns on the market.