The Winchester Repeating Arms Model 70 Super Grade Maple (535218212) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Winchester, combining the legendary Pre-64 controlled-round-feed action with a gloss AAA maple stock and full polished blued metalwork, making it one of the finest production bolt-action hunting rifles available for deer hunters, varmint shooters, and collectors who demand both performance and craftsmanship.
Key Features
- Part number: 535218212
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Capacity: 5+1 rounds, internal magazine with engraved hinged floorplate
- Barrel: 22 inch hammer-forged steel, free-floating, polished blued, recessed target crown
- Twist rate: 1:10 inches
- Barrel contour: Sporter
- Stock: AAA maple, gloss finish, Shadowline cheekpiece, ebony fore-end tip, cut checkering 20 LPI
- Recoil pad: Pachmayr Decelerator
- Pistol grip cap: Gloss blued steel
- Receiver: Steel, polished blued, drilled and tapped for scope mounting
- Bolt body: Jeweled finish
- Bolt handle: Knurled
- Length of pull: 13.75 inches
- Drop at comb: 0.5 inches
- Drop at heel: 0.5 inches
- Overall length: 42.75 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
- Action: Short-action bolt, Pre-64 Mauser-style controlled-round feed
- Safety: Three-position tang safety
- Trigger: M.O.A. adjustable trigger system, stainless steel, brushed polish finish
- Sling swivel studs: Steel, integral
Special Features
- The Pre-64 Mauser-style claw extractor grips the case head from the moment a round is chambered, delivering controlled-round feeding that moves each cartridge from magazine to chamber under positive mechanical control at every step of the cycle.
- Winchester's M.O.A. trigger system is user-adjustable for pull weight and delivers a crisp, consistent break with zero take-up and zero creep, giving the shooter a repeatable trigger press that directly supports accuracy at distance.
- The three-position safety locks the trigger in the rear position, allows action cycling with the trigger locked in the center position, and fires in the forward position, giving the hunter full control over the rifle's status in the field without removing hands from the rifle.
- The free-floating barrel contacts the stock only at the receiver, isolating the barrel from pressure changes caused by sling tension, hand pressure, or stock swelling, which protects the rifle's point of impact consistency across varying field conditions.
- The recessed target crown protects the muzzle crown from contact damage during field carry, preserving the precise crown geometry that keeps departing projectiles stabilized and on course.
- The jeweled bolt body and knurled bolt handle are precision cosmetic details that elevate the 535218212 above standard production rifles and signal the level of attention given to every component.
- Cut checkering at 20 lines per inch on both the grip and fore-end bites firmly into your hand during carry and shooting, providing a positive grip surface that does not wear smooth over time the way pressed checkering can.
- The engraved hinged floorplate allows unloading the magazine without cycling rounds through the action, a practical field feature on a hunting rifle.
Practical Benefits
- The .243 Winchester cartridge is a dual-purpose round that handles varmints and predators effectively at extended range while delivering enough energy for deer-sized game, making the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple (535218212) a single rifle that covers multiple seasons.
- The 22-inch sporter barrel keeps the overall package at 42.75 inches and just 7 lbs 12 oz, a weight that carries comfortably through the field without sacrificing the barrel length needed to develop full velocity from the .243 Win cartridge.
- The 13.75-inch length of pull and classic straight stock geometry fit a wide range of adult shooters without adjustment, and the Pachmayr Decelerator pad absorbs energy at the shoulder during extended range sessions.
- The drilled and tapped receiver gives you a direct path to mounting any standard scope ring system without additional machining, keeping your optic setup straightforward.
- Whether you are hunting open-country pronghorn, working deer out of a blind, or shooting long-range varmint targets across a field, the controlled-round feed action and M.O.A. trigger give you the mechanical reliability and precision to perform in all of those roles.
- If you want a bolt-action .243 that you will still be shooting decades from now, your investment in the Model 70 Super Grade Maple returns dividends in both performance and lasting value every time you take it out.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Model 70 Super Grade Maple (535218212) in .243 Winchester is a dependable option for the discerning hunter or collector who demands Pre-64 reliability, match-quality fit, and exhibition-grade wood in a single production rifle.
| MANUFACTURER | WINCHESTER |
| MODEL | 70 |
| CALIBER | 243 WIN |
| TYPE | RIFLE |