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Winchester Repeating Arms will expand the Model 70 bolt action rifle line-up that was re-introduced in 2008 and manufactured in the USA. New models for 2009 will include the Coyote Light that will give varmint hunters a rifle that has been carefully trimmed of any unnecessary bulk but is no lightweight when it comes to performance. The matte-blued receiver and medium-heavy fluted stainless barrel mount into a skeletonized aluminum bedding block that is set in a lightweight carbon fiber/fiberglass composite Bell and Carlson stock. Flow-through vents on the fore-end reduce weight and help cool the barrel. A Pachmayr Decelerator pad helps soak up recoil. Like all Model 70's the new Coyote Light features Controlled Round Feeding and the M.O.A. Trigger System. Available in 22-250 Rem., 243 Win., and 308 Win. with 22" barrels, average weight is 7 1/2 lbs. 270 WSM, 300 WSM and 325 WSM calibers have 24" barrels.

Winchester Model 70 Coyote Light

The new Model 70 Ultimate Shadow features a composite stock with integrated, rubberized, oval-dot gripping surfaces on the pistol grip and fore-end for a sure grip. The Ultimate Shadow is also lightweight and is easy to carry in the field. It will feature a blued free-floating barrel, M.O.A. Trigger System that is standard on all new Model 70's and Controlled Round Feed action. The Ultimate Shadow is offered in 22", 24" or 26 " barrels in popular standard calibers and three WSM calibers. Average weight 6 1/2 to 7 lbs. depending on barrel length.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's Grand African Safari and his contributions to the Smithsonian Institution, Winchester Repeating Arms will offer the Model 1895 Safari Centennial Lever Action Rifles in 2009. The Model 1895 Safari Centennial Rifles with be offered in Custom Grade and High Grade versions in .405 Winchester caliber.

The Custom Grade Model has Grade III/IV walnut with deep engraving of many African big game animals on a blued receiver plus extensive gold-toned embellishments. It will be offered in a limited number of 1,000 two-gun sets with the High Grade version. Each set will bear special matching serial numbers and is supplied with a complete collector's package that includes a copy of President Roosevelt's famous book African Game Trails. A deluxe double gun case will also be included.

Custom Grade Model 1895 Safari Centennial Rifle

The Model 1895 High Grade Centennial model will feature fancy Grade II/II walnut stock that is finely checkered, complementing the exquisite gold enhanced, engraved African big game animal embellishments on a silver nitride receiver. Barrel length is 24" and average weight is 8 lbs for both models.

The Winchester Super X Semi-Auto Rifle has been updated for 2009 to include a new hinged floorplate with detachable box magazine feature. Available in popular standard and magnum calibers the updated Super X Rifle has refined ergonomic styling with select grade walnut stock and forearm. Its fast, reliable gas-operation and 45 percent less felt recoil provides accuracy that rivals many factory bolt-action rifles. Average weight is 7 1/2 lbs.

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