The Winchester Model 70 Alaskan in 338 Winchester Magnum is a controlled-round-feed bolt action rifle built on the legendary Model 70 platform for serious big game hunting. Designed for hunters pursuing dangerous game, large bears, moose, and elk in demanding environments, this rifle combines classic walnut styling with proven reliability and stopping power.
Key Features
- Caliber: 338 Winchester Magnum
- Capacity: 3 plus 1
- Barrel: 25 inch sporter contour, brushed polish blued finish, free floated with recessed target crown
- Action: Controlled-round-feed bolt action, pre-1964 style claw extractor
- Stock: Satin walnut Monte Carlo design with cut checkering
- Receiver: Steel, polished blue finish, drilled and tapped
- Overall Length: 45.75 inches
- Weight: 8.5 pounds
- Safety: 3-position safety
- Sights: Folding adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight with brass bead
Special Features
- Controlled-round-feed action with claw extractor ensures reliable feeding and extraction in critical situations
- MOA Trigger System features zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel for clean breaks
- Factory set trigger pull weight around 3.75 pounds with wide trigger shoe and 2:1 mechanical advantage
- Integral front and rear bedded recoil lugs provide consistent accuracy and solid lockup
- Folding rear sight allows quick transition between iron sights and optics without removal
- Hooded brass bead front sight protects against brush damage and provides fast target acquisition
- Satin walnut stock finish resists weather while maintaining classic appearance
- Based on the original pre-1964 Model 70 design that earned the title of Riflemans Rifle
Practical Benefits
- 338 Winchester Magnum delivers substantial energy for large and dangerous North American game including brown bear, grizzly, moose, and elk at extended ranges
- Controlled-round-feed system provides confidence when hunting game that can fight back, ensuring cartridges feed properly under stress
- Iron sights serve as primary sighting system in brush or backup when hunting in wet or rough conditions where optics may fail
- 25 inch barrel balances velocity with maneuverability for hunting in thick cover or from confined positions
- Excellent choice for Alaskan hunting where reliability and power are non-negotiable requirements
- Suitable for African plains game hunting where a tough, accurate medium bore rifle is needed
- Drilled and tapped receiver accepts standard scope bases for long-range applications while retaining functional iron sights
The Winchester Model 70 Alaskan in 338 Winchester Magnum is a dependable option for hunters who demand proven controlled-round-feed reliability and hard-hitting performance on dangerous game.
| MANUFACTURER | BROWNING VIANA |
| MODEL | M70 |
| CALIBER | 338 WIN MAG |
| TYPE | RIFLE |
| IMPORTER | BACO, INC |