Remington ~ Model 70 Lightweight ~ .280 Remington

For Sale: 1987 Winchester Model 70 Lightweight .280 Remington (Win-Tuff Laminate) A Rare, Small-Batch Mountain Rig Pairing Elite Ballistics with Vintage Character. For the firearms purist, traditional woodsman, or Winchester collector, this 1987 production Model 70 Lightweight delivers a beautifully balanced, lightweight setup that oozes retro class while offering 100 percent functionality in the field. The Ballistic Legacy: The .280 Remington This rifle is chambered in the highly respected, connoisseur's choice .280 Remington. First introduced by Remington in 1957, the .280 was engineered by legendary ballisticians to be the ultimate compromise in efficiency. Its parent cartridge is the iconic .30-06 Springfield, which engineers necked down to accept high-ballistic-coefficient 7mm (.284") bullets. To prevent shooters from accidentally chambering it in a .270 Win, the .280's shoulder was intentionally moved forward by .050 inches. The result is a flat-shooting, hard-hitting cartridge that carries more downrange energy than a .270 and less recoil than a .30-06making it an elite choice for any North American big game. Rifle Configuration & Aesthetics This authentic Model 70 Lightweight features a nimble 22-inch barrel profile designed to cut down on field fatigue without sacrificing velocity. It sits in a stunning walnut-tone factory laminate stock from Winchester's celebrated "Win-Tuff" series. The metalwork retains its original, shiny factory bluing, perfectly complementing a gorgeous, "fish-scaled" (jeweled) bolt that glides with signature Model 70 smoothness. Adding to its classic vibe, the rifle comes equipped with solid Browning scope mounts and rings holding a magnificent vintage Redfield 2x7 "TV Screen" scope. Named for its wide, rectangular eyepiece that mimics an old-school television tube, this period-correct optic delivers a fantastic field of view and is fully operational. Condition Report The rifle is honestly listed in Good Condition. It features a bright, clean bore and a mechanical setup where the trigger breaks absolutely perfectly. Cosmetically, it shows beautifully but has been priced accordingly due to a few small, honest pressure dings in the wood laminate from time spent out in the elements. Key Features: • Year of Manufacture: 1987 (Verified by serial prefix, peak New Haven production) • Model Variant: Genuine Model 70 Lightweight • Caliber: .280 Remington (.30-06 parent case necked down to 7mm) • Stock: Factory Win-Tuff walnut-tone laminated wood • Optic Assembly: Vintage Redfield 2x7 Widefield ("TV Screen") scope on premium Browning rings • Barrel Profile: 22 inches, slim-contour richly blued steel • Action Details: Ultra-smooth push-feed with an elegant jeweled/fish-scaled bolt body