X marks the B spot.
-- By Bob Hausman
The Winchester Model 70, one of the most respected bolt-action rifle designs in the world, returns for 2008 with an American-built model made in the FN Manufacturing plant in Columbia, South Carolina (FN Herstal of Belgium owns both Browning and Winchester firearms) www.winchesterguns.com. And it’s a good looking rifle with the all-new MOA Trigger System, improved fit and finish, classic pre-‘64 controlled round feeding, three-position safety, hammer-forged barrel, and blade-type ejector (which helps to eliminate short-stroking malfunctions). The new Winchester Model 70 will be offered in a Super Grade, Featherweight Deluxe, Sporter Deluxe and Extreme Weather SS models.
Winchester booth personnel also told of the return of the Speed Pump shotgun. This rotary bolt design features four lugs that allow inertia to start the forearm and slide mechanism rearward as the stock recoils against the shoulder, giving a head start on the next shot. The new Speed Pump will be offered in a Walnut wood field model as well as Black Shadow field models and a Defender version (both with synthetic stocks).
Over at Winchester’s sister company, Browning www.browning.com, the big news is the introduction of the X-Bolt rifle designed with a short 60º bolt lift that provides fast cycling and allows the shooter to work the bolt more quickly without the scope getting in the way. The bolt has three locking lugs for strength and the barrel is free-floated by bedding the front and rear of the action. Another notable X-Bolt feature is the screw-adjustable (from three to five lbs.) three-lever Feather trigger system. The X-Bolt also has a unique bolt unlock button that works with the top-tang safety. Conveniently located on top of the bolt lever, the bolt unlock button allows the bolt to be unlocked and opened with the safety in the on position. The safety blocks the trigger sear and features a firing pin block. The X-Bolt rifle is fitted with an Inflex Technology recoil pad which is said to promote a directional deflection of recoil forces, pulling the stock comb away from the face to reduce felt recoil and muzzle climb.
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