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Winchester model 70 magazine question
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Doc Lane
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January 5, 2025 - 9:36 pm
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first time venturing in bolt actions picked up a Winchester model 70 made in 1960 in 338cal. the magazine box was missing are thy all the same? same with the follower. what other calibers use the same magazine and follower?

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Hi Roger,

No, they are not all the same, there are at least 5 different sizes.  You need the “Short Magnum” style.

The good news is that one of our members specializes in pre-64 Model 70 parts and likely has exactly what you need.

https://pre64win.com/collections/magazine-parts

Best Regards,

WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire

http://rimfirepublications.com/  

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