The Winchester Model 70 in .30-06 Springfield with 24-inch barrel is the Rifleman's Rifle, the pre-64 controlled-round-feed bolt-action that established the standard for American hunting rifles. The pre-1964 Model 70 with its Mauser-derived controlled-feed action is considered the finest mass-produced bolt-action rifle ever made in the USA. Post-64 and post-2008 versions continue in production. Type: Bolt-Action Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .30-06 Sprg Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1936, USA Weight: 8 oz Overall length: 44.5" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Match