How are the Model 70 rifle barrels formed?

How are the Model 70 rifle barrels formed?


Winchester rifles and shotguns have been made at various locations around the world using various processes.

In the past — for the first 75-80 years of Model 70 production — most Model 70 barrels were cold hammer-forged from a solid billet of steel. The exception was stainless steel barrels, which were rifled most likely with the button process.  

The barrels of current Model 70s are likely button swaged. A process that offers a similar outcome in terms of accuracy and strength to hammer forging. 

You can generally achieve MOA accuracy of three-shot groups from a current Model 70 using a properly managed barrel, quality match ammo and superior optics under ideal weather and range conditions.